Hamas fires rockets toward central Israel, Israel dampens Hezbollah attack

Hezbollah announced that the ongoing launches into northern Israel are in retaliation for the killing of Fuad Shkur, the Hezbollah leader, the group said on Sunday.

"As part of the initial response to the brutal Zionist aggression on the southern suburbs of Beirut, which led to the death of the great Jihad leader, Mr. Fuad Shukr, our forces began a large-scale air attack towards the Zionist entity and towards a specific Israeli military target to be announced in the future.

"These military operations will take some time to complete, and then a detailed announcement will be made about their progress and goals. The Islamic resistance in Lebanon is now and at this moment in the highest readiness for any Zionist aggression, especially if civilians are harmed, the punishment will be very severe."
 

In light of the security development in the North, the mayor of Petah Tikvah, Rami Greenberg, ordered all public shelters to be opened across the city, Greenberg announced on Sunday morning.

He added that all the city's emergency units have entered a high state of readiness to respond when needed.

Residents of Acre have reported power outages following a barrage of rockets from Lebanon early Sunday morning, according to Israeli media. 

Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation for the next 48 hours, Israeli media reported on Sunday morning. 

This is following non-stop red alerts in Northern Israel as Hezbollah launches rockets and drones. 

The IDF identified Hezbollah preparing to fire missiles at Israel and, in response, began striking terror targets and launch sites in Lebanon, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Sunday morning. 

In response to the strikes on Lebanon, Hezbollah fired what it claims were 70 rockets in consistent barrages into Israel. Sirens sounded repeatedly across the North, reaching as South as Acre.

Israel's security cabinet has been summoned for an urgent discussion at 07:00 on Sunday following the preventive strikes against Hezbollah during the night, Israeli media stated.

The action was reportedly not approved in advance by the security cabinet despite its possible consequences, Ynet reported.

The IDF identified Hezbollah preparing to fire missiles at Israel, and in response, began striking terror targets and launch sites in Lebanon, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Sunday morning.

"‏From right next to the homes of Lebanese civilians in the South of Lebanon, we can see that Hezbollah is preparing to launch an extensive attack on Israel, while endangering the Lebanese civilians," he added.

Due to fears of an imminent escalation from Hezbollah, departures from Ben Gurion Airport will be delayed for the next few hours and flights en route to Ben Gurion Airport will be redirected to alternative airports in the region, Israel Airports Authority announced on Sunday morning.

Airlines were informed that the skies in Israel will be closed until at least 10:00, they added.

The Authority have recommended that passengers stay updated with the various airlines regarding schedule changes. 

Following an assessment of the security situation tonight by MDA CEO Eli Bin, Magen David Adom is now on high alert in all areas of the country, MDA spokesman, Zachi Heller announced on Sunday morning.