What it is about
At least 50 rockets were fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon at Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding area Tuesday morning. Some projectiles impacted municipal warehouses, causing fires that required intervention from Israeli Fire and Rescue services.
Why it matters
This latest attack underscores the persistent threat posed by Hezbollah to Israeli civilians, targeting northern communities and creating an ongoing state of emergency. The swift response from Israeli defense systems and emergency services highlights Israel’s resilience and readiness in the face of these persistent aggressions.
Details
Hezbollah launched a significant rocket attack towards Kiryat Shmona, totaling at least 50 missiles. Most were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), but several fell, causing damage to infrastructure such as municipal warehouses. Rockets continued to fall throughout the Galilee, impacting city structures and vehicles.
Immediate Impact
The Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya treated nine individuals with light injuries. These included civilians involved in car accidents during an alarm and others harmed while seeking shelter.
Responses from Authorities
Local authorities have expressed frustration over the ongoing lack of protection against such attacks. Yossi Kakon, the mayor of Safed, highlighted the area’s vulnerability and the residents’ consistent call for better defense measures. Haber Haglilit Regional Council Head Michael Kabsa decried the lack of protection as an ongoing issue.
School Closures
The Homefront Command has ordered schools to remain closed in affected areas, including the Carmel Mountain Ridge and the Jezreel Valley, with only distance learning permitted. More than a million Israelis have had to seek shelter, indicating the widespread impact of the attacks.
Nationwide Alernt
Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency in anticipation of further escalations. The movement of rockets southwards towards central regions, including Haifa and the Carmel mountain ridge, underscores the escalating tensions and the necessity of emergency preparedness.
This story was first published on ynetnews.com.