The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have acknowledged that two soldiers were injured following rocket fire from Lebanon targeting Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.
According to IDF statements, a warplane from the Israeli Air Force targeted a rocket-launching platform belonging to Hezbollah in Hula, destroying two drones and an observation point.
“In response to rockets launched from Lebanon into areas of Upper Galilee, we managed to intercept several of them,” the IDF reported.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for targeting “the settlement of Margaliot with a volley of Katyusha rockets.”
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia militant group, have a long history dating back to the Israeli occupation of Lebanon in the early 1980s.
Hezbollah, established with Iranian support, emerged as a prominent force resisting Israeli presence in Lebanon and has since evolved into a significant political and military entity in the region.
The latest exchange of fire underscores ongoing regional instability and the persistent threat of cross-border conflict between Israel and its neighbors.
The IDF’s response highlights Israel’s policy of swiftly retaliating against attacks from Lebanese territory, aiming to deter further hostilities and protect its northern communities.
The strategic location of Kiryat Shmona near the Lebanese border places it at heightened risk during periods of escalated tensions, reflecting the broader geopolitical challenges in the Middle East.
As both sides claim defensive measures and retaliatory actions, international efforts continue to seek avenues for de-escalation and peaceful resolution to prevent further violence and instability in the region.
