Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Troops Met with Retaliatory Strikes

Hezbollah launched an explosive-laden drone targeting Israeli soldiers operating in the buffer zone in southern Lebanon overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported. No Israeli soldiers were injured in the attack. In response, the IDF carried out retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including sites used for launching drones and anti-tank missiles. The military stated that the targeted locations were utilized by Hezbollah for attacks against Israel. The IDF continues operations in the border areas of southern Lebanon as part of measures to prevent attacks by Hezbollah. The Israeli military has previously reported numerous attempts by the group to strike Israeli positions from Lebanese territory. The incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border. Lebanese authorities have previously called for an end to Israeli military actions and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the country.