Hezbollah rocket shrapnel wounds several, crashes damage property in 80-rocket barrage

Approximately 80 rockets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, targeting Haifa and its bayside suburbs, according to an IDF update.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 11, 2024 16:12 Updated: NOVEMBER 11, 2024 16:42

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions, amid hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in the northern city of Nahariya, Israel, November 11, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER)

Several people have been reported wounded following an intense bombardment on northern Israel by Hezbollah on Monday afternoon.

Approximately 80 rockets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, targeting Haifa and its bayside suburbs, according to an IDF statement.

A 17-year-old boy was lightly wounded by shrapnel in Kiryat Ata, Magen David Adom reported, and was taken to Rambam Hospital with injuries from a glass shard as he was on his way to the shelter.

Projectiles are fired in Lebanon towards Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from northern Israel, November 11, 2024. (credit: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER)

MDA found two more injured people: a 52-year-old man who was moderately injured by shrapnel in his back and a 55-year-old man whose limbs were also wounded on his way to the shelter.

Several rockets crashed, and property was damaged due to the barrage, according to Israel Police. 

Ballistic missile launch

Lebanese Hezbollah-affiliated network "Al Maydeen" claimed that Hezbollah launched two ballistic missiles during the attack.

This is a developing story.