The Israel Defense Forces said some 30 rockets were launched in the attack and 65 rockets were launched in total at northern Israel on Friday. IDF says it intercepted rockets aimed at Haifa area, drones over Galilee and Golan, amid fighting in Lebanon
Hezbollah took responsibility for the attack, saying it targeted the adjacent city of Karmiel.
2 killed, 7 hurt as Hezbollah rocket hits minimarket in northern town of Majd al-Krum
Earlier on Friday, rocket salvo injures 6 soldiers in border community of Shomera in the Western Galilee, just south of the border with Lebanon. First responders said the victims were in moderate and good condition.
Additionally, a barrage of five rockets was launched from Lebanon at the Haifa area, according to the IDF The military said some of the rockets were intercepted, while others struck open areas. There were no reports of injuries.
The IDF also said it downed a drone that crossed into the Western Galilee in the early evening, and another drone that crossed into the Golan Heights from Syria shortly before noon.
Five Israeli reserve soldiers were killed during fighting with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon on Thursday night and 19 others were wounded, some of them seriously, the IDF said on Friday
Hezbollah’s attacks on northern Israel since October 2023 have resulted in the deaths of 31 civilians. In addition 55 IDF soldiers and reservists have died in cross-border skirmishes and in the ensuing ground operation.
Three Soldiers Killed by Explosive Device in Jabalya, Northern Gaza
From: Al Jazeera October 26, 2024 At least 10 Israeli soldiers were killed in attacks in the past 24 hours with dozens more wounded
