ICYMI – Just as Passover began, Lebanon declared war against Israel by sending a barrage of rockets into northern Israel territory on the morning of April 6.
Israel Defense Forces report that at least 34 rockets were launched into the Galilee region of the country:
An initial inquiry identified 34 rockets that were fired from Lebanon into Israel.
25 rockets were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array, while 5 landed in Israeli territory. 4 additional launches are under review. pic.twitter.com/531IL6xNQo
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 6, 2023
The majority of the rockets were unable to touchdown on the ground, thanks to the Iron Dome.
Of the rockets that did land, only a few people were reported to have suffered minor injuries from the shrapnel.
The JPost reported on the incident:
Rocket sirens sounded across northern Israel on Thursday afternoon, during the Passover holiday, amid a barrage of rocket attacks launched across the northern border with Lebanon, the IDF confirmed.
A single rocket launched from Lebanese territory was successfully shot down by the Iron Dome air defense system. Minutes later, sirens sounded in dozens of northern Israeli towns and villages, especially in the western Galilee, amid a barrage of rockets from Israel’s northern border.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office sent out a statement on Thursday afternoon, saying the prime minister will hold a situational assessment with his security cabinet later on Thursday. The security cabinet is expected to meet at 8:30 p.m. according to N12.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also said he was familiar with the details of the security situation in Israel’s North, adding that initial orders were given to the IDF for a response. IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi later convened a meeting with the IDF General staff, with Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar attending as well.
The barrage included 34 rocket launches from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory, the IDF confirmed in a statement.
Local residents reported hearing loud blasts echo across northern Israel, as red alerts sounded out in towns near the Lebanese border, including Matsuva, Shlomi, Hanita, Admit, Eylon, Hila, Rosh HaNikra and Arab el Aramashe.
