Hezbollah Launches Rockets from Civilian Areas in Lebanon, Says Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that 90% of the rocket launches by Hezbollah terrorists were from civilian areas in Lebanon, including mosques, schools, and UN compounds. Approximately 230 launches and 20 aerial targets were identified crossing into Israel from Lebanon.
“The terrorist organization Hezbollah places its terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population while using Lebanese citizens as human shields,” said the IDF.
Doubts Revealed
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a group in Lebanon that has its own army and is involved in politics. Some countries consider it a terrorist group.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) -: The Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, is the military force of Israel. They protect the country and its people.
Civilian areas -: Civilian areas are places where regular people live, like homes, schools, and places of worship.
Mosques -: Mosques are places where Muslims go to pray. They are like temples or churches for Muslims.
UN compounds -: UN compounds are buildings or areas used by the United Nations, an international organization that works to keep peace and help people around the world.
Human shields -: Using human shields means putting people in danger to protect something or someone else, like hiding behind them during a fight.
