Hamas fires more than 20 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel

The Times of Israel reports: “The Lebanon branch of the Hamas terror group launched a barrage of dozens of rockets at northern Israel on Monday morning, as skirmishes on the border persisted amid the war in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement, the Gaza-based Hamas said it had launched a volley of rockets from Lebanon at an army base near the northern city of Kiryat Shmona.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, some 20 rockets had crossed the border in the attack. Most of the projectiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system, while the others apparently struck open areas, it said.

Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and nearby communities in the attack. No damage or injuries were reported.

The IDF said it had shelled the source of the fire with artillery…”

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