IDF Reports Hezbollah Rocket Launches from Civilians

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that 90% of the 230 rockets launched by Hezbollah on Sunday were fired from civilian areas in southern Lebanon, close to sites such as mosques, schools, and UN compounds. IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari condemned Hezbollah for using Lebanese civilians as human shields and conducted preemptive strikes to neutralize immediate threats, claiming to have hit 270 targets. Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, characterized the attack as retaliation for the assassination of military chief Fuad Shukr, despite Israel's counteractions thwarting much of the offensive. The IDF's airstrikes reportedly destroyed a significant portion of Hezbollah's planned launches, preventing any IDF bases from being damaged. The situation highlights the dangers faced by Lebanese civilians living near these military sites, as IDF operations could inadvertently impact them. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about the ramifications of such military strategies on civilian populations.