CAIRO, Oct. 20 The Lebanese army said that one of Its units discovered 25 missile launchers in the south of the country.
“On October 20, 2023, as part of an inspection of the Sahl al-Kalila area, from where rockets were fired towards the occupied Palestinian territories on October 19, one of the army units discovered 25 Grad missile launchers in the said area,” the statement said. Lebanese army.
It is noted that one of the installations had a missile ready for launch, special units dismantled it.
Shelling between the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah and Israel has continued for more than a week. The situation escalated sharply after Israel announced a military operation against the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip.
Previously, the acting head of the Lebanese government, Najib Mikati, said that the authorities are working to maintain a calm situation inside the country amid the escalation between Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early in the morning of October 7 in the south and central Air raid sirens sounded in parts of Israel.
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
The Israel Defense Forces also reported penetration of fighters into border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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In Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a “counter-terrorism” campaign. Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counterterrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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Hamas claims they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel .
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that in There are street battles in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of alert to war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant — about the massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counter-terrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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