A significant brush fire has broken out on the outskirts of Safed, sparked by multiple rocket impacts in nearby forested regions. Emergency services are responding to the blaze.  

Multiple iron dome interceptions seen in the Tzefas area. No injuries reported. More than 270 rockets have been fired from Lebanon at northern Israel today, according to the IDF.

Hezbollah announced on Telegram that it launched 50 missiles at the Dado military base, located near Safed. According to the group, this base serves as the operational headquarters for the Israeli army’s Northern Command. The Israeli military has not yet responded to the claim. However, earlier today, the army confirmed it was conducting an “extensive” series of strikes on targets in Lebanon.

Hezbollah rocket scores direct hit on home in Rosh Pinah. Bichasdei Hashem, all occupants were in the bomb shelter, and no injuries are reported.

The Islamic resistance in Iraq releases a video claiming to have launched Arfad drones towards a target in the Golan.

Thousands of Lebanese civilians are still fleeing their homes due to the ongoing IDF campaign against Hesbollah in southern Lebanon. Highways are at a standstill everywhere.

IDF: “Let me be clear: Hezbollah is responsible for this situation. This is Hezbollah’s plan – to turn southern Lebanon into a battlefield for its attacks on Israel. We cannot accept a terrorist group storing weapons inside people’s homes, and using them to fire at other civilian communities.” Attached is the English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari.

Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: “This morning, the IDF launched a proactive offensive operation. Essentially, we are targeting combat infrastructure that Hezbollah has been building for the past 20 years. This is very significant. We are striking targets and preparing for the next phases, which I will elaborate on shortly. Ultimately, everything is focused on creating the conditions to return the residents of the north to their homes”.