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Hezbollah Kamikaze Drone Hits Golani Brigade Base, Injuring 67 Soldiers Near Haifa

Oct 13, 2024, 05:24 PM

On October 13, 2024, a kamikaze drone attack attributed to Hezbollah struck the dining hall of the Golani Brigade's training camp in Binyamina, south of Haifa, resulting in a mass casualty event. Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency medical service, confirmed that at least 67 soldiers were injured, with four in critical condition and several others seriously wounded. Emergency services, including ambulances and helicopters, transported the injured to nearby hospitals. The Israeli Defense Forces are investigating the incident, particularly the failure of air defenses to intercept the drone and the lack of warning sirens prior to the attack. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it launched a swarm of drones in retaliation for Israeli actions.