Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah unleashed 165 rockets into northern Israel on Monday, escalating tensions a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to authorizing a September attack on the group in Beirut.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared a video on X, highlighting the aftermath of one rocket strike. In a post, the IDF stated, “#Northern_Israel_Is_Under_Attack We will continue to defend our civilians against Hezbollah’s aggression.”
#Northern_Israel_Is_Under_Attack
We will continue to defend our civilians against Hezbollah’s aggression. pic.twitter.com/0fd0Wq6pxa
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 11, 2024
According to The Times of Israel, seven individuals, including a one-year-old girl, were injured. The baby, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man were hit by shrapnel in the town of Bi’ina and were rushed to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting a training base for the Paratroopers Brigade in Karmiel. The group also launched 50 rockets at the Galilee region, with several hitting nearby towns.
In a significant escalation, Hezbollah fired 90 rockets at Haifa in two waves. The first wave of 80 rockets was largely intercepted by IDF air defenses, though some hit surrounding towns. A second wave of 10 rockets was also intercepted or landed in open areas.
Following the Haifa attack, an IDF drone destroyed a Hezbollah rocket launcher responsible for the strikes. The military reiterated its commitment to defending Israeli civilians from further aggression.
The situation between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with both sides trading heavy fire.
