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Hezbollah Swarm Drone Strike on Israeli Base Near Haifa Leaves 67 Injured, 4 Dead, No Sirens

Oct 13, 2024, 06:20 PM

A Hezbollah drone strike on an Israeli military base near Binyamina, south of Haifa, has resulted in significant casualties. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, has left 67 people injured, with four in critical condition and seven seriously wounded. The drone targeted the dining hall at a Golani Brigade base, causing a mass casualty event. Israeli military officials confirmed that four soldiers were killed in the incident. Emergency services, including Magen David Adom, responded swiftly, evacuating the injured to various hospitals. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was in retaliation for Israeli actions in Beirut. The attack involved a swarm of drones, and no sirens were activated before the strike. Reports indicate that two drones were used in the attack.