Hezbollah fired a salvo of rockets at Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city, on Monday, marking the first direct attack on the city since the conflict with the militant group began in October 2023. The rocket strike injured eight people and caused significant damage, according to Israeli authorities. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted a military base south of Haifa using “Fadi 1” missiles. However, local officials called it an attack on civilian areas.
Footage from tonight, showing the moment that Two, possibly Three Rockets or Missiles struck the City of Haifa in Northwestern Israel. pic.twitter.com/4piidisVRL
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A Restaurant and several High-Rise Residential Buildings suffered Damage as a result of Heavy Rocket, or more than likely Missile Impacts, in the Northwestern Israeli City of Haifa; reports now suggest No Casualties. pic.twitter.com/wlqYXnegJt
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The escalation comes as Israel continues to expand its ground operations into southern Lebanon. The Israeli military, the IDF, responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut. In addition, the IDF reported that Hezbollah fired more than 135 rockets into northern Israel on Sunday.
Cooking-Off Rockets can be seen flying from Site of the Israeli Airstrike earlier in the Dahieh Suburb of Southern Beirut. pic.twitter.com/WdQpY9wCKo
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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned of broader retaliation, including potential strikes on Iranian targets, following last week’s missile attack by Iran. Israel’s leadership has vowed to ensure the safety of residents displaced by the fighting along the northern border.
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