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IAF intercepts Hezbollah rockets in Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes destroyed a launcher after projectiles were fired at troops, and forces also struck a suspicious vehicle in the area, the IDF said.

Israeli troops operate in Southern Lebanon to locate and dismantle Hezbollah weapons and observation posts, according to the military, Feb. 25, 2026. Credit: IDF
Israeli troops operate in Southern Lebanon to locate and dismantle Hezbollah weapons and observation posts, according to the military, Feb. 25, 2026. Credit: IDF

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets fired by Hezbollah terrorists toward an area where troops were operating in Southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to the military.

No sirens were activated, in line with established protocol.

Shortly afterward, Israeli aircraft struck and destroyed the launcher used in the attack.

In a separate incident earlier in the day, soldiers identified a suspicious vehicle in the same area, fired a warning shot, and later carried out a strike to eliminate the threat, the IDF said.

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