“The Israeli army is attacking military targets belonging to Hezbollah on Lebanese territory,” the statement said.
Since the war began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, clashes on the border between Israel and Lebanon have claimed around ten lives on the Lebanese side. Most of those killed have been combatants, but also a Reuters journalist and two civilians are said to be among the victims.
On the Israeli side, at least two people have been killed. Following the clashes along the border, Israel has begun evacuating thousands of residents from 28 locations in the northern part of the country.
The international community fears an escalation of the conflict between the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israeli army. The militia is allied with Hamas and supported by Iran.