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19 Aug 2024 | 06:16 PM UTC

Lebanon: Israeli strikes target Hizballah weapons depot in Tamnine El Tahta, Baalbek District, Aug. 19

Israeli strikes target Hizballah weapons depot in Tamnine El Tahta, Baalbek District, Lebanon Aug. 19; further cross-border violence likely.

Warning

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on a weapons depot belonging to the Lebanese Hizballah (LH) in Tamnine El Tahta, Baalbek District, Aug. 19. There have been reports of casualties or significant material damage. While it remains unclear what type of weapons the IDF used in the attack, the incident comes amid recurrent cross-border exchanges of artillery fire between Israel's military and the LH.

Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence around the site of the strike over the coming hours. Transport disruptions may affect areas subject to increased security. Further cross-border violence is likely over the short term.

Avoid the impacted location until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized disruptions, allow additional time for travel, and seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Heed all official directives.

The IDF has regularly retaliated against projectile attacks by the LH. Additionally, the IDF has increasingly begun to target the LH's military infrastructure deeper inside Lebanon in an effort to deter the militant group from carrying out further attacks.