The Israel Defense Forces launched a wide-scale offensive across Lebanon, striking Hezbollah targets by both air and sea after the group fired dozens of rockets toward Israeli territory. The barrage, which Israel partially intercepted, prompted a rapid and coordinated response aimed at neutralizing immediate threats and degrading Hezbollah’s operational capacity.

These actions form part of a broader regional escalation, sometimes referred to as the “Second Iran War,” involving intensified U.S.-Israel coordination against Iranian-backed forces since February 2026. With over 780 projectiles launched toward Israel in recent weeks, the latest strikes underscore the continuing volatility and high-stakes nature of the conflict.