Israel says striking targets affiliated with Hezbollah's Radwan Force
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X that the military is striking targets affiliated with Hezbollah's Radwan Force.
'As part of the strikes, military compounds belonging to the Radwan Force have been targeted, where terrorist operatives and warehouses used to store combat equipment employed by Hezbollah have been identified,,' Adraee said.
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