Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "pre-emptive operation." Israel claims it averted a major attack planned by Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of its top commander in Beirut. IDF released a video showcasing the operation targeting the Lebanese border village of Tair Harfa, and a part of the coastal city of Sidon. Over 100 Israeli warplanes participated in the preemptive assault, targeting thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers across southern Lebanon. The strikes were based on what Israeli officials described as "precise intelligence", indicating that Hezbollah was on the verge of launching a massive missile barrage at northern Israel.