Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa, Israel responds with airstrikes
Hezbollah rockets injure 10 in Haifa; Israel targets Beirut in retaliation
Hezbollah rockets struck Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city, early on Monday, Israeli police reported. Ten individuals sustained injuries in Israel’s north, according to Israeli media. Hezbollah claimed to have targeted a military base south of Haifa with “Fadi 1” missiles. Reports indicated that two rockets hit Haifa on the Mediterranean Coast, while five others landed in Tiberias, 65 km away. Damage to buildings and properties was noted, with minor injuries reported and some people hospitalised.
Surveillance footage captured the moment a Hezbollah rocket struck Haifa. The location was verified by comparing the design and outline of buildings, business signs, trees, and road layout with file and satellite imagery. The date was confirmed through corroborating reports and the footage timestamp.
Israel’s military responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah’s Intelligence Headquarters in Beirut, targeting intelligence-gathering means, command centres, and other infrastructure. The strikes also hit Hezbollah weapons storage in the Beirut area, leading to secondary explosions that suggested the presence of weaponry.
🇮🇱🇱🇧 ‼️ Strike and arrival in Haifa. Hezbollah continues to shell Haifa and northern Israel despite Israeli strikes.
Strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon also continue. pic.twitter.com/VwURT1B01T
— Non Sibi Sed Aliis (@corRUSpondent) October 6, 2024
Additional airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa area, including weapons storage, infrastructure sites, a command centre, and a launcher. The military accused Hezbollah of placing command centres and weapons beneath residential buildings in Beirut, thus endangering civilians.
What Other Media Are Saying
- ABC reports Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa and Tiberias in northern Israel, injuring 10 people, while Israel retaliates with airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, endangering civilians.(read more)
- AP7AM reports Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s Haifa, causing casualties, in a response to Israeli attacks, emphasizing escalating tensions and potential further violence along the Lebanon-Israel border.(read more)
- GMA News Online: Hezbollah’s missile strike on Haifa, Israel, injured 10 people, targeting a military base with ‘Fadi 1’ missiles, highlighting the escalating conflict and its human impact.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Did Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa?
Yes, Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city.
How many people were injured in Haifa?
Israeli media reported 10 people were injured in northern Israel.
What did Hezbollah say about the rocket attack?
Hezbollah claimed it targeted a military base south of Haifa with ‘Fadi 1’ missiles.
What was the Israeli military’s response to the attacks?
Israeli fighter jets hit Hezbollah’s Intelligence Headquarters in Beirut and other targets in Lebanon.
Were there any secondary explosions after the Israeli airstrikes?
Yes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weaponry.
