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HIGH MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Hezbollah launches rocket barrage on northern Israeli settlements

Apr 15, 2026 02:57 AM CT Metula, Israel hezbollah,rocket-attack,northern-israel,proxy-warfare,escalation

Summary

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a rocket attack targeting the northern Israeli settlements of Metula, Kfar Giladi, and Kiryat Shmona. This incident represents a continuation of cross-border hostilities between the Iranian-backed proxy and Israel, maintaining the current escalation trajectory without indicating a major shift in operational scope.

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Hezbollah claims rocket attack on northern Israel Hezbollah says it targeted the settlements of Metula, Kfar Giladi, and Kiryat Shmona with rocket barrages early today.

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Actor Responses

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli settlements with rocket barrages.

Israel NEUTRAL

Target of the rocket attack on northern settlements.

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