Beirut, Lebanon — Web Desk: A Hezbollah rocket salvo targeting northern Israel injured eight Israeli soldiers, including the son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, according to Israeli military and media reports. The attack followed Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, prompting retaliation from the Lebanese militant group.
Several rockets reportedly bypassed Israel’s missile defense systems, landing close to a military camp in the northern region. The injured soldiers were rushed to nearby hospitals, where two are reportedly in critical condition, while the others sustained moderate injuries. Details about the condition of the minister’s son remain undisclosed.
The Israeli army responded with artillery and airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon identified as the launch sites for the rockets.
Hezbollah released a statement saying the attack was a direct response to Israeli strikes, aimed specifically at military targets. Analysts note that the incident underscores the fragile security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border and highlights the ongoing tit-for-tat military exchanges between the two sides.
