Hezbollah Launches Rockets and Drones at Northern Israel, Injuring Five; IDF Responds

Aug 19, 2024, 03:59 AM

In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets and drones from southern Lebanon targeting northern Israel, particularly the Kiryat Shmona and Western Galilee areas. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that approximately 20 rockets were fired, with several intercepted by air defenses, and no initial injuries were reported. However, subsequent drone attacks resulted in five Israelis being injured, including two Israeli soldiers who were seriously injured in the town of Ya'ara, with one person critically injured. The IDF responded by striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including a rocket launcher in the Qabrikha area. The situation remains tense with ongoing alerts in northern Israeli communities.