Overview
Late Saturday night, the city of Kiryat Shmona, located near Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, came under a barrage of rocket fire from Hezbollah. This series of attacks occurred over a span of three hours, continuing into Sunday morning.
Why It Matters
The relentless rocket attacks represent a significant escalation in hostilities along Israel’s northern border. They underscore the continuing threat posed by Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran and rooted in enmity against Israel. Such provocations demand an unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Israel’s citizens.
Details
3:47 am: Rockets Slam into Kiryat Shmona Building, Sidewalk
In the latest spate of violence, dozens of rockets targeted Kiryat Shmona. Among them, two made direct impacts within the city—one damaging a building and another hitting a sidewalk. Despite the attack resulting in considerable property and infrastructure damage, including to a parked vehicle, there were miraculously no casualties. Recovery crews are actively scouring the city for additional impacts, although their work is hindered by the night’s darkness.
2:45 am: Rocket Sirens Sound in Kiryat Shmona for Second Time Since Midnight
The unsettling sound of rocket sirens blared once again in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding towns for the second time within just two hours. Residents braced themselves, but there were no immediate reports of additional impacts or injuries at that time.
1:58 am: No Injuries, Damage After Hezbollah Fires Five Rockets at Kiryat Shmona
Earlier, Hezbollah fired five rockets at Kiryat Shmona. In a testament to Israel’s adept defensive measures, some rockets were successfully intercepted and another landed harmlessly in an uninhabited area, resulting in no injuries or major damage. Hezbollah admitted to these aggressive actions, framing them as retaliation for an Israeli strike in Lebanon that reportedly claimed three lives.
1:09 am: Rocket Sirens Blare in Kiryat Shmona, Region
The night began with the unsettling sounds of rocket sirens in Kiryat Shmona and several Galilee-area towns, signaling the onset of multiple hostile encounters initiated by Hezbollah within a brief period. Fortunately, these initial warnings saw no immediate causes for concern regarding casualties or damage.
This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.