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Hezbollah Rockets Hit Israeli Base on Mount Meron

Aug 23, 2024, 06:34 AM

The Israeli Defense Force's Air Control Base on Mount Meron in the Upper Galilee region of Northern Israel suffered a direct hit during a Hezbollah rocket barrage. The attack, which occurred on Friday morning, was confirmed by security officials and resulted in a fire at the base. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for the attack, which is part of ongoing hostilities and is located approximately eight kilometers from the Lebanon border. This incident is one of several attacks on Mount Meron by Hezbollah amid the ongoing conflict.