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On Friday morning, 28 March 2025, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) struck terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon. This operation was a response to a rocket attack on Israel’s border areas earlier that day. The IDF press service reported this, stressing that the strikes were aimed at destroying potential threats.
According to Lebanese sources, an Israeli drone attacked a car on the Barashit-Bayt Yahun road in southern Lebanon. At the same time, IDF artillery fired at targets in the Ka’aqa’aiya, Kfar Kila and Yohmore areas. Residents of Israel’s border areas also felt the tension: at 07:50 local time in the Upper Galilee – in the towns of Kiryat Shmona, Tel Hai, Misgav Am and Margaliot – the early warning system for missile danger was activated.
According to the IDF, two rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Israel. One of them was intercepted by a missile defence system, and the other fell on the Lebanese side. Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant damage as a result of this incident.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese group Hezbollah was quick to disassociate itself from the shelling. In their statement, the organisation’s representatives stressed that they remained committed to the ceasefire agreement and were not involved in the launch of the missiles. This position raises the question: if not Hezbollah, who was behind the attack? Experts suggest that it could be the work of smaller radical groups operating in the region, or even a provocation from the outside.
The situation on the Israeli-Lebanese border has been tense for months. Residents of border areas on both sides are forced to live in constant expectation of escalation. Although this time there were no casualties, each such incident reminds us of the fragility of peace in this explosive region.
Will the parties manage to avoid a full-scale conflict? So far, the answer to this question remains open, and the international community is closely monitoring the developments.
