IDF Shoots Down Hezbollah Rockets Fired in Truce Violation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted two rockets fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory on Wednesday, marking a violation of an ongoing ceasefire. The aerial attack prompted air-raid sirens across northern Israel, with over 25,000 civilians seeking shelter in bomb shelters. The IDF confirmed the interception of the projectiles, which originated from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group based in Lebanon.

The incident occurred in the community of Misgav Am, a small settlement on the northern border with Lebanon. The military reported that the rockets were launched in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Earlier in the day, a “suspicious aerial target” was detected entering Israeli airspace, prompting sirens and concerns over debris from the interceptor.

The attack led to widespread alarm, with sirens sounding in several northern Israeli towns, including Kiryat Shmona, Moshav Margaliot, and Kibbutz Manara. The Home Front Command reported that the alerts sent thousands of residents to safety. The IDF emphasized that the rockets were fired in direct contravention of the ceasefire, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Jerusalem had previously avoided major strikes in Beirut at the request of the United States. However, he warned that Israel would respond in kind if Hezbollah continued its attacks. Katz highlighted that the IDF had established a clear stance that the Lebanese capital would be treated similarly to Israel’s northern communities, which have been targeted by Hezbollah.

Katz claimed the Trump administration had endorsed this principle, warning Lebanese authorities of potential Israeli retaliation. The defense minister noted that this position was reflected in a phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had previously urged Netanyahu to avoid a major raid on Beirut, stating that he had spoken with Hezbollah representatives and that both sides had agreed to cease hostilities.

Despite the agreement, Hezbollah resumed attacks shortly after Trump’s announcement. Sirens sounded in Metula, an eastern Galilee town, following a Hezbollah rocket strike near Israeli soldiers operating in Southern Lebanon. The IDF reported no injuries in the incident, but the attack signaled a resumption of hostilities. The situation highlights the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the ongoing security challenges faced by Israel.

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