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Hezbollah Launches Drone and Rocket Attacks on Northern Israel, Hitting Ayelet HaShahar and Nahariya

Aug 6, 2024, 09:33 AM

Hezbollah has launched a series of drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel, targeting both military and civilian areas. The attacks have resulted in multiple injuries, including two Israeli soldiers who were moderately wounded and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Safed. The town of Ayelet HaShahar and the city of Nahariya were among the hardest hit, with reports of drone impacts causing casualties and property damage. Other affected areas include the Upper Galilee, Yiftah, Kiryat Shmona, and Acre in the Western Galilee. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for these attacks, stating they were in retaliation for the killing of a top commander. The Israeli military has responded with air raid alerts and interceptions, but the situation remains tense with ongoing sirens and alerts in the region.