Hezbollah launched four rocket attacks against Israel in the early hours of Sunday. Their main target was the air base at Ramat David outside Haifa.
In total, more than 40 rockets were fired, most of which were intercepted by Israel’s air defenses. At the same time, Hezbollah is celebrating that it managed to hit the air base it had targeted.
In fact, there are videos that show part of the particular base on fire. Israel has not confirmed the news, while a man has been reported injured in the Galilee.
Israel has decided to cancel classes in both Haifa and the Golan Heights for security reasons.
What the Hezbollah attack means
Apparently, this is a strike that is in the context of the “answers” announced by Hezbollah for the previous strikes by Israel. However, this specific attack also has symbolism.
Since the beginning of the attacks by the Lebanese organization, the specific strikes mark the deepest launch of missiles from its side. According to experts, Hezbollah used the launcher Fajr-5.
It is an Iranian-made weapon system that was manufactured in the 90s. The missiles used are estimated to have a range of 75 kilometers with the Ramat David airbase located about 20 kilometers outside Haifa.
Hezbollah fired about 15 x 330mm Fajr-5 rockets with approximately 75 kilometers range on Israel.
Rockets targeted Ramat David Air Base, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Haifa. Damage reported.
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Haifa is in the spotlight
The city of Haifa seems to have been targeted by Hezbollah from the start. All analysts point out that this city is a strategic choice of the Lebanese organization for three reasons.
- Its strategic position: The port of Haifa is one of the most important that Israel has and a potential strike on it would cause major problems.
- The possible targets: The question is where they will choose to strike if they attack Haifa. The goals are many. Beyond the port are the petrochemical plants and refineries. If nothing else a hit there would do a lot of damage.
- Easier to hit: But why would Hezbollah choose to hit Haifa? Apart from its strategic role, this city is quite close to Lebanon, so it is considered easier to attack there.
US: “Get out of Lebanon Lebanon while there are still flights”
Washington on Saturday urged Americans in Lebanon to leave the country while they still have the option to book tickets on commercial flights, amid the continued escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
“Due to the unpredictable nature of the ongoing armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and the recent explosions throughout Lebanon, including Beirut, the US Embassy urges US citizens to leave Lebanon while options” of passenger flights are still available, the statement said. State Department in its updated travel advisory.
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