Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets 'throughout Lebanon'

Israel said late Tuesday it had struck sites "throughout Lebanon," targeting what it called Hezbollah rocket launching infrastructure after a series of air raid sirens in northern Israel.

"As part of the effort to degrade the organization and thwart rocket attacks against Israeli civilians, in the past hour, the (military) struck launchers and Hezbollah terrorists throughout Lebanon," a statement said.

Earlier Tuesday, Israel said it had "detected expanded preparations by Hezbollah" to launch rockets at Israel.

The army added that it hits Hezbollah launchers "prior to, or immediately following, a launch."