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Hezbollah Fires 115 Rockets at Katzrin as Israel Strikes Back

Aug 20, 2024, 05:58 PM

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, with significant cross-border violence reported. Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets, estimated at over 115, targeting northern Israel, specifically the city of Katzrin in the Golan Heights. The attacks, which Hezbollah claims were in response to Israeli strikes on east Lebanon, were aimed at military bases but resulted in several rockets hitting residential areas, causing significant damage and injuring a man in his 30s. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported one person killed and 20 injured in the latest strikes, with previous reports indicating up to five fatalities. The situation remains tense, with ongoing exchanges of fire and fears of further escalation.