Israel confirms Hezbollah attack and retaliates
Photo: Israel confirmed the Hezbollah attack on the evening of August 3 (Getty Images)
Israel confirmed the Hezbollah attack late on August 3. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck targets in Lebanon in response, reports The Times of Israel.
The IDF reports that Hezbollah fired about 30 rockets from Lebanese territory. Israel notes that most of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system.
However, one rocket hit the community of Beit Hillel, and several others landed in open areas. According to the Israeli army, there were no casualties from the attack.
In response, Israeli Air Force jets struck the launch site used in the attack, located in the city of Marjayoun in southern Lebanon. Other Hezbollah infrastructure targets in the area were also attacked.
The IDF claims it also shelled the Odaisseh area with artillery to "remove a threat."
בהמשך להתרעות שהופעלו במרחב הגליל העליון במהלך הלילה, זוהו כ-30 שיגורים שחצו מלבנון. רובם יורטו על ידי לוחמי ההגנה האווירית. זוהתה נפילה במרחב בית הלל, ומספר שיגורים נפלו בשטחים פתוחים. אין נפגעים>> pic.twitter.com/WO2cpNjRkW
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Background
Late on the evening of August 3, media reports indicated that Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel from Lebanese territory. Footage of the Iron Dome air defense system in action was shared online.
Israeli media reported numerous interceptions over the Galilee Panhandle, with claims of dozens of rockets fired at Israel.
During the night, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack on Israeli territory. Additionally, the IDF had announced the previous evening that it had struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
