64 Operations in Hours: “Operation Protective Edge” Confounds the Occupation Command and Floods Northern Lebanon into Shelters
In an escalating field situation reflecting a qualitative shift in the rules of engagement, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon continues to impose new equations on the Zionist enemy entity through a series of coordinated and simultaneous operations within the “Operation Protective Edge” campaign. This confirms that the era of unilateral superiority is over and that the initiative now rests with the resistance fighters on the ground.
These recent developments are no longer mere tactical reactions, but have transformed into a comprehensive pressure strategy targeting the heart of the entity, depleting its military capabilities, and shattering the prestige of its defense systems, amidst increasing Zionist acknowledgment of the scale of its losses and its failure to contain the escalating operations.
Heavy Fire Strikes Deep into the Entity, Paralyzing Northern Settlements
Since the early morning hours, the resistance launched a widespread barrage of rockets targeting settlements in occupied northern Palestine. Intense rocket fire pounded the settlements of Metula, Kfar Giladi, and Kiryat Shmona, before the range of attacks expanded within half an hour to include Dovev, Shlomi, Metzuba, Ya’ara, Avdon, Kfar Vradim, and even Nahariya and Shavei Zion.
These strikes reflect a high level of operational capability in managing simultaneous fire across a wide geographical area. This was acknowledged by the enemy media, which reported the launch of more than 20 rockets in just three minutes, followed by additional volleys targeting the Western Galilee, amidst widespread panic and the continuous wailing of sirens.
The resistance reaffirmed its firepower by targeting Kiryat Shmona again, sending a clear message that the Zionist heartland is now within range of continuous attacks, and that the deterrence equation is imposed by fire, not by statements.
Bint Jbeil and Khiam: A Graveyard for Tanks and a Defeat for the Elite
On the ground, the southern fronts, particularly Bint Jbeil and Khiam, have become veritable battlegrounds of attrition for the occupation forces. Resistance fighters carried out precise and repeated strikes targeting concentrations of vehicles and soldiers on the northern outskirts of Bint Jbeil with dozens of rocket barrages that achieved direct hits.
The city of Khiam also witnessed fierce clashes, forcing enemy forces to retreat and withdraw under heavy fire. Enemy concentrations in the town of Bayada were targeted twice with intense rocket and artillery fire, disrupting their field operations.
These clashes, according to Zionist admissions, resulted in a number of deaths and injuries among the ranks of the Zionist enemy’s “army,” including prominent officers, in addition to the serious injury of an armored battalion commander, reflecting the scale of the blows suffered by elite units.
The Resistance’s Air Defense: Breaking Zionist Air Superiority
In a remarkable development, the resistance’s air defense capabilities emerged as a decisive factor in the battle, as the fighters successfully countered various types of enemy aircraft.
A warplane was targeted in the skies over Diba’al with a surface-to-air missile, while simultaneously, an Apache helicopter was engaged in the skies over Mansouri and forced to retreat. Furthermore, Hermes 450 drones were targeted and shot down in several areas, including Shabriha and Siddiqin.
This development establishes a new equation: “Lebanese airspace is not open to all,” and presents the Zionist air force with an unprecedented challenge, after it had been one of the enemy’s most prominent military advantages.
Complex Operations: Targeting Military Bases and Barracks
The resistance operations were not limited to direct confrontations, but extended to strategic locations. The “Filon” base south of the “Rosh Pina” settlement was targeted with a rocket barrage, in addition to the “Matat” barracks being targeted by a swarm of attack drones.
The strikes also targeted newly established artillery positions near the “Sadah” site, reflecting the accuracy of the target bank and the resistance’s ability to reach sensitive locations within the enemy’s military system.
Zionist Admission of Failure… and a Deepening Political Dilemma
Alongside the escalation on the ground, signs of crisis within the enemy entity began to emerge clearly. Hebrew media described the battles in Bint Jbeil as fierce and unbearable, emphasizing that resistance fighters are exacting a heavy price from the enemy forces.
Reports also spoke of discontent among reserve soldiers and demands to withdraw from the front lines, given the military leadership’s inability to achieve any significant field gains.
Politically, the leaks reveal increasing pressure for a ceasefire, amidst conflicting positions within the occupation government, reflecting a state of confusion and an inability to decisively win the battle.
An open-ended equation… fire for fire.
The Islamic Resistance affirms that its operations are in defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the enemy’s violations of the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing that the response will continue until the Israeli-American aggression ceases completely.
With the escalating pace of operations and the increasing Zionist admissions of losses, the battle appears to have entered a new phase, one aimed at breaking the Zionist will and imposing a genuine deterrent equation written in the blood of the resistance fighters and their missiles.
Ultimately, what is happening in southern Lebanon is no longer just a round of confrontation, but has transformed into a strategic epic that is redrawing the balance of power in the region and confirming that the era of Zionist hegemony is facing an unprecedented existential challenge, in the face of a resistance that possesses the will and the capability to overturn the equations.