Drone strikes home in Nahariya as IAF intercepts drones launched from Lebanon

A fire broke out in the area of Achziv as a result of the Hezbollah attacks and emergency services are currently tackling the flames. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 16, 2024 08:41 Updated: NOVEMBER 16, 2024 09:57

The site where a missile fired from Lebanon hit and caused damage in Nahariya, northern Israel, November 12, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER)

Following the sirens that sounded across northern Israel early on Saturday, a drone launched from Lebanon struck a home in Nahariya, the municipality reported on Saturday morning.

A fire broke out in the area of Achziv as a result of the Hezbollah attacks, and emergency services are currently tackling the flames. 

There have been no reported casualties in either incident.

Earlier attacks

The IAF intercepted two drones launched from Lebanon launched at 8:18 am and 8:21 am Saturday, the military said in a statement. 

Smoke rises above the western Galilee, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from close to Nahariya in northern Israel, September 18, 2024. (credit: REUTERS/Avi Ohayon)

Sirens were sounded in the Western Galilee to warn residents of the risk of shrapnel falling.

The regional council of Meta Asher in Western Galilee reported electricity cuts after the drones were intercepted, according to Ynet.