Massive attack: Hezbollah launches approximately 100 rockets at northern Israel

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

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On Wednesday night, the terrorist group Hezbollah launched an intense barrage of approximately 100 rockets from Lebanon toward several areas in northern Israel, shortly after 8:20 PM

The incident triggered warning sirens in several regions, and reports indicated multiple points of impact.

The spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) quickly reported that, in the preceding minutes, Hezbollah had fired rockets at Israeli territory. While air defense systems worked to intercept the projectiles, the Israeli Air Force was already responding with attacks on rocket launchers ready for use and other infrastructure installations belonging to the group in Lebanon. The official message reinforced that the public should strictly follow the guidelines of the Home Front Command and made it clear: the IDF will not tolerate any harm to Israeli civilians and will respond forcefully to any threat to the country.

Emergency teams from Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s medical service, responded to several incidents. A man in his 50s suffered a minor hand injury after being struck by a flying object. Elsewhere, a private single-story house was directly hit on the roof, causing destruction, debris, and smoke. Firefighters from the Galilee Central Station cut off the power, searched the property for trapped people, and helped the injured escape. MDA paramedics described the scene as miraculous: two people were slightly injured, one of whom managed to walk to the team with their family and was taken to the hospital. Other victims at the scene were in a state of panic but without serious injuries.

Following the attack, Hezbollah released a statement announcing the operation, dubbed “Al-?A?f al-Ma’k”l,” meaning “like straw devoured.” The expression refers to a verse from the Quran, in Surah Al-Fil (Chapter of the Elephant), which describes enemies left like chewed straw after a divine attack with birds dropping baked clay stones.

Hours before the rocket launch, there was already great tension in the region. Moshe Davidovich, president of the Mate Asher Regional Council and the frontline communities forum, made an urgent and unusual appeal to residents: to stay close to shelters or protected areas and avoid non-essential activities. He justified the request with the accumulation of alerts coming from security sources, advising everyone to be ready to run to a safe room or shelter within minutes. In several cities and kibbutzim, social events, meetings, and extracurricular activities in the evening were canceled, and notices were sent to families.

On social media and WhatsApp groups, messages spread rapidly warning of an imminent “significant missile barrage.” Despite the intense circulation of these rumors, the Home Front Command had not issued any official warning about unusual missile strikes expected that night, and civil defense instructions remained the same.

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Efi Defrin commented on the public situation that had developed. He said he was aware of the discussions about a possible escalation in rocket attacks, but emphasized that there was no change in the Home Front Command’s defense policy at that time. Israeli forces are prepared for a robust defense and will do whatever is necessary to protect citizens. He concluded by reinforcing that situational assessments are constant and any changes will be communicated immediately, and asked everyone to follow the Home Front Command’s guidelines, as they save lives.

The episode reflects the climate of permanent alert in communities near the border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah actions keep residents in a state of constant readiness.

Published in 03/11/2026 23h03

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