Hezbollah-Israel rocket exchange did not affect ceasefire talks: US

Published August 26, 2024 4:13pm ET



Israel and Hezbollah’s back-and-forth attacks against one another over the weekend did not fundamentally disrupt the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, according to a White House official.

Israel’s military said it struck about 270 targets across Lebanon at Hezbollah targets on Saturday night into Sunday morning in what it described as “preemptive” strikes to prevent an attack. Hezbollah proceeded to fire 230 rockets and 20 drones at Israel, though Israel’s air defenses largely prevented casualties and damage, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.