16 APR 2026
IsraelLebanon-Israel border region

Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah rocket launchers

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:58 UTC · 3 sources

The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes targeting several Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon. The military stated the launchers had been used in recent barrages against northern Israel. The strikes are part of ongoing Israeli retaliatory actions against Hezbollah's cross-border attacks.

Updates
3h agoIsrael Defense Forces

The IDF confirms it is currently striking the launchers in response to the attack.

3h ago@Osint613

The IDF has confirmed the strikes were a direct response to rocket fire launched at northern Israel a short time ago.

Sources
TGMannie's War Roomview3h ago
TGIsrael Defense Forcesview3h ago
TW@Osint613view3h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:58 UTC · First reported: 3h ago