Over 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas, as reported by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This incident was part of a series of exchanges between Hezbollah and the IDF. The rocket attacks prompted responses from the IDF, targeting launch sites and other positions associated with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket barrage, stating it was a retaliatory act for previous Israeli strikes in the region, including an attack on Hula which resulted in casualties, including a Hezbollah member. The IDF’s retaliatory strikes were aimed at locations used by Hezbollah for launching the rockets and other military infrastructures.
This exchange is part of a broader context of tension and conflict in the area, involving various actors and contributing to regional instability. The situation has drawn international attention, including from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which has expressed concern and is working to prevent further escalation.
Multiple Iron Dome interceptions seen over Kiryat Shmona, following a rocket barrage from Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/XPC9KJpb8e
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