Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched a major rocket attack on northern Israel, firing 70 rockets on Sunday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The incident occurred around 11 AM local time, triggering sirens across Israel’s northern region.
The Jerusalem Post reported that several rockets were intercepted by Israel’s military defense systems, but a number of them managed to strike various locations. The IDF has yet to confirm the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties. Hezbollah has not released any statements regarding the attack.
Videos of the attack have surfaced on social media, showing multiple rockets streaking across the sky and landing in different areas of Israel. The footage also shows firefighters working to extinguish the resulting fires.
This rocket attack marks an escalation in tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, adding to the growing instability in the region. The situation is developing, and further details on the damage and casualties are awaited.