Hezbollah's Attack on Israel; 67 Injured

Hezbollah's drone attack on the "Benyamina" area in central Israel resulted in 67 Israeli citizens being injured. The head of Israel's National Emergency Medical Service announced that the condition of three of the injured is critical and five others have sustained serious injuries. Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah attacked Israel with two drones, of which Israel's air defense systems managed to intercept and destroy only one. The Jerusalem Post reported that Hezbollah fired three drones at Israel, with one reaching the "Benyamina" area. According to the Times of Israel, during the drone attack, no warning sirens were sounded, and the Israeli army is investigating why this incident occurred. This unprecedented drone attack by Hezbollah comes as the U.S. announced on Sunday that it would send the THAAD system to Israel to counter a potential attack from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Just hours before Hezbollah's drone attack on Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the border areas of Israel and Lebanon, emphasizing that his country would never allow Hezbollah to re-establish itself in the border areas. Gallant stated that the border villages in Lebanon contain underground tunnels and weapons caches, and Israeli soldiers have found hundreds of RPGs, ammunition, and anti-tank missiles there. He added that the Israeli army is engaged in destroying Hezbollah's weapons both above and below ground. The Israeli Defense Minister deemed the destruction of Hezbollah's weapons and infrastructure and preventing their re-establishment near the border essential to ensure the safe return of Israeli citizens living in border areas with Lebanon. Yoav Gallant reiterated that operations against Hezbollah would continue until Israel's objectives are achieved. Hezbollah has unilaterally launched rocket and drone attacks against Israel since the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, and has continued its attacks against Israel for over a year. As a result of Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel, tens of thousands of Israeli citizens have been forced to leave their homes. In response to Hezbollah's attacks, Israel has eliminated hundreds of members of this Iranian proxy group, including its Secretary-General and senior commanders, and has repeatedly stated that attacks on this group will continue until the safe return of citizens living in northern Israel to their homes is ensured. Netanyahu: Hezbollah uses peacekeepers as human shields. Italy: Israel's attacks on peacekeepers are unacceptable. Reuters analytical report on "America's strategy" regarding the Lebanon conflict and "Israel's approach". Two Israeli citizens were injured due to Hezbollah's rocket attacks coinciding with Ghalibaf's visit to Beirut. The U.S. Secretary of State expressed concern about the current humanitarian situation and emphasized the need for political and economic reconstruction in Lebanon. Exclusive to Voice of America; Hezbollah's financial resources are running out amid the conflict with Israel. Reuters: Hezbollah has formed a "new military command" in response to Israel's heavy blows.