NEW DELHI: Israel conducted air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon early Sunday, according to two Lebanese security sources.
The strikes came shortly after Hezbollah claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone. The target was a Hezbollah training camp in Janta village near the Syrian border, according to sources.
Safri town, close to Baalbek, was also hit, with no reported casualties.
Tensions have been high since Hamas’ attack on Israel, followed by Hezbollah’s engagement. Hezbollah confirmed the drone takedown, stating,
“The drone belonging to the Israeli army, which was shot down by the Islamic resistance fighters over Lebanese territory on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024, is of type Hermes 900,” Hezbollah said in a statement.
The strikes came shortly after Hezbollah claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone. The target was a Hezbollah training camp in Janta village near the Syrian border, according to sources.
Safri town, close to Baalbek, was also hit, with no reported casualties.
Tensions have been high since Hamas’ attack on Israel, followed by Hezbollah’s engagement. Hezbollah confirmed the drone takedown, stating,
“The drone belonging to the Israeli army, which was shot down by the Islamic resistance fighters over Lebanese territory on the evening of Saturday, April 6, 2024, is of type Hermes 900,” Hezbollah said in a statement.