Videos out of Israel show rockets streaking through the air with some landing on the ground and exploding.
Reports claim the missiles were fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon in what could result in a major escalation in the Middle East.
160 rockets fired from Lebanon
on Israel
today.
There is no “occupation” or disputed territories there. The border between Lebanon and Israel is internationally recognized.
Remember this when Israel retaliates soon, and Beirut looks like Gaza…
pic.twitter.com/RyJKHwBdPF— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) June 12, 2024
BREAKING
: Hezbollah is hitting them hard right now.pic.twitter.com/0BbxFixP9s
— Syrian Girl
(@Partisangirl) June 13, 2024
Explosive interception over Safed amid second day of intense #Hezbollah attacks on northern #Israel pic.twitter.com/Ts8LDZugtC
— Madmax OSINT
(@madmaxburn88) June 13, 2024
The IDF only reported 40 “projectiles” were fired and that five “suspicious aerial targets” – likely drones – were launched into Israeli territory.
Hezbollah launched approx. 40 projectiles toward northern Israel moments ago. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted numerous launches, however, a number of hits that fell—ignited fires.
Additionally, five suspicious aerial targets were identified. The IDF Aerial… pic.twitter.com/DZft8YwCgM
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 13, 2024
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for attacking 15 Israeli military sites in the Galilee and Golan Heights, including Northern Command HQ in Safed and multiple bases in the Golan Heights and… https://t.co/l2vcWxY8qk pic.twitter.com/Zaa4O3Yx0v
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 13, 2024
BREAKING:
Over 150 rockets and drones with large amounts of explosives are hitting northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/IIxLB63QEI
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) June 13, 2024
According to reports, Hezbollah launched the attack in response to Israel recently taking out one of its top commanders.
Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said during a press briefing Thursday his nation “will respond with force to all aggressions by Hezbollah,” adding that “whether through diplomatic efforts or otherwise, Israel will restore security on our northern border.”
Israel vows to respond 'with force' to Hezbollah 'aggressions
Israel will respond with force to all aggressions by Hezbollah," Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said during a press briefing, adding that "whether through diplomatic efforts or otherwise, Israel will… pic.twitter.com/iFo10smCt8
— OpenEyeReports (@OpenEyeReports) June 13, 2024