What It’s About

A home in Kiryat Shmona sustained damage due to a barrage of rockets fired by Hezbollah militants from Lebanon into Israeli territory on Wednesday.

Why It Matters

The continuous rocket attacks from Hezbollah terrorize innocent civilians and escalate tensions in the already volatile region. Despite the barrage, Israel demonstrated resilience as no injuries were reported, even as numerous fires erupted.

Details

Approximately 60 rockets were launched from Lebanon, impacting various localities across northern Israel. These attacks saw several neighborhoods, particularly in Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Giladi, and Dishon, subjected to continuous rocket sirens beginning at 11:59 a.m. local time.

Key Stats

No casualties were reported following the new wave of aggression.

Some 60 rockets were fired from Lebanon since early Wednesday morning.

Multiple fires broke out due to rocket impacts.

Context

These indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas are part of Hezbollah’s ongoing hostility toward Israel. Such incidents underline the perpetual threat Israelis face from militant groups operating with impunity across the border.

This story was first published on jpost.com.