Quiet before the storm: Is escalating Israel-Iran violence on the way? - analysis

• Published date: 16 April 2024
• Author: SETH J. FRANTZMAN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

On the northern front, Hezbollah is also weighing its next moves and has reduced its fire after launching around 150 rockets between April 13 and 14, targeting Israeli bases in the Golan

The IDF stated on April 15 that "IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorists in a military compound in the area of Meiss El Jabal, as well as an additional Hezbollah military compound in the area of Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon."

In addition on April 15, "Following sirens that sounded in the area of Hanita in northern Israel, approximately five launches were identified crossing from Lebanon and fell in open areas. No injuries were reported. The IDF struck the sources of fire," the IDF said. The IDF also targeted Hezbollah sites in Markaba, Jabal Blat, Al-Hamra, and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah's front remains active and has fired 3,100 projectiles at Israel since October 7.

In addition, the IDF intercepted two drones on the night of April 14 and the morning of April 15. Drone threats, either from Yemen or Iraq, continue, and there is currently a lot of anticipation throughout the region.

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