Hezbollah Bombs Military Base in Israel — A Cheeky Commentary
AA / Liban / Mohammed Al Ragawi – Zein Khalil
Lebanese Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it had bombed the “Filon” military base in the “Rosh Pina” settlement, east of the city of Safed, in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel, which provoked fires in the region.
The group said in a statement on its Telegram account: “Islamic Resistance mujahideen bombed the Filon base in Rosh Pina, east of the occupied city of Safed, at 12:30 p.m. (Greenwich +3) this afternoon. noon on Sunday with a massive salvo of missiles.
The Israeli army had previously announced that it had recorded the launch of around a hundred missiles from Lebanon towards Haifa and the Upper Galilee, in three missile salvos, which caused fires in Rosh Pina, in east of Safed.
The Israeli Fire and Rescue Services said in a statement that several fires had broken out in the Rosh Pina area following the falling missiles.
Sirens had already sounded in the city of Safed, Rosh Pina and several towns in the Upper Galilee due to missile attacks from Lebanon.
In the same context, Hezbollah announced, in separate statements, that it had launched artillery shells at a gathering of Israeli forces at the Fatima Gate in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila.
The group also launched a “salvo of rockets” at Israeli forces on the eastern outskirts of the town of Markaba and in the Hunin Valley, west of the town of Odaisseh in Nabatieh (south), as well as in the Misgav Am settlement and the Ma’ale Golani barracks (north).
Separately, Israeli media reported on Sunday evening that at least 12 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Haifa, its surroundings and the Upper Galilee as part of the fourth salvo of missiles launched since the morning .
“At least 12 shots were recorded during the latest salvo of missiles on northern Israel,” private television Channel 12 said.
Sirens had sounded shortly before in Haifa and its surroundings, as well as in the Krayot area, in Acre, in Nahariya, in Carmel and in dozens of towns in the Upper Galilee, after rocket attacks, according to a correspondent of Anadolu.
Later, sirens also sounded in and around Haifa to warn of a drone infiltration, according to an Israeli army statement.
After clashes with factions in Lebanon, including Hezbollah, which began after Israel launched its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, Tel Aviv expanded the scope of the genocide to most parts of Lebanon , including the capital Beirut, by carrying out airstrikes, as well as launching a ground invasion in the south of the country.
The aggression against Lebanon left 2,448 dead and 11,471 injured, including a large number of women and children, as well as some 1,340,000 displaced people. Most of the victims and displaced people have been recorded since September 23, according to official Lebanese data collected by Anadolu.
Hezbollah responds daily with missile, drone and artillery fire targeting military sites and settlements.
According to observers, if Israel announces some of its human and material losses, military censorship imposes a strict blackout on most losses.
*Translated from Arabic by Mourad Belhaj
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What’s the Deal with the Rockets?
So, Hezbollah decided to throw a bit of a tantrum on Sunday, announcing that their “Islamic Resistance mujahideen” launched a rather impressive array of missiles at Israel’s Filon military base. And when I say “impressive,” I mean the type of display usually reserved for fireworks on New Year’s Eve—except this time, it’s more like “Happy Explosion Day!”
According to the Lebanese group, they bombarded Rosh Pina, which sounds like a lovely tourist destination but has recently become the backdrop for military fireworks. The Israeli army, caught off guard, documented the launch of around a hundred missiles aimed toward Haifa, a city known for its beautiful beaches and now, apparently, its scenic missile shows. What a way to advertise!
Sirens, Fires, and Escaping Neighbors
Now picture this: sirens blaring all over the place—Safed, Haifa, Upper Galilee—making for a rather chaotic Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, fires break out, and the local fire department is scrambling like it’s a fire drill on steroids. It’s a real “who’s who” of chaos over there!
And while we’re at it, let’s not forget that Hezbollah also decided to throw some artillery shells at the Fatima Gate, which sounds like a gate to some mystical land, but is more like a highly contentious border area. I mean, couldn’t they have just opted for a nice game of chess instead? Less mess and a lot less drama, folks!
Impact of the Missile Meltdown
The impact of this ongoing feud is staggering. With thousands affected by recent violence and military operations, we can’t help but feel a bit of concern. The figures are astonishing—over 2,448 dead, more than 11,471 injured, and about 1,340,000 displaced since September. That’s a heavy toll for a Saturday afternoon pastime!
So what can we conclude from this latest twist in the Israeli-Lebanon dynamic? Not much that’s cheerful, I’m afraid. With military censorship clamping down on reports of losses on both sides, we’re left with a rather patchy picture—one filled with bravado and bravado, but with human lives in the balance.
The Final Word
As we observe these developments, it’s hard not to think that if more resources were put into peace rather than artillery, we might just see a Netflix series on a peaceful coexistence instead of the world’s longest-running soap opera of conflict!
In conclusion, whether we’re dealing with rockets or rhetoric, it’s a complex dance of destruction and defiance out there. Let’s hope for a more peaceful tango in the future—but for now, be sure to keep your head down, and very much away from those military parades!