Key takeaways:
- 34 rockets were fired from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory on Thursday.
- 25 rockets were intercepted, five landed in Israeli territory, and the status of the remaining four is under review.
- The rocket fire from Lebanon was carried out by Palestinian militants in connection to the violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque earlier this week.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that 34 rockets were fired from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory on Thursday. Of those, 25 were intercepted, five landed in Israeli territory, and the status of the remaining four is under review. In response, the IDF conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip early Friday, escalating tensions in the region.
The rocket fire from Lebanon was carried out by Palestinian militants in connection to the violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque earlier this week. Two people were wounded in the attack, and people across Israel’s northern frontier were forced to take shelter.
The IDF said in a statement that the numbers of rockets fired from Lebanon were not final, and that the situation was still under review. The IDF also noted that the rocket fire from Lebanon was the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region in recent days.
The escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants has raised concerns of a wider conflict in the region. The IDF has urged citizens to remain vigilant and follow all safety instructions.
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