Air raid sirens were activated across northern Israel early Saturday following a fresh wave of rocket and drone attacks launched from Lebanon, as cross-border hostilities continue to escalate.
According to reports by Yedioth Ahronot, warning sirens sounded repeatedly in several areas, including Kiryat Shmona, as well as the coastal cities of Nahariya and Acre. The alerts followed a series of attacks attributed to Hezbollah, involving both rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom, confirmed that rockets struck parts of Kiryat Shmona on Friday. One of the projectiles hit a building, sparking a fire that was later extinguished by emergency responders. Another structure was also damaged in the attack.
Despite the impact, authorities reported no casualties or injuries, though the incident raised concerns about gaps in early warning systems, as sirens were reportedly not activated prior to at least one of the strikes.
In a separate development, five rockets fired toward Karmiel were intercepted by Israeli air defence systems. Additional rockets targeting Nahariya and Acre were also intercepted, with some falling in open areas without causing damage.
Residents in several northern communities were instructed to remain in shelters as sirens continued to sound intermittently, highlighting the ongoing volatility along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Reports also indicated that at least four UAVs were launched toward the Upper Galilee region. While some were intercepted or crashed in open areas, the incidents further underscored the growing use of drones in the conflict.
The escalation comes amid continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon. Although Israel has expressed support for the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, officials maintain that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon, where hostilities have persisted.
The situation has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, as cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah intensify despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions elsewhere in the Middle East.
