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Hezbollah has escalated its offensive against Israel, claiming the use of long-range missiles and drones to target key military sites, including the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of War in Tel Aviv.
The Lebanese militant group, backed by Iran, has recently publicized its “Khaybar series of operations” through media outlets sympathetic to its cause, including Iranian, pro-Hezbollah, and Houthi platforms.
According to Hezbollah’s statements, the group has launched a series of attacks aimed at key Israeli defense facilities, signaling an increased capability to strike deeper into Israeli territory.
Among the claimed targets were the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, which Hezbollah described as the hub of Israel’s Ministry of War and General Staff, and various bases in northern Israel, including those linked to the IDF’s 146th Division.
Hezbollah also mentioned using Fateh missiles, which are reportedly of Iranian origin, to carry out these attacks.
“At approximately 3:30 pm today, Hezbollah launched a squadron of attack drones on the Kirya base, successfully hitting the target,” reported Houthi-run Al-Masirah media.
However, there was no independent confirmation of this attack, and no sirens were activated in Tel Aviv at the reported time.
Similarly, the Al-Masirah media also reported strikes on an IDF base east of Nahariya and another near Afula, though again, the validity of these claims could not be independently verified.
In addition to missile and drone operations, Hezbollah reportedly targeted the Israeli army’s 146th Division logistics base, which the group claims plays a key role in the IDF’s northern operations.
This is the first time Hezbollah has officially claimed to attack the Kirya base, a site that Israel considers central to its defense infrastructure.
Reports from the IRNA, Iran’s state news agency, echoed Hezbollah’s statements, further emphasizing the group’s attempts to demonstrate its growing military capabilities.
The recent uptick in hostilities follows a series of projectile attacks fired into Israel from Lebanon and Yemen, with several incidents recorded over the past week.
On November 13, sirens were triggered in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted several incoming projectiles.
According to the IDF, multiple rocket attacks from Lebanon were detected, with some intercepted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF).
A similar incident occurred on November 12, when sirens were activated in central Israel, and three projectiles were intercepted.
Earlier in November, sirens were also heard in multiple regions, with the IDF reporting interception of projectiles approaching from the direction of Yemen.
Despite the absence of confirmed casualties from the recent missile and drone strikes, the rising frequency of these attacks reflects Hezbollah’s ongoing determination to escalate its pressure on Israel, supported by Iran’s broader strategy of proxy warfare in the region.
Hezbollah’s messaging, amplified through pro-Iran media channels, underscores its ambition to show that it remains undeterred in its military objectives, countering Israeli claims of victory over the group.
As tensions continue to rise, analysts warn that these attacks could be part of a larger regional strategy orchestrated by Iran, which has reportedly encouraged militias such as Hezbollah and the Houthis to increase their operations against Israeli targets.
The broader implications of this coordinated assault on Israel highlight the volatile state of the region and the challenges facing Israeli defense forces in combating an expanded network of adversaries.