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Israeli Merkava tanks fall into Hezbollah death trap in South Lebanon

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Military Media
  • 17 Oct 2024 05:02
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Hezbollah fighters continue to entrap invading Israeli forces in the tough terrain of South Lebanon, completely destroying two Merkava tanks in al-Labbouneh.

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    Israeli Merkava tanks maneuver in northern occupied Palestine near the Palestine-Lebanon border, September 30, 2024. (AP)

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah, executed two consecutive operations, where two Israeli Merkava tanks were completely destroyed in South Lebanon, early on Thursday. 

Hezbollah's operations come amid fierce battles that the Resistance has engaged in on multiple axes across the border area in southern Lebanon and a renewed Israeli infiltration attempt into the town of al-Labbouneh on the western Axis. 

The rugged area located near the Mediterranean coast and the the Lebanese-Palestinian border has been a key point for Israeli armored advances into Lebanon, however, it has also seen the destruction of multiple armored vehicles. 

At 12:50 am (local time), Hezbollah's anti-armor units fired an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) at an Israeli Merkava main battle tank, that had taken position on the al-Labbouneh Hill. Hezbollah's fighters recorded a direct impact, which set the tank ablaze, killing and injuring its crew members. 

#WATCH | An Israeli tank set ablaze after being targeted by the Islamic Resistance in #Lebanon near the al-Labbouneh area. pic.twitter.com/Gzw6ET6fHf

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 16, 2024

Meanwhile, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon reported that Israeli military vehicles had caught fire in the same area, adding that Israeli military rescue teams were not able to reach the casualties.

Soon after, Hezbollah's Military Media released another statement, revealing that Resistance fighters had fired another ATGM at a second Israeli Merkava tank in al-Labbouneh Hill, at 2:00 am. Yet again, the armored vehicle was set ablaze and its crew members were killed or wounded.

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As Hezbollah's vigilant fighters engage Israeli infantry in close-range battles and defend against armored incursions, other fighters continue to launch rocket attacks targeting positions of forces, settlements, and military sites.

One such attack was conducted early on Thursday, where Resistance fighters fired a barrage of rockets at the city settlement of Kiryat Shmona near the Palestinian-Lebanese border.

Several impacts were recorded in the city settlement, as Israeli media reported that authorities plan to evacuate any settlers who did not abide by previous evacuation orders. 

Footage has emerged showing rockets launched from #Lebanon impacting the city settlement of Kiryat Shmona in northern occupied #Palestine, as Hezbollah announced its responsibility for the operation. pic.twitter.com/FQYrq2FAt3

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 16, 2024

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