Israel Air Force strikes back in Lebanon

In response, the IDF carried out over 100 aerial attacks in Lebanon, targeting mainly Hizbullah bases. A vehicle, in which two Hizbullah terrorists were traveling, was targeted in the evening. A number of bridges and roads in Lebanon were also attacked, in order to prevent Hizbullah from transferring the abducted soldiers. The Israel Air Force is also targeting Hizbullah batteries of rockets aimed at Israel, stationed along the northern border.

On July 13, Israel widened its offensive against Hizbullah, imposing a full air, ground and naval blockade on Lebanon. The IAF fired rockets into the Hizbullah's al-Manar TV station and headquarters in Beirut, as well as the Beirut airport, forcing its closure

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