Hezbollah Rocket Barrage Hits Water Near Nahariya Beach

Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets toward Nahariya on Saturday, marking the group's first such attack on the Israeli city in almost a month. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that several projectiles were intercepted by air defenses or landed in open areas.

The rocket fire extended to the city of Karmiel, representing the deepest strike by the Lebanese militant group since a ceasefire was established approximately one month ago. Overnight, a missile directly struck the city center of Kiryat Shmona, causing significant damage to businesses and shops, though no casualties were reported.

This escalation follows a period of intensified firing by Hezbollah over Friday night and Saturday, with a total of 10-15 rockets launched overnight and more during the day. The IDF announced that all other missiles fired during the Kiryat Shmona incident were successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome system.

In response to the renewed attacks, the IDF issued a warning on Saturday, indicating it is preparing for the possibility of increased Hezbollah fire directed towards northern Israel. This potential escalation is linked to the advancement of IDF operations in southern Lebanon. While Home Front Command guidelines remain unchanged, the IDF stressed the importance of public vigilance and adherence to current safety protocols.