Two people were killed as Hezbollah launched over 20 rockets at Kiryat Shmona in Israel, overwhelming the Iron Dome defence system. The rockets have caused widespread damage in the city which is just a few kilometres from the Lebanon border. In a special broadcast from the border city, Pradeeop Dutta reports on the intensification of Israel’s multi-front war.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that while some rockets were intercepted, others caused significant damage and fatalities.
Hezbollah has stated that the attack was in retaliation and to show support for Palestinians in Gaza.
This is the second large missile strike by Hezbollah inside Israel in recent days. Earlier, the militant group fired 40 rockets at Haifa area. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange hostilities.The recent attacks have heightened concerns about the potential for a wider war. The region is on edge as these events unfold, with both sides preparing for possible further escalations.
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The Iran-backed militant group Wednesday released a drone footage of Israeli military bases. The recon drone captured images of Israeli military bases, headquarters, and facilities in the Haifa-Carmel area of the country.
Israel’s air defence was caught off guard as the drone was not captured by Israel’s Iran Dome, David’s Sling and Arrows. The footage was captured by ‘Hoopoe Drone” of the Lebanon-based group.
The footage exposed the first lien of defence of Israel. Notably, it is important to note that Hafia-Carmel port is a crucial defence point for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan area. The footage is said to feature significant locations, like Kiryat Shmona industrial zone, the Haifa oil refinery, Kiryat Ata industrial area.
Significance Of Haifa-Carmel Area
Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. After the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel on in 1948 Haifa became the gateway for Jewish immigration into Israel.
Nasrallah’s Successor Killed:
On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed today that Israel assassinated Hashem Safieddine, the projected new Hezbollah leader, during an airstrike in Beirut last week. Safieddine was supposed to take over from Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah. Furthermore, Netanyahu said that Israel had removed Safieddine’s own heir, albeit he did not elaborate on this individual.
Earlier this month, Israel launched a “limited ground operation” into southern Lebanon after a series of attacks killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and most of his top commanders. The fighting is the worst since Israel and Hezbollah fought a month-long war in 2006.
At least 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians, medics and Hezbollah fighters, have reportedly been killed so far in Israeli strikes. Around 1.2 million (12 lakh) were driven from their homes.
