Debris and fragments fall around Nazareth following Hezbollah rocket barrage

Hezbollah launched a rocket barrage targeting Israeli military facilities, causing property damage in Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley.

 Nazareth, Galilee region with the Basilica of Annunciation on background. (photo credit: TOURISM MINISTRY, TOURISM MINISTRY/DAPHNA TAL)
Nazareth, Galilee region with the Basilica of Annunciation on background.
(photo credit: TOURISM MINISTRY, TOURISM MINISTRY/DAPHNA TAL)

Interception debris and munitions fragments fell in several locations around Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley following Hezbollah's rocket barrage, the police reported on Tuesday overnight.

The terrorist organization Hezbollah took responsibility for the attack, stating it had targeted multiple military facilities in Israel’s north, according to an announcement the organization made on its Telegram channel.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions as rockets are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Haifa, Israel, September 23, 2024.  (credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions as rockets are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Haifa, Israel, September 23, 2024. (credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

Launching Fadi 1 and Fadi 2 rockets, Hezbollah aimed at Amos base, west of Afula, the explosive factory in Zichron, north of Caesarea, and the Megiddo airport in the Jezreel Valley.

IAF responds to the attack

Police officers and bomb disposal experts were working to secure the impact sites. No injuries were reported, though property damage has occurred.

The IDF later reported that approximately 20 rockets were launched from Lebanon, some of which were intercepted by air defense fighters. Other rockets fell in open areas, according to the report.

Responding to the attack, Israel Air Force aircraft attacked the sources of the rocket fire.