A barrage of around 45 rockets was launched from Southern Lebanon toward northern Israel, causing damage and sparking fires, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). While reports indicate material damage and fires in affected areas, no injuries have been reported.
Videos circulating on social media show several missile interception attempts, but the overall impact of the attack remains under assessment.
The rocket barrage followed a series of IDF airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The strikes come amid escalating tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group.
IDF Conducts Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
In response to the ongoing hostilities, the IDF has confirmed it is executing a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Residents in the northern Israeli city of Safed and several nearby communities have been advised by the IDF Home Front Command to remain close to bomb shelters until further notice, anticipating more rocket fire.
The heightened conflict follows the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and at least 15 other operatives in Beirut. The killing has led to an escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah, a group that has vowed retaliation for the attack.
Hezbollah Leadership Changes After Assassinations
Following Aqil’s assassination, Hezbollah has promoted two senior officers, Ali Karaki and Talal Hamia, to lead its military operations. Both are members of the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s top military body.
Death Toll from Israeli Airstrike on Beirut Rises to 31
Karaki oversees Hezbollah’s southern command, which manages the group’s military activities in southern Lebanon, while Hamia leads Hezbollah’s foreign operations unit, responsible for coordinating attacks abroad. The Jihad Council, previously composed of seven members, is now down to five following the killings of Aqil and Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s military chief, in July.
The recent violence marks a significant rise in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with the potential for further escalations in the coming days.
Lebanon’s Health Minister has announced that the death toll from the recent Israeli airstrike on Beirut has climbed to 31. Among the victims are 3 children and 7 women.
Hezbollah had earlier confirmed that 15 of its members were killed in the attack, as tensions between Israel and the militant group continue to escalate.
Key Points:
- Rocket Barrage from Lebanon: Around 45 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, causing damage and fires. No injuries have been reported so far.
- IDF Airstrikes: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon shortly before the rocket attack.
- Escalating Tensions: The violence follows the killing of top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and 15 other operatives in Beirut, sparking increased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Civilian Precautions: Residents of northern Israeli cities, including Safed, were instructed to stay near bomb shelters, anticipating more potential rocket attacks.
- Hezbollah Leadership Changes: Hezbollah has appointed new commanders, Ali Karaki and Talal Hamia, to lead operations following the recent killings of top military figures.
- Ongoing Conflict: The situation remains tense, with further retaliatory actions expected between Israel and Hezbollah.
