It was the deadliest attack carried out by the militant group on Israeli territory since the Israeli army launched its ground operation in Lebanon more than two weeks ago.
All night, emergency services in Binyamina, in northwest Israel, were on alert. A drone attack claimed by Hezbollah targeted a military base in this village located between Tel Aviv and Haifa.
One of the projectiles could not be intercepted by the Israeli army. Results: at least four dead, all soldiers, and more than 60 injured, according to emergency services.
“The situation was difficult. The impact of the strike caused serious injuries from the explosion and shrapnel. The injured required life-saving medical treatment and were quickly evacuated to hospitals.”said paramedic Rafi Sheva.
This is the deadliest attack in Israel since the acceleration of the conflict between the IDF and Hezbollah at the end of September. The movement threatens Israel with further attacks if its offensive in Lebanon continues.
In southern Lebanon, precisely, UNIFIL denounces a forceful entry of Israeli tanks into its positions. For several days, the IDF has been accused of “deliberately” firing on the positions of the United Nations Interim Force in the country. For the UN spokesperson, these attacks against the Blue Helmets could constitute a “war crime”.
Fearing a regional escalation, the Pentagon announced on Sunday that the United States would deploy an anti-missile system in Israel against Iran, after several attacks by Tehran.
During a telephone exchange, Emmanuel Macron called on the Iranian president to support a general de-escalation.
Israel is also continuing its offensive in the Gaza Strip, where the bombing of a school housing displaced people left at least 22 dead in Nuseirat, in the center of the enclave.
Early this Monday morning, the Israeli army also targeted a hospital housing displaced people in Deir al-Balah, causing at least 3 deaths and 40 injuries.