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Rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon by the Hezbollah group, causing fires, injuries and destruction. In the city of Petah Tikva, rocket fragments set fire to several cars, and in Haifa, a rocket hit a five-story building, according to Israeli emergency services United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom (MDA), The Jurasalem Post reported.

Casualties and damage

• Petah Tikva: Rocket debris caused a fire, injuring four people. One person sustained moderate injuries, three were lightly injured. Among the injured were a 70-year-old woman who was poisoned by smoke and a 23-year-old man with minor burns. In addition, several people were injured during the evacuation to protected areas.
• Haifa: A rocket hit a five-storey building, injuring three people. More than 15 residents of the area were shocked. United Hatzalah medics treated a couple in their 60s who were hit by the debris.
• Kfar Blum (Khula Valley): A 60-year-old man sustained moderate injuries from shrapnel while working in chicken coops.

Previous attacks and other incidents

On Sunday morning, a rocket hit a factory in the Galilee, injuring a 51-year-old woman. She was hospitalised at the Galilee Medical Centre in Nagariya with minor injuries. A 50-year-old man sustained a head injury while running for cover.

Rocket attacks were reported in Kiryat Shmona, causing fires and damage to infrastructure. Police confirmed that rocket fragments damaged a house in Givat Ada, but there were no injuries.

IDF response and security measures

The Israeli Defence Forces reported that about 20 rockets were fired from Lebanon. Most of the missiles were intercepted by the air defence system, but some hit civilian objects.

The IDF has stated that Hezbollah’s attacks pose a serious threat to Israeli citizens. In response, the army has been conducting counterattacks on the terrorist group’s positions along the northern border.

Tensions in the region remain high and residents are advised to follow safety instructions.