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In response to Hezbollah rocket fire near IDF troops, the Israeli Defense Forces carried out air and ground strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah sites over the past 24 hours, including weapon storage and production facilities. Three IDF reservists were injured by explosive drones from Hezbollah near the Lebanese border, an incident the IDF says violates ceasefire understandings.
A direct Hezbollah rocket strike on Nahariya, in northern Israel, killed 43-year-old Uri Peretz and wounded 25 others, with another man around 50 in critical condition. The attack damaged gas infrastructure, a house in Moshav Margaliot, and several vehicles. Israeli media cited multiple impact sites; additional Iran-linked barrages triggered sirens in central Israel but were intercepted. The wider conflict also saw six people injured by cluster-munition fragments in central Israel as part of the broader assault.
The IDF admitted that northern residents should have received more advance warning before Hezbollah launched a heavy overnight barrage of over 200 rockets. While air defenses including Iron Dome largely stopped drones, some rockets breached defenses, causing damage. The conflict remains Iran-centered, with Lebanon viewed as a secondary front; Israel has killed over 300 Hezbollah fighters and targeted Beirut's Dahiya, and officials say warning decisions are a delicate balance between safety and not betraying intelligence.
The IDF destroyed a Hamas rocket launch complex in Gaza City after two rockets were fired towards Israel, prompting plans to expand military operations in Gaza amid international and domestic criticism, especially from hostage families and Arab leaders.
Four Italian UN peacekeepers were injured in a rocket attack on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon, likely launched by Hezbollah or its affiliates. This marks the third attack on the base in a week amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attack, calling it unacceptable. UNIFIL has faced increasing attacks since Israel's ground incursion into southern Lebanon, with both Hezbollah and Israel trading fire since October 2023. UNIFIL has refused to withdraw, urging all parties to cease attacks on its bases.
A Hezbollah rocket barrage hit the Western Galilee, with one rocket striking a kindergarten in Acre shortly after children had left, causing significant damage but no injuries. In response, Acre's mayor suspended classes citywide, criticizing the lack of safe zones in schools. The attack followed a speech by Hezbollah's leader, who vowed continued strikes until a ceasefire is reached. Meanwhile, negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah, mediated by the U.S., are reportedly progressing, though key issues remain unresolved. The IDF continues operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting key operatives and infrastructure.
A Hezbollah rocket barrage targeting Israel resulted in a misfire that struck a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon, injuring four Ghanaian peacekeepers. The IDF confirmed the rocket was launched from Deir Aames, while UNIFIL attributed the attack to non-state actors in Lebanon. Additional UNIFIL bases were hit by rockets, causing damage but no further injuries. The incident drew criticism from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who condemned the attacks during a European Defense Ministers meeting.
A rocket strike by Hezbollah on the Israeli-Arab town of Shfaram in northern Israel resulted in the death of a woman in her 50s and injuries to several others. The attack was part of a larger barrage of over 75 rockets fired by Hezbollah, with the Israeli Defense Forces reporting five rockets targeting the area. The incident caused significant damage to buildings, and emergency services were on the scene to provide medical care to the wounded, including a 41-year-old woman and a four-year-old child in serious condition.
An eighteen-year-old Israeli was killed by rocket shrapnel in northern Israel, highlighting the ongoing violence and conflict in the region. The incident raises questions about the international community's response to the persistent hostilities and the need for a new approach to resolving the long-standing issues in the Middle East.
At least 11 people were wounded, including one critically, in a Hezbollah rocket attack near Hurfeish in Upper Galilee, Israel. The IDF confirmed that two explosive UAVs from Lebanon hit the area, and Israeli forces retaliated by targeting Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. No sirens were sounded during the attack, and the incident is under review.
Hezbollah fighters shot down an Israeli drone and fired rockets at an Israeli military base in Kiryat Shmona, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. This follows Israeli drone strikes that killed one person and wounded several others in Lebanon. The conflict has intensified since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, resulting in significant casualties and displacement on both sides.
Hezbollah launched a Burkan rocket at an IDF base in northern Israel, causing significant damage but no injuries. The attack is part of an escalation by Hezbollah, which also downed an Israeli drone and targeted multiple areas near the Israel-Lebanon border. The IDF responded with strikes on Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah launched a series of rocket attacks targeting the Upper and Western Galilee, causing damage and fires in Kiryat Shmona and Safed. The IDF responded by striking the rocket launchers and reportedly killed a senior Islamic Jihad operative near the Lebanon-Syria border. Some rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Hamas launched rockets at Tel Aviv for the first time in four months, injuring three people and marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that began on October 7.
Hamas launched its first long-range rocket attack from Gaza since January, targeting areas as far as Tel Aviv amidst ongoing conflict with Israel. The attack follows Israel's extensive military operations in Gaza, which have led to significant casualties and displacement. Humanitarian aid efforts are hindered by the fighting, with Egypt temporarily diverting aid through Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure to end the war and negotiate the release of hostages, while international bodies call for an end to the offensive and investigation of potential war crimes.