IDF Foils Hezbollah Attack on Strategic Israeli Sites, Hundreds of Rockets Fired in Retaliation

The IDF thwarted a Hezbollah plan to strike strategic facilities in northern and central Israel by destroying rocket launchers early Sunday morning, August 25, security officials told Israeli media.

According to one official, Hezbollah intended to launch thousands of projectiles at hundreds of military and strategic targets. Instead, the terrorist organization fired drones and approximately 320 rockets at northern Israeli communities, including Acre, Ma’alot and Safed.

A report from renowned American media confirmed that the IDF’s preemptive strike shortly before 5:00 a.m. destroyed launchers aimed at central Israel. The IDF said that many of the launchers were targeting northern Israel, resulting in Hezbollah’s barrage beginning at 5:30 a.m., though on a reduced scale.

“The IDF neutralized thousands of launchers aimed at northern Israel in a coordinated strike involving around 100 Air Force jets,” the IDF announced, noting that 40 launch sites were targeted.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant directed the preemptive strike from the IDF’s command center in Tel Aviv, with the Security Cabinet convening later in the morning.

Despite the preemptive strike, Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets at northern Israel, causing damage in several communities. In Acre, buildings, homes and a kindergarten were hit, and a woman was lightly injured by shrapnel. (YNet / VFI News)

“Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for protecting us from enemy fire and alerting our defense personnel regarding the Hezbollah attacks. We are extremely grateful for You and them and we pray in Yeshua’s name that the woman who was injured recovers completely soon. May Your protective Hand continue to keep us and guide us towards safety. You are our shield, our rock, our stronghold, and our deliverer, and we are in awe of Your power, glory and immense love for us. Thank You for being who You are and for loving us so much. Please continue to protect us and help all citizens in northern Israel rebuild their lives and communities according to Your Will in Heaven.”