Fires are still blazing at at least main locations in the north following a barrage of rocket and drone attacks launched by Hezbollah in Lebanon, amid unusually hot weather.
A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Services says that efforts are being focused on fires blazing in the Biriya Forest in the Upper Galilee, as well as several locations in the Golan Heights, near Katzrin and Kidmat Tsvi.
Firefighters are being joined by forces from the IDF, local security forces as well as forces from Keren Kayemet Le’Israel and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority working to get the flames under control.
Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon’s Deir Seryan a short while ago, the military says.
The IDF also says that suspected drone infiltration sirens that sounded in the Golan Heights an hour ago were triggered by three targets that were identified.
The three targets, possibly drones, were downed by air defenses, the military says.
Group of Seven leaders are very concerned by the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border and endorse US efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a draft communique due to be released following this week’s G7 summit.
The statement adds that the Western leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace side by side.
In addition, they call on Israel to refrain from a full-scale offensive in Rafah, “in line with their obligations under international law.”
The G7 is made up of the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.
Hezbollah takes responsibility for the barrage of rockets and attack drones on northern Israel this afternoon, claiming to have targeted several military bases.
The terror group in a statement says it launched Katyusha and Falaq rockets at six army bases in northern Israel, and several more swarms of explosive-laden drones at three more bases in the area.
The IDF reported that some 40 rockets crossed the border, many of which were intercepted by air defenses, but others impacted, causing at least 15 fires. Two men in their 20s were also lightly hurt by shrapnel.
Another seven “suspicious aerial targets” — thought to be drones — were identified, the military said. Four of the suspected drones were shot down by air defenses, the IDF says, adding that there were no injuries.
Israel says Thursday that Hezbollah, its patron Iran and the government of Lebanon bear “full responsibility” for spiraling violence across the Israel-Lebanon border, and hints that a further escalation could be in the works.
“Lebanon and Hezbollah, under the guidance of Iran, bear full responsibility for the deterioration of the security situation in the north,” government spokesperson David Mencer says. “Whether through diplomatic efforts — or otherwise — Israel will restore security on our northern border.”
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The G7 express concern when Israel launches a military blow and gains the upper hand not when Hezbollah launches hundreds of missiles.
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