Israel reports drone attacks from southern Lebanon as tension soars

A view of wrecked areas as the south of Lebanon has turned into a military zone cleared of civilians due to Israel’s ongoing attacks in Nabatieh, Lebanon on December 25, 2023 [Ramiz Dallah/Anadolu Agency]

The Israeli army said Wednesday that three explosives-laden drones had been fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, Anadolu Agency reports.

A military statement said the drones landed in Mount Dov area near the border with Lebanon.

No injuries were reported.

The army said 10 rockets were also launched at Kiryat Shmona settlement, causing damage to homes and infrastructure.

A military statement said its forces responded to the source of fire in southern Lebanon.

Tension has flared along the border between Lebanon and Israel amid intermittent exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, in the deadliest clashes since the two sides fought a full-scale war in 2006.

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