Live updates: Over 270 rockets fired at northern Israel so far today

Magen David Adom teams treat a number of people who were injured on the way to shelter, as well as several people suffering from anxiety. Damage caused to MDA ambulance in Jezreel Valley. About 20 launches identified.

Israel National News

Published: Sep 24, 2024, 3:47 AM (GMT+3)
Updated: Sep 25, 2024, 12:55 AM
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Officers collect rocket fragments in Nof Hagalil
Officers collect rocket fragments in Nof HagalilPolice Spokesperson

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, September 13th, ordered that the safe return of northern Israel’s residents to their homes be added to the war’s objectives. During the next week, dozens of Hezbollah operatives were killed and thousands were maimed when their communication devices exploded. Israel did not claim responsibility for the explosions, but foreign media reported that the Mossad was behind them.

The following Friday, IAF jets guided by the Intelligence Directorate, targeted and eliminated Ibrahim Aqil, head of operations and commander of the Radwan Force of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, during a meeting with Radwan Force commanders in the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut. In addition to Aqil, 15 other Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in the strike, including senior commanders in the Radwan Force chain of command.

Hezbollah responded on Saturday night by expanding their range of fire and increasing rocket and UAV launches, targeting the lower Galilee, Haifa Bay, and Jezreel Valley areas. At the same time, the IDF increased its strikes on Hezbollah targets, striking buildings used to store long-range missiles. On Monday, IDF Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi announced that the name of the operation in the northern arena is “Northern Arrows.” Officials in Lebanon said 492 people were killed in IDF strikes throughout the country on Monday and that 1,645 were injured.

Live Updates:

Wednesday, September 25:

12:55 a.m.: The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said that following the sirens that sounded in the Arava area, a UAV was identified approaching from the east and a fall was identified in the area.

No injuries were reported.

12:44 a.m.: Media in Lebanon reported an Israeli strike in the Al-Jiya area, south of Beirut. According to the report, sounds of explosions were also heard in the Lebanese capital.

The Saudi channel Al-Hadath reported that the strike targeted a Hezbollah weapons warehouse.

12:36 a.m.: Home Front Command: Further to the report of a siren warning about the infiltration of a hostile aircraft into Israel – the incident has concluded.

12:22 a.m.: Siren warning of an infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in the Arava region.

Tuesday, September 24th:

8:07p.m.: The IDF announced that following the sirens that sounded between 19:39 and 19:42 in the area of HaCarmel, three UAVs were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of them were intercepted. The details are under review.

Over the last two hours, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF conducted a number of extensive strikes on dozens of terror targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area of Beqaa and several different areas in southern Lebanon. The strikes are ongoing.

The IAF struck and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure in which weapons were stored, as well as dozens of launchers that were aimed toward Israeli territory.

Over the past day, Hezbollah terrorists fired dozens of rockets from the area of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon toward Israeli civilians.

The IAF is currently conducting strikes on weapons storage facilities in the area.

“The IDF will continue operating to dismantle and degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and terrorist infrastructure,” the military stated.

8:00p.m.: Sirens activated in Haifa, suspected drone infiltration under investigation.

7:53p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

7:47p.m.: Sirens sounded in Beit Jann, northern Israel.

7:44p.m.: Sirens sounded in Megadim and Neveh Yam, northern Israel.

7:41p.m.: Sirens sounded in Atlit and Neveh Yam, northern Israel.

7:24p.m.: Sirens sounded in the city of Safed and surrounding areas, northern Israel.

6:38p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

6:25p.m.: The IDF stated, “The terrorist Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Head of Hezbollah’s Missiles and Rockets Force, who was eliminated by the IDF today (Tuesday), planned the abduction terror attack in Mount Dov in the 2000s, in which Staff Sergeant Benyamin (Benny) Avraham, Staff Sergeant Adi Avitan and Staff Sergeant Omar Sawaid were abducted and killed. They were brought back to Israel for burial in 2004.”

6:08p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

6:05p.m.: The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced, “The IDF is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. Details to follow.”

5:37p.m.: Sirens sounded in the city of Safed and surrounding areas, northern Israel.

5:30p.m.: The IDF confirmed that the head of Hezbollah’s missile unit was eliminated in an airstrike in Beirut Tuesday afternoon.

5:15p.m.: Sirens sounded in Margaliot and Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel.

4:27p.m.: Hezbollah claimed that it fired rockets at the Upper Galilee community of Rosh Pina.

4:26p.m.: Sources told Reuters that the head of Hezbollah’s missile unit was killed in an airstrike in Beirut on Tuesday afternoon.

3:51p.m.: The IDF announced that over the past day, the Israeli Air Force fighter jet squadrons conducted hundreds of operational sorties in order to remove threats to Israeli civilians and degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure and capabilities in Lebanon. Approximately 2,000 munitions were used in strikes on approximately 1,500 terrorist infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon and deep inside Lebanese territory. IAF fighter jets are continuing their activity, conducting strikes even at this time.

3:46p.m.: Sirens sounded in the city of Safed and surrounding areas, northern Israel.

3:29p.m.: Sirens sounded in Katzrin and Kidmat Zvi, northern Israel.

3:21p.m.: Sirens sounded in Ya’ara, northern Israel.

3:14p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Central Galilee and HaAmakim areas, northern Israel.

3:10p.m.: Reports of rocket strikes in Acre. No injuries reported currently.

3:05p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee and HaMifratz areas, northern Israel.

2:56p.m.: Initial report – The IDF conducted a targeted strike in Beirut. Details to follow.

2:53p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Center and Lower Galilee areas, northern Israel.

2:14p.m.: The IDF is currently striking terror targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon, an IDF statement read.

1:57p.m.: Sirens sound in the Upper Galilee and Western Galilee.

