[News] 'Israel' suspends flights, closes beaches following Hezbollah strike

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'Israel' suspends flights, closes beaches following Hezbollah strike
Al Mayadeen English
August 25, 2024
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The Israeli occupation's northern front is on high alert following the
Hezbollah strike carried out in retaliation for the assassination of
martyred commander Fouad Shokor.
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   - Israeli Apache helicopters fly toward northern occupied Palestine,
   Sunday, August 25, 2024. (*AP*)

A wave of panic and concern has swept across the Israeli occupation
following a series of military operations launched by the Islamic
Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah in direct retaliation for the Israeli
occupation's recent aggression on Beirut's southern suburb and the
assassination of senior commander Fouad Shokor.

In response to Hezbollah's sweeping military operations, Israeli
authorities swiftly imposed a series of restrictions across occupied
Palestine.

The measures in question span from the Lebanese border to the central
region of Gush Dan, encompassing Greater Tel Aviv, the northern and
southern occupied Golan Heights, al-Jalil, the Jordan Valley, and Carmel,
as reported by Israeli media outlets.

The situation has also significantly impacted air travel, with scheduled
flights to and from Tel Aviv being delayed. Furthermore, Ben Gurion
Airport, the Israeli occupation's primary international gateway, has been
shut down for both landings and take-offs due to escalating security
concerns.

The security alert extends beyond the skies, as beaches in the occupied
city of Haifa have been closed to Israeli settlers. This decision was taken
to ensure public safety amid the heightened tension, according to
Israeli *Channel
12*.

The Israeli security cabinet convened an emergency meeting this Sunday
morning, while the weekly government meeting, originally planned for today,
was postponed in light of the ongoing security threats.
Hezbollah's retaliation

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon – Hezbollah launched an "initial response
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to the assassination of Commander Martyr Fouad Shokor at dawn Sunday, on
the anniversary of Imam Hussein's Arbaeen, by launching a large number of
drones deep into the occupied Palestinian territories.

In a statement, the Resistance clarified that the attack targeted a
strategic Israeli military site, adding that details about the specific
target "will be disclosed at a later time."

Simultaneously, the Resistance struck multiple sites, military barracks,
and Iron Dome installations belonging to the occupation forces in northern
occupied Palestine with a heavy barrage of missiles.

Hezbollah further stated that these military operations will continue for
some time, with a comprehensive statement to be issued afterward, detailing
the course and objectives of the operations.

The Resistance concluded its statement by emphasizing that it remains at
the highest level of readiness, prepared to respond decisively to any
Israeli transgression or aggression, and warning against severe and harsh
consequences, particularly if civilians are targeted.

In its statement, Hezbollah confirmed that it had successfully completed
the first phase of its response to the assassination of Martyr Shokor.

In this phase, Hezbollah targeted Israeli barracks and sites to facilitate
the passage of attack drones towards their intended target deep within the
occupied Palestinian territory. The drones successfully reached their
destination as planned, according to the statement.

Secondly, the statement confirms that the number of Katyusha rockets fired
exceeded 320, targeting enemy positions.
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