An anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Margaliot, an Israeli hamlet on the countrys northern border on Monday. The incident resulted in the death of an Indian national from Kerala and two injuries, according to the sources.In the attack, Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam, Kerala, lost his life. According to reports, his remains were identified at Ziv Hospital. Paul Melvin and Bush Joseph George were hurt and sent to hospitals to receive medical attention.George was injured on his face and body and was sent to the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva. He was placed under observation following surgery and getting recovered. He could communicate with his Indian family, as the source informed. Melvin is being treated at Ziv Hospital after suffering minor injuries.Before this, one of the spokespersons for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA) informed that one foreign worker was killed and seven others were injured in the attack.Update to the anti-tank missile attack in the northern Galilee: MDA EMTs and Paramedics are reporting a total of 8 casualties: 1 killed, 2 in serious condition, 4 moderate, and 1 mild. The casualties, all with shrapnel, are being evacuated by MDA and IAF helicopters. pic.twitter.com/SUsDOYYmij— Magen David Adom (@Mdais) March 4, 2024The sources state that the strike is thought to have been carried out by the Shia Hezbollah movement in Lebanon. Since October 8, the group has been supporting Hamas during the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip by launching rockets, missiles, and drones at northern Israel.Israeli soldiers respondAccording to an official statement by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday, they had retaliated by using artillery to bombard the launch location. The Israeli Defense Forces (MIDF) also reported that it had hit two Hezbollah locations: one near Ayta ash-Shab, southern Lebanon, and another at a complex where the group was meeting.It is to be noted that Hezbollah has been attacking Israeli villages and military installations in the north since October 8, claiming the operations are in support of Gaza.
