In a significant escalation of hostilities, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket attack on northern Israel following the death of senior commander Talal Sami Abdullah, known as ‘Abu Talib’, in an Israeli airstrike. The Israeli military confirmed that between 90 and 200 rockets were fired from southern Lebanon, with the Iron Dome defense system intercepting many, but some landing and causing fires. This marks the largest attack by Hezbollah since the conflict with Israel intensified on October 7, 2024. The attacks targeted settlements in the Upper Galilee and Western Galilee, including the city of Tiberias, which had not been hit since the 2006 Lebanon War and the occupied Golan Heights and caused fires in various areas but no casualties have been reported so far. In response to the rocket fire, the Israeli military launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The conflict has already resulted in significant casualties, with at least 467 people killed in Lebanon and 26 in Israel since October. The situation remains tense, with the potential for further escalation and a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Key points
- Hezbollah launched a massive rocket attack on northern Israel in retaliation for the killing of senior commander Talal Sami Abdullah.
- The attack included 90 to 200 rockets, targeting areas such as Tiberias for the first time since the 2006 Lebanon War.
- No casualties have been reported, but the rockets caused fires in northern Israel.
- The Israeli military has responded with airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
- The escalation raises fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Contradictions👾Some reports mention around 90 rockets fired, while others report over 200 rockets.
👾Reports vary on the number of casualties and the extent of damage caused by the rockets.
