World News: On Monday, the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched a major rocket offensive into northern Israel, targeting several towns and communities. The attacks came just a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly confirmed Israels role in a September attack on Hezbollah in Beirut, which he personally approved.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared video footage on X (formerly Twitter), capturing the aftermath of one such rocket attack. “#Northern_Israel_Is_Under_Attack. We will continue to defend our civilians against Hezbollahs aggression,” the IDF stated, reinforcing its commitment to protecting Israeli citizens.Civilian Casualties and Widespread DamageAccording to The Times of Israel, over 165 rockets were fired by Hezbollah, resulting in multiple injuries. Among the wounded were a one-year-old girl, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man, who suffered shrapnel injuries when a rocket impacted the town of Biina. All three were promptly taken to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya for treatment. The barrage also included approximately 50 rockets that targeted the Galilee area directly, with additional strikes reported in the Karmiel area and surrounding towns, causing significant damage.Northern Israel was rocked today by Hezbollahs relentless rocket barrage, leaving shattered homes in its wake. This isnt just another attack—its a stark reminder of why the IDF must dismantle Hezbollahs terror machine thats been endangering Israeli lives for over a year. pic.twitter.com/aWjlxl7c1K— Yaki Lopez🎗️ (@YakiLopez) November 11, 2024Hezbollah Claims Responsibility for Targeted AttacksHezbollah later claimed responsibility for these attacks, specifying that they had aimed at a “training base for the Paratroopers Brigade in the Karmiel settlement.” This assault marked a significant escalation, with Hezbollah identifying Israeli military installations as its main targets.Intensified Attacks on Haifa: 90 Rockets FiredLater, in what was one of the heaviest assaults in the ongoing conflict, Hezbollah launched two waves of rockets at the Israeli port city of Haifa. The first wave, consisting of 80 rockets, was mostly intercepted by Israels air defense systems, though several still managed to strike populated areas. A subsequent barrage of 10 rockets followed, which either landed in open spaces or were intercepted by the defense system. The Times of Israel noted that this wave of attacks on Haifa was one of the largest seen during this period of fighting.IDF Response: Hezbollah Rocket Launcher NeutralizedShortly after the strikes on Haifa, the IDF responded by deploying a drone to neutralize the Hezbollah rocket launcher responsible for the attack. This action underscored Israels swift countermeasures against Hezbollahs aggression as tensions continue to escalate along Israels northern border.
