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Israel Activates Air Defenses After Rockets Hit Galilee Following Hezbollah's New Leader Appointment

Oct 29, 2024, 01:07 PM

The Israeli military activated air defenses in response to a volley of rockets launched from Lebanon targeting several Israeli settlements in northern occupied Palestine, including the Galilee. The rocket fire came shortly after Hezbollah declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as their new Secretary-General, succeeding Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reacted strongly to the appointment, calling it 'temporary' and stating that 'the countdown has begun.' Gallant also issued a warning to the new Hezbollah leader, indicating that his tenure might be short-lived.