Iran-backed Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles towards Northern Israel

Lebanon-based Hezbollah which is resisting the Israeli attack on Gaza after Hamas’ assault of October 7 last year has reportedly fired dozens of missiles on Northern Israel, reports said, adding that the motto is to deplete the Jewish nation’s much-touted Iron Dome interceptors. Sirens blared during the incident, triggered by both the rocket launches and the falling debris from interception attempts.

The Lebanese militant group has claimed responsibility for the rocket barrage on the Galilee Panhandle, as per Times of Israel. Hezbollah, in a statement, said that Katyusha rockets targeted IDF artillery positions. However, no casualties or injuries have been reported as of now. 

This development comes amid Israel-Iran tensions in the aftermath of the Israeli strikes on the Iranian embassy in Syria, which drew a strong response from Tehran.   

The Israeli Defence Forces reportedly said that nearly 40 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel. Some of these rockets, as per IDF, were successfully intercepted. However, a few others landed in open areas or fell within Lebanon’s territory.

Prior to this, the IDF had announced that their air defences had thwarted two drones carrying explosives launched by Hezbollah towards northern Israel. IDF claimed to have hit buildings under use by the militant group in southern Lebanon’s Ayta ash-Shab, as per reports. 

Speaking over the threat of Iranian attack on Israel, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said that an assessment has already been done. “We held a joint assessment of the situation, to ensure that our coordination is tight,” Hagari said of coordination with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) head Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla. 

As far as updates for civilians is concerned, Hagari said, “If there are any changes, we will update [the public] immediately.”

(With inputs from agencies)

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