-- AFP PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2024 -- This photograph shows a Hezbollah UAV intercepted by Israeli air forces over northern Israel on August 25, 2024. - The Israeli military announced early on August 25, 2024 that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah said it had launched more than 320 rockets at Israel overnight, targeting a string of military positions, even as Israel's military said it was carrying out pre-emptive strikes against the group.  (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP) / NO USE AFTER JANUARY 31, 2025 23:00:00 GMT - AFP PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2024