At least four people reportedly wounded after Hezbollah drone hits northern Israel
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At a glance
- A Hezbollah explosive drone struck a structure in Moshav Beit Hillel, east of Kiryat Shmona, injuring at least four people.
- Fire crews responded to the incident and are working at the crash site, with the IDF investigating the drone strike.
- Another drone crash was reported in the Tel Dan nature reserve, where firefighters worked to extinguish a resulting blaze.
An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah struck a structure in Moshav Beit Hillel, located east of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel, on Sunday afternoon, reportedly injuring at least four people.
Emergency services, including fire crews, were dispatched to the scene and are actively working at the crash site. While Israeli media reports indicate that at least four individuals sustained injuries, their specific conditions have not yet been disclosed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the incident, as the drone reportedly hit a military zone.
In a separate event, another drone crash was reported in the Tel Dan nature reserve. Firefighter teams were engaged in extinguishing a fire that erupted following the crash. Commander for the fire in the Dan Reserve, Lahav Amal Tahish, stated, "We acted with determination and, by quickly combining forces with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the firefighters, we managed to stop the fire front and gain control of the fire before it spread deeper into the reserve."
We acted with determination and, by quickly combining forces with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the firefighters, we managed to stop the fire front and gain control of the fire before it spread deeper into the reserve.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.