1:43p.m.: Following the recent barrage on the Ha’amakim area, a number of fires broke out in open areas.

1:33p.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel, warning of a hostile aircraft intrusion.

1:32p.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel, warning of incoming missiles.

1:28p.m.: Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics are providing medical treatment to a 19-year-old young man who is in moderate condition after being injured by shrapnel following the recent barrage on northern Israel.

1:09p.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel.

1:07p.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel.

12:45p.m.: A short while ago, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck terror targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Beqaa and several areas in southern Lebanon. Among the targets struck were buildings in which weapons were stored, command centers, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites.

During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating that large amounts of weapons were stored in the buildings.

The IDF will continue operating to dismantle and degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and terrorist infrastructure.

12:42p.m.: Sirens sound in Avivim, in northern Israel

12:00p.m.: The IDF is continuing to strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon as part of Operation “Northern Arrows.”

Following the sirens that sounded between 10:32 and 10:33 in the Lower Galilee and HaAmakim areas, approximately ten projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted. No injuries were reported.

The IDF is continuing to strike terror targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

Over the past few hours, the IAF struck Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, including launchers, terrorist infrastructure sites and buildings in which weapons were stored.

10:57a.m.: Reports of hits near the Golani Junction, none injured

10:50a.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel

10:45a.m.: A total of 113 people have been killed and over 500 injured in the IDF’s strikes in northern Beqaa over the past day, Al Mayadeen reported.

10:32a.m.: Sirens sounded in the Lower Galilee and Ha’amakim areas, northern Israel.

10:31a.m.: Following the sirens that sounded at 09:36 in the HaAmakim area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas. Fallen fragments from the interceptions were identified in the area. No injuries were reported.

Furthermore, following the sirens that sounded between 09:42 and 09:44 in the Upper Galilee area, approximately 50 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The majority of the projectiles were intercepted and several fallen projectiles were identified in the area. Damage was caused to buildings in the area.

Israeli Fire and Rescue services are currently operating to extinguish fires caused by the strikes in the area. No injuries were reported.

10:30a.m.: The Galilee Medical Center reported that it is treating nine victims following the sirens in northern Israel, including some who were injured in traffic accidents after the sirens sounded.

10:26a.m.: Dashcam footage from a vehicle traveling near Tamra, showing the vehicle moving forward until a rocket strikes nearby.

10:20a.m.: Rocket lands in Kiryat Shmona, sparking fire

10:01a.m.: Around 50 missiles were launched in the barrage towards Kiryat Shmona

9:50a.m.: Interceptions reported over Kiryat Shmona

9:42 a.m.: Sirens sounded in the Galilee panhandle.

9:36 a.m.: Sirens sounded in the Jezreel Valley

8:00 a.m.: The IDF announced that overnight (Tuesday), with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in numerous areas in southern Lebanon.

During the strikes, the IDF struck the Hezbollah terrorist cell that carried out the attack and the launchers that were used to fire at the HaAmakim area overnight.

Furthermore, IDF artillery and tanks struck additional terrorist targets in the area of Ayta ash Shab and Ramyeh in southern Lebanon.

7:43 a.m.: Sirens sounded in the Haifa Bay area and western Galilee.

6:00 a.m.: Sirens sounded in Nahariya.

4:32 a.m.: The IDF said that following the sirens that sounded between 2:39 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. in the HaAmakim area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array and a number of projectiles were identified falling in open areas.

Following the sirens that sounded at 2:57 a.m. in the HaAmakim area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array and a number of projectiles were identified falling in open areas.

Following the sirens that sounded at 3:11 a.m. in the HaAmakim area, approximately 10 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array and a number of projectiles were identified falling in open areas.

The IAF struck the sources of fire.

3:00 a.m.: Sirens were sounded early Tuesday morning in Afula and other towns in the Jezreel Valley.

The sirens were heard in Givat Ela, Ahuzat Barak, Tzippori, Nazareth, Nof HaGalil and other localities, as well as in Nahariya and the Krayot, near Haifa.

The IDF reported that over 20 launches were identified crossing into Israel from Lebanon. Some of these were intercepted, and some fell in open areas. No one was injured, but property sustained damage. The IAF struck the source of the fire.

The launches towards Nahariya fell into the Mediterranean Sea, and caused neither damage nor injuries.

Magan David Adom reported that its teams of paramedics are searching areas where reports of explosions had been received.

The teams treated a number of people who were injured on the way to shelter, as well as several people suffering from anxiety.

The Israel Police received reports of parts of interceptors falling in several locations in the Nazareth area. It added that, at this stage there were no reports of injuries, but damage was caused to property.

“Police officers and sappers are now working to isolate the sites of the explosions. We ask the public to stay away from these sites and obey the instructions of the police officers in the field,” said the Israel Police.

“The Israel Police asks all residents to avoid congregating in the areas of the explosions in order to avoid risking lives and unnecessary injury to the body and so that the work of the sappers and police officers at the scene is not interrupted.”

Magen David Adom reported that damage was caused to a MDA ambulance in the Jezreel Valley. The ambulance’s windshield was shattered and it was damaged by shrapnel that penetrated it.

1:05 a.m.: The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said that over the past few hours, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck hundreds of Hezbollah targets, including launchers, command posts and terrorist infrastructure in numerous areas in southern Lebanon.

Over the past day, in multiple series of strikes, the IAF struck approximately 1,600 Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.

Monday, September 23rd:

7:40 p.m.: Sirens were sounded in the city of Haifa. The IDF said that approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted a number of projectiles.

Meanwhile, dozens of IDF fighter jets took off on Monday evening for another wave of strikes deep in Lebanese territory against Hezbollah terrorist targets.

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