Beirut: Hezbollah announced Thursday that it carried out 37 attacks targeting Israeli forces and military positions in southern Lebanon and northern Israel over the past 24 hours, saying the operations were conducted in defense of Lebanon and in response to Israeli ceasefire violations.

According to Anadolu Agency, the attacks included explosive drone strikes, rocket barrages, and anti-tank missile fire targeting Israeli troop gatherings, military vehicles, and military sites in southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

The Lebanese group stated that it targeted an Iron Dome platform at the Jal al-Allam military site in northern Israel with explosive drones and struck several Merkava tanks and military engineering vehicles.

The group also reported that its fighters engaged Israeli forces at close range in Zawtar al-Sharqiya, forcing them to retreat before Israeli forces launched heavy bombardment in the area.

Hezbollah added that one drone attack targeted Israeli soldiers at the Galilee Forest camp in northern Israel, while another struck a tent housing Israeli troops in Naqoura.

Since March 2, Israel has been conducting an expanded offensive on Lebanon, resulting in over 3,200 deaths, more than 9,600 injuries, and the displacement of over 1.6 million people, according to official figures.

The Israeli army has continued its daily attacks despite a US-mediated ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and was later extended to early July.