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34 rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel, 25 of them intercepted -VIDEO-UPDATED

06 April 2023 18:43 (UTC +04:00)

Dozens of rockets were fired from southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon with 25 intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over northern Israel, the military said. At least three people were injured, APA reports citing the Times of Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces said 34 rockets had been fired toward the border with five landing inside Israel, and most of the rest downed by Iron Dome. The impact sites of four others were not yet clear.

Such a massive barrage would this the largest number of rockets fired from Lebanon since the 2006 war, during which thousands of rockets were launched at Israel. In August 2021, Hezbollah fired 19 rockets at northern Israel.

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According to initial assessments cited by the Kan public broadcaster, some 30 rockets were launched from southern Lebanon at the Western and Upper Galilee in northern Israel earlier, APA reports citing Times of Israel.

The network says at least five landed in Israeli territory, some causing injuries and damage.

The rest were downed by the Iron Dome air defense system.

The Israel Defense Forces has yet to provide an exact number of rockets.

The attack may mark the largest number of rockets fired from Lebanon since the 2006 war, during which thousands of rockets were launched at Israel. In August 2021, Hezbollah fired 19 rockets at northern Israel.