Hezbollah launched a rocket attack on northern Israel on Saturday, hitting areas near Haifa. They fired over 100 rockets from Lebanon. Hezbollah said their attack hit a military base east of Haifa. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Hezbollah fired about 180 rockets. This came after Israel had killed several senior Hezbollah leaders in earlier strikes.
IDF Response and Injuries
The IDF stated, “We will continue to defend Israel and its people from Hezbollah’s threats.” Emergency services reported that at least five people in Kiryat Ata, near Haifa, were injured by shrapnel. Additionally, a rocket damaged a three-story building and set two cars on fire.
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Drone Targets Netanyahu’s Home
As the rocket attacks unfolded, a separate incident occurred when a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the time, and no injuries were reported.
Hezbollah Steps Up Attacks
Backed by Iran, Hezbollah has recently increased its attacks on Israel. This happened after Israel’s military disrupted Hezbollah’s communication network and killed some of its top leaders, including Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his replacement.
Israel’s Strike on Hamas Leader
Israel also hit Hamas hard by killing its leader, Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar planned the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. After a year of searching, Israeli forces found him and killed him during a fight. They announced his death last Thursday.
Iran’s Response and “Axis of Resistance”
Hezbollah, Hamas, and other groups backed by Iran form the “Axis of Resistance,” which Iran uses to challenge Israel and the U.S. On Saturday, Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reacted to Sinwar’s death. He promised that the “Axis of Resistance” would continue.
