The Israeli military carried out a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah in response to what it described as the militant group’s attempts to rebuild operations in the region.

The strike is the latest in a series of preemptive Israeli actions designed to prevent Hezbollah from rehabilitating the extensive infrastructure damaged during recent hostilities. The IDF confirmed carrying out an airstrike targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in the Lebanese city of Tyre on Thursday.

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, forcing civilian evacuations from al-Taybeh and Tayr Debba as the IDF warns residents to stay 500 meters away.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have surged after the IDF released newly documented footage showing a series of airstrikes on what it describes as Hezbollah military positions in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah has firmly opposed any dialogue between Lebanon and Israel, asserting its right to defend against Israeli actions. The group emphasized its "legitimate right to resist occupation" and pledged support for the Lebanese military.