Tehran, March 23 -- Iranian state media Press TV said on Monday that Hezbollah carried out 63 military operations targeting Israeli positions and army centres in the last 24 hours.

Citing a statement issued by Hezbollah, Press TV said that the operations were launched to "defend" Lebanese territory and people, and as a direct response to the recent Israeli attacks.

It said that the operations included rocket barrages, offensive drone strikes, and artillery fire. It added that the targets primarily focused on Israeli military gatherings, armoured vehicles, bases, and troop deployment centres along the border areas.

The development comes as The Times of Israel reported on Saturday that five people were lightly hurt after a Hezbollah rock...