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Fires ignited in northern Israel by Hezbollah rockets, IDF strikes terrorist targets in Lebanon

 
 Fire near Yaara in the northern Galilee started by a Hezbollah rocket on September 12, 2024. (photo credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN)
Fire near Yaara in the northern Galilee started by a Hezbollah rocket on September 12, 2024.
(photo credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN)

Hezbollah launched over 60 rockets into northern Israel, according to the group's affiliated Al-Mayadeen.

The IDF carried out a series of strikes in Lebanon on targets belonging to Hezbollah, the military announced Saturday afternoon. Immediately following Israel's strikes, rocket sirens sounded in a number of northern Israeli communities, including Safed and Kiryat Shmona, among others. 

Hezbollah launched over 60 rockets into northern Israel, according to the group's affiliated Al-Mayadeen.

Fires break out in northern Israel

Israel Police later confirmed that there were several fallen rockets in the northern district which has resulted in several fires being ignited. Israel's Fire and Rescue services are currently tackling the flames.

 Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon in the Golan Heights, on September 15, 2024 (credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)
Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon in the Golan Heights, on September 15, 2024 (credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

Police are continuing their search for the remains of rockets and have instructed the public to avoid approaching any remains that they discover.

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There are no reports at this time of any injuries or damage.

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