IDF strikes Hamas terror base in Lebanon

The IDF struck terrorists operating in a Hamas training compound in the Ain al-Hilweh area in southern Lebanon, the military said Tuesday, Report informs via The Jerusalem Post.

The military said it was working against the establishment of the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon, and will continue to "act forcefully against Hamas terrorists wherever they operate."

"The military compound that was struck was used by Hamas terrorists for training and exercises in order to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel," the IDF release stated.

Thirteen people were killed in the strike, and four were injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry stated.

Hospitals in Sidon, where the camp is located, issued calls for blood donations to help treat the wounded.

The training facility that was attacked had been under surveillance for a long time, IDF sources told Ynet.

Intelligence teams were waiting for an opportunity when dozens of junior terrorists would gather in order to strike, the source said.

Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen said that the IDF struck with three projectiles.