Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah launched a drone attack that struck close to a kindergarten school in Nesher, Israel, on Monday.
This development comes after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have struck at the terrorist group in Lebanon, seeking to eliminate further threats from the region. No injuries were reported in Hezbollah’s attack as staff had already moved the children to a bomb shelter after hearing nearby alerts, according to the Times of Israel.
“We had a miracle of miracles,” said Sarah Yasour, a kindergarten teacher at the school. She told the news outlet that the alarms sounded as the school was “just starting the morning assembly.”
The incident has raised concerns about the functionality of Israeli air defense systems in the northern regions close to the border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah is headquartered. The IDF is investigating why the alarm did not sound sooner.
Hezbollah has ramped up its attacks on Israeli targets over recent weeks, especially after the IDF eliminated its leader Hassan Nasrallah. The killing of Nasrallah was lauded as a significant victory by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who declared that the IDF has “defeated Hezbollah.”
The official affirmed that at this point, “it is our job to continue to put pressure in order to bring about the fruits of that victory,” according to Reuters.
IDF operations against Hezbollah have also intensified, with airstrikes targeting the terrorist group’s positions in Lebanon and assets that are critical to its military capabilities. There have been numerous international calls for a ceasefire, with the Biden administration and other allies urging both parties to work toward a peaceful resolution.
⚠️Over 80 rockets were launched by Hezbollah at Israel since this morning, 1 hypersonic missile by the Houthis, and over 4 drones from Iraq.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar indicated that “certain progress” has been made related to conversations with U.S. officials to broker a ceasefire deal, The Associated Press reported. Saar stressed that any agreement would require strict enforcement mechanisms to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its military infrastructure near the Israel-Lebanon border. On the other hand, Hezbollah’s spokesperson said the group is willing to continue hostilities over the long term.
Hezbollah began firing into Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, in solidarity with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Since the conflict erupted, more than 3,200 people have been killed and more than 14,000 wounded in Lebanon, the Health Ministry reported.
The Israel-Hamas war began after Palestinian militants stormed into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and abducting 250 others. Israel’s military response in Gaza has killed more than 43,000 people, Palestinian health officials say. The officials do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but say more than half of those killed were women and children.
Note that the casualty figures come from the Gaza Health Ministry, an outfit not known for their truthfulness.
Israeli forces reported that 190 rockets were fired from Lebanon on November 10. About half of these were aimed at Haifa and surrounding areas. The IDF managed to intercept most of the projectiles, but many made it through their defenses, causing injuries and property damage. “Israel will not agree to any arrangement that does not guarantee its right to enforce and prevent terrorism independently,” Katz vowed.
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