Updated July 20th, 2021 at 08:09 IST
Israel: Two rockets from Lebanon intercepted by IDF; Army fires artillery shells
IDF on July 20 revealed that two rockets were fired towards Israel from Lebanon which were intercepted by the Army, no casualties reported so far
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on July 20 informed that two rockets were fired towards the country from Lebanon. Taking to Twitter, the IDF has revealed that the rockets were launched towards northern Israel. In addition, Israel's military force also revealed that one of the rockets was intercepted by Israel's crucial Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, while the other rocket fell in an open area inside the country.
Two rockets fired towards Israel from Lebanon
Following the attack, the IDF has assured that it will defend Israel on all fronts. Earlier, it had stated that sirens were sounded in northern Israel. However, local reports have stated that there have been no injuries or damage. In addition, the army also informed that there were no special instructions for the residents of the region that was targeted.
"We remain prepared to defend Israel on all fronts," the IDF tweeted
BREAKING: 2 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel. 1 of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System & the 2nd rocket fell in an open area inside Israel.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
We remain prepared to defend Israel on all fronts.
🚨 Sirens just sounded in northern Israel. 🚨
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
The rockets were fired hours after Syrian state media reported that Israeli aircraft had launched missiles at multiple targets near Aleppo. Even so, it also announced that the country's defense systems repelled the attack. As per reports, the Israeli missiles were targeted toward weapon depots belonging to Iranian-backed militias in the region. In addition, several terror groups operate on Lebanon's soil along with the country's Hezbollah which is a close ally of the Syrian regime.
IDF responds to rocket attack
Following the attack, the Israel Defense Forces announced that its artillery has struck Lebanon, in response to the rockets that were fired from the latter's territory.
In response to the 2 rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, IDF artillery just struck in Lebanon.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
IDF hits out at Hezbollah
Earlier on July 18, IDF hit out at Hezbollah and asserted that its 'terror has no borders'. Citing July 18, 1994, AMIA bombing, IDF stated that Israel had sent a rescue team to assist in the search for survivors, following the bombing.
Hezbollah’s terror has no borders.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
Hezbollah operatives bombed the AMIA building in Buenos Aires, Argentina 27 years ago today. Within hours of the attack, Israel sent a rescue team to assist in the search for survivors.
May the memories of all 85 victims be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/7ZrfB3jHkJ
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Published July 20th, 2021 at 08:09 IST