Israeli president praises strikes on Hezbollah

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has praised the army's strikes on Hezbollah targets this morning and affirmed the country’s “right and duty to defend itself and its citizens".

“This is once again an opportunity to express our gratitude and support for our daughters and sons in the Israel Defence Forces, as well as in the security, emergency, and rescue services, for their relentless efforts across all battlefronts,” Herzog said in a post on X.