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[65909] Peak tension in the north: Rocket barrage towards IDF forces and an explosive drone infiltration

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Security escalation in the northern sector

Over the past day, the northern sector has experienced a significant escalation. According to reports from Political-Security Cabinet - Moriah Asraf & Doron Kadosh and Voice of News on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴, the Hezbollah organization launched about 10 rockets toward IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. Two of the rockets crossed the border into Israel and activated sirens in Metula and Kiryat Shmona; one was intercepted and the other landed in an open area. News from the Field on Telegram and Almog Boker Updates confirmed the details and noted that no physical injuries were reported.

In parallel to the rocket activity, it was reported in News in Real Time on Telegram regarding an additional security incident: "An explosive drone infiltrated Israeli territory and detonated inside a community in the Western Galilee" without prior warning. This involves the use of an aerial weapon that challenges air defense systems in the region.

Against this backdrop, sharp criticism is rising regarding the management of the campaign. In News in Real Time on Telegram, it was claimed that "IDF forces are exposed in the 'security zone' in southern Lebanon, while Israel is prevented from striking targets important to Hezbollah." This tone reflects criticism of the Israeli policy of restraint regarding the organization's strategic targets in Beirut.

The reports combine technical updates from the field with criticism of Israel's current combat strategy against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

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