Hezbollah's heaviest missile barrage plunges northern Israel into darkness

Published March 5th, 2024 - 06:38 GMT
Israel
Protesters hold smoke bombs during a gathering called for by relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, in front of the branch office of the US embassy in the coastal city of Tel Aviv, on March 5, 2024, calling for an intervention by the US President for the release of the hostages.
Highlights
he attack has resulted in widespread electricity outages in the area. According to Al-Mayadeen in southern Lebanon, a substantial portion of the missiles fired from Lebanese territory towards the Galilee have successfully reached their intended targets.

ALBAWABA- Israeli media sources report a significant escalation in hostilities as Hezbollah launches one of the heaviest missile barrages since the onset of the conflict towards the Galilee region. 

The attack has resulted in widespread electricity outages in the area. According to Al-Mayadeen in southern Lebanon, a substantial portion of the missiles fired from Lebanese territory towards the Galilee have successfully reached their intended targets. 

This marks a major offensive move by Hezbollah, with reports suggesting between 50 to 70 missiles launched in the attack.

Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with exchanges of fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli occupation forces. 

The Israeli Minister of Internal Security threatened to restore security on the northern borders either through negotiations or by using force, warning Hezbollah of severe consequences.

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