Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel
Israel National News • • world
Key Points:
- Early Friday morning, Hezbollah launched at least two missiles from Lebanon towards Tel Aviv and surrounding areas; one was intercepted and the other landed in an open area with no reported injuries.
- On Thursday evening, four missiles were launched from Lebanon targeting northern Israeli regions including Haifa and the upper Galilee; one was intercepted and others fell in open areas, with no injuries reported despite over 50 rockets fired that day.
- The IDF warned that additional Israeli areas may come under fire and urged the public to remain vigilant and follow Home Front Command instructions, emphasizing readiness to operate both defensively and offensively.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and achieve a peace agreement, while stressing ongoing military actions against Hezbollah until full security is restored.
- US Vice President JD Vance clarified that the recent ceasefire focuses on Iran and America’s allies, excluding Lebanon, and warned Iran against undermining negotiations, highlighting the US commitment to its allies in the region.
