A barrage of about 65 launches into the Galilee: a direct hit on a house in Kiryat Shmona - which caught fire

September 4, 2024   

Day 334 of War I Current updates:

13:45 - IDF: About 65 launches crossed from Lebanon IDF Spokesperson: Approximately 65 launches crossed Lebanese territory, air defense fighters successfully intercepted some of them, and some fell in open areas. As a result of the falls, several fires developed. The IDF attacked targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon. 13:40 - Instructions for residents in the Galilee to stay near protected areas have been lifted. 13:11 - Barrages to the Upper Galilee - after dozens of launchers were attacked Hezbollah announced that it launched Katyusha volleys at Beit Hillel and Dishon in response to IDF attacks in southern Lebanon. Over the past 3 nights, the IDF has attacked dozens of launchers in Lebanon. Many targets and launchers in southern Lebanon were also attacked during the day. 12:55 - Documentation from Kiryat Shmona: Direct rocket hit a house in the city

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12:40 - Report from Lebanon: The IDF is attacking in the south of the country in the villages of Einatha and Kunin, and in Kabriha in the Nabatia region. 12:30 - Direct hits on buildings in Kiryat Shmona, fires broke out in several locations The Fire and Rescue Department said firefighters were called to several fire sites as a result of falls and shootings in the Upper Galilee. Shift Commander Major General Roy Finish: "Hotline 102 received reports of fire sites in open areas and direct damage to buildings. Firefighters are on their way to several scenes.". 12:12 - Falls were also identified in the Kfar Giladi, Dishon and Hula Valley areas. 12:04 - Barrages from Lebanon: Several falls were identified in the Beit Hillel area, a fire broke out in the area 11:40 - Residents of Kiryat Shmona and the Hula Valley were instructed to stay near protected areas. עיריית קריית שמונה בהודעה לתושבים: "על פי הנחיות הצבא, אנו מבקשים מתושבי קריית שמונה שנשארו בעיר לשהות בקרבת מרחבים מוגנים עד שנודיע אחרת. יש להימנע מלהסתובב שלא לצורך ברחבי העיר. נמשיך לעדכן 24/7 בהתאם להתפתחויות". הנחיות דומות הועברו גם לתושבים ביישובי צפון עמק החולה - כלל היישובים המפונים באצבע הגליל וכן ביישובים שדה נחמיה, כפר בלום, עמיר, שמיר, כפר סאלד, גונן, להבות הבשן, נאות מרדכי, יסוד המעלה, חולתה, שדה אליעזר ואילת השחר. בהודעה לתושבים נכתב: "יש לצמצם תנועות במרחב היישוב, להימנע מהתקהלויות, לשלוט בשערי היישוב ולשהות סמוך למרחבים מוגנים החל מרגע זה ועד להודעה חדשה". 06:35 - A drone that tried to penetrate Israel from the east was successfully intercepted. 06:20 - The IDF attacked targets in Lebanese territory overnight. The Air Force attacked a Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon overnight, and the organization's military structures were attacked. 05:50 - Report: Iraqi militias affiliated with Iran claimed they tried to attack Haifa Port using a drone 05:30 - Israeli security source: There is concern about a widespread terrorist attack coming from Judea and Samaria An Israeli security source told the Sky News channel in Arabic that Iran has been transferring funds and weapons to Judea and Samaria in recent months, with the aim of turning the place into a "real war zone." The source referred to the IDF's "summer camps" operation in Judea and Samaria and said that there is a fear that terrorists will try to launch a broad attack in the region or in Israel. The source added that the Palestinian Authority fears that a "massacre" similar to October 7 will occur in Judea and Samaria, and that it fears that Hamas will carry out a coup as it did in 2007 in the Gaza Strip.