Dozens of rockets were fired into Israel from Hezbollah-controlled southern Lebanon, Israeli news outlets reported on Thursday afternoon. Air sirens were sounded across northern Israel, and the country’s Iron Dome missile defense system kicked into action as close to 34 rockets entered the Israeli airspace.

“An initial inquiry identified 34 rockets that were fired from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement obtained by the Legal Insurrection. The IDF added that “25 rockets were intercepted by the [Iron Dome]. Five rockets landed in Israeli territory.”

Palestinian terrorist groups operating under Hezbollah terror militia’s protection were apparently responsible for the rocket barrage. “Reports indicate that Palestinian groups