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A missile barrage launched by Iran struck northern Israel, killing five people including a mother and her two daughters, and injuring at least 28 others, with additional casualties reported in central Israel. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst scenes of destruction and chaos.
The IDF conducted exercises over the past week to prepare troops for potential combat in Lebanon, focusing on complex and mountainous terrain, information gathering, and defending northern communities from enemy attacks.
Fires in northern Israel, sparked by Hezbollah rockets, have destroyed 3,500 acres of forest and hospitalized 11 people, intensifying demands for the Israeli government to address the escalating conflict. As Israel's war cabinet meets to discuss the situation, residents link the rocket attacks to Israel's actions in Gaza, while government officials and military leaders consider a more aggressive response. Hezbollah warns of severe retaliation if the conflict expands.
The IDF and emergency services will conduct a large drill in northern Israel, involving active traffic of naval vessels, aircraft, and security forces, as part of efforts to improve emergency preparedness and readiness for fighting on various fronts. The exercise will include personnel from the IDF, Home Front Command, police, Magen David Adom, Fire and Rescue Services, and the municipalities, with no pyrotechnics being used during the planned drill.
The northern region of Israel, particularly areas near the Lebanon border, has been under constant threat from Hezbollah attacks, including rockets, mortar fire, and anti-tank missiles. This has led to the evacuation of 40 Israeli communities and a significant impact on tourism and livelihoods. Despite the ongoing tensions, life continues in areas further away from the border, such as the bustling town of Yarka. On Saturday, sirens sounded in some northern areas, but the day passed relatively quietly. The IDF responded to launches from Lebanon by striking a Hezbollah command center.