"Whatever it takes": IDF spokesman justifies massive strike on Hezbollah 

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the media on Sunday morning, providing details on the IDF's preemptive strike against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, which were identified as posing an imminent threat to Israeli citizens.

"In the past hour, we identified extensive preparation by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to fire toward the Israeli Home Front. After extensive identification, the IAF and Northern Command began proactively and broadly striking Hezbollah targets in order to remove the threats aimed at the citizens of Israel. We are removing threats against the Israeli home front. Dozens of IAF jets are currently striking targets in various locations in southern Lebanon. We are continuing to remove threats, and to intensively strike against the Hezbollah terrorist organization," Hagari stated.

He continued, "Hezbollah is launching rockets and UAVs toward Israeli territory. Our aerial defense systems, the Israeli Navy’s ships, and IAF planes are taking part in the mission of defending Israel’s skies, identifying and intercepting threats, and striking any place in Lebanon that is required in order to remove threats and hit Hezbollah."

Hagari emphasized the IDF's commitment to Israel's security, saying, "When we said we would do whatever it takes to protect the citizens of the State of Israel, this is what we meant. The Chief of the General Staff is commanding the activity from the Underground Operations Center, both from the offensive and defensive aspects."