Hezbollah launches rockets and drones at northern israel as the army advances in southern lebanon

A member of the security forces surveys the scene where a Hezbollah rocket hit the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, May 30, 2026. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)

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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Hezbollah group fired several rockets and drones toward northern Israel in response to the expansion of ground operations by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in southern Lebanon

Fortunately, there were no injuries in the attacks, despite repeated warnings that caused the population to run for shelter.

Sirens sounded several times in northern communities, especially in the Upper Galilee and Western Galilee regions.

Cities such as Safed, Kiryat Shmona, and Karmiel were targeted.

Most of the rockets were intercepted by Israeli defense systems, while others fell in open areas.

A video recorded in the coastal city of Nahariya showed rockets falling into the Mediterranean Sea near the beach, frightening bathers who had to quickly take cover.

In addition to rockets, Hezbollah launched drones.

One of them hit a military zone near the border community of Shomera, while two others were intercepted.

A third apparent drone didn’t even cross the border, according to the Israeli army.

These actions occur at a time of growing tension, following a previous night already marked by alarms and explosions that left residents frustrated with the delay in ending the threat from the Iranian-backed Lebanese group.

The IDF stated it was prepared for a possible increase in rocket attacks from Lebanon, precisely because of the advance of its troops further into Lebanese territory.

However, so far, there have been no changes in the Home Front Command’s guidelines for the civilian population.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that soldiers from the Israeli 36th Division crossed the Litani River, surpassing the defensive line declared by Israel.

This line marks a security zone in southern Lebanon, located mainly south of the river, which is about 30 kilometers from the Israeli border.

For decades, this river has served as a reference point for Israel trying to push Hezbollah north.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army reported attacking a Hezbollah artillery command center in the Burj al-Shamali region of southern Lebanon on Friday.

The site was occupied by militants, and secondary explosions were observed after the bombing, indicating the presence of weapons inside the structure.

On the Lebanese side, the national news agency reported Israeli air strikes and artillery bombardments near Beaufort Castle, a historic Crusader-built fortress located about 15 kilometers from the border, offering a wide view of southern Lebanon.

This castle was occupied by Israeli troops for 18 years until their withdrawal in 2000.

There were also reports of attacks in other areas, including the village of Ansar, where three people died, and a drone that injured two Lebanese soldiers on a road near Nabatieh.

Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities expressed disappointment with the US-mediated security talks held Friday at the Pentagon.

Sources cited by Arab media indicated that the meeting did not produce concrete progress, especially regarding a comprehensive ceasefire.

Pentagon Deputy Secretary Elbridge Colby described the discussions as productive, but they were only the first strictly military meeting after the decision to divide negotiations into diplomatic and security tracks.

The diplomatic part is expected to continue next week at the State Department.

The path to an agreement remains long and difficult.

The Lebanese government demands the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, while Hezbollah strongly opposes disarmament and criticizes the government itself for engaging in dialogue with Israel.

A ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump in April has not been fully felt in southern Lebanon, where Israel continues to carry out daily attacks against Hezbollah targets, and the group responds with rockets and drones.

The United States has approved Israeli attacks against identified threats, but has set limits, especially against actions in Beirut.

This escalation reflects the complexity of the current conflict, which involves not only military actions on the ground, but also delicate international negotiations seeking a more lasting solution for security on the border between Israel and Lebanon.

The population of northern Israel remains on alert, while the army advances with the aim of protecting its communities from future threats.

Published in 05/30/2026 21h32

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