In a dangerous development reflecting the escalating tension on the Lebanese-Israeli border, media sources reported the launch of several rockets from Lebanese territory towards the city of Haifa and its northern suburbs in Israel today.
Some sources mentioned that approximately 10 rockets were fired, leading to the activation of warning sirens in Haifa and surrounding areas, including Tiberias, the Galilee, and the occupied Golan Heights.
The Israeli army announced that it detected the rocket launches, while Israeli army radio confirmed the interception of a ballistic (surface-to-surface) missile launched from Lebanon. However, initial reports suggesting the failure of the Iron Dome system to intercept all rockets have not been confirmed.
Regarding damages and injuries, Israeli army radio reported that a vehicle in Haifa was hit by rocket shrapnel, without specific information about human casualties or widespread damage so far.
For its part, the Lebanese Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, indicating that it targeted the “Kiryat Ata” settlement with a barrage of “Fadi 1” rockets.
This escalation comes in the context of rising tension between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanese-Israeli border in recent weeks, raising fears of a possible widening of the conflict in the region.
It should be noted that information about this incident is still developing and may be subject to change as more details emerge. Initial reports may not be entirely accurate, and it is necessary to wait for official statements and further investigations to get a clearer picture of what happened.
In light of these developments, observers and diplomats have called for the need for restraint from all parties and intensification of diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.