Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Northern Israeli Cities After IDF Advances in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israeli cities on May 30, 2026, striking near a Nahariya beach and hitting Kiryat Shmona's city center. The IDF reported intercepts and warned of possible further escalation.
abcnews.go.comHezbollah fired its first barrage of missiles against Nahariya in almost a month on May 30, 2026. Rockets hit the water near a public beach, and beachgoers ran for shelter amid the explosions, according to video shared by Army Radio. The IDF reported that several projectiles were intercepted or fell into open areas.
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Hezbollah also targeted the city of Karmiel in northern Israel. The attack marked the deepest strike by Hezbollah since a ceasefire was agreed a month ago. Hezbollah intensified its fire from Friday night into Saturday, launching 10-15 rockets overnight and additional projectiles during the day on May 29-30, 2026.
One missile fired overnight directly hit the city center of Kiryat Shmona. The impact caused significant damage to businesses and shops, though there were no reported deaths or injuries. Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern said all other missiles were successfully intercepted by Iron Dome during the barrage.
The IDF warned on May 30, 2026, that it was preparing for the possibility of intensified fire from Lebanon toward northern Israel. The warning followed the advancement of IDF operations in southern Lebanon. There is no change to the Home Front Command guidelines as of May 30, 2026.
The IDF stated that the public should remain vigilant and continue to adhere to current guidelines.
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