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IDF Destroys Rocket Launcher in Southern Lebanon Civilian Building

Israeli Defense Forces reported destroying a rocket launcher hidden in a civilian building in southern Lebanon. The launcher was aimed at IDF soldiers in the area. Additional operations included targeting a Hezbollah member on a motorcycle and locating explosives.

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The launcher was aimed at IDF soldiers in the region. The soldiers destroyed the launcher, according to the military. In a separate incident, an IDF drone identified a Hezbollah member operating near soldiers in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. The member attempted to flee on a motorcycle. The drone pursued and struck the member, as shown in IDF footage.

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Soldiers from the 226th Reservist Brigade, under the 146th Division, located a booby-trapped pit containing an explosive device weighing approximately 900kg. The pit belonged to Hezbollah members. The soldiers also found a stockpile of mortar shells and rockets belonging to Hezbollah.

Hezbollah launched several explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating south of the military's Forward Defensive Line in southern Lebanon. The military reported no injuries to IDF soldiers in these instances.

The IDF attacked approximately 20 Hezbollah headquarters and military structures overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday. These sites were used by members to plan activities against the IDF and Israeli citizens in several areas of southern Lebanon. The military provided this information on Wednesday.

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IDF operations in southern Lebanon targeted Hezbollah assets hidden in civilian areas, potentially endangering local residents amid ongoing conflict.

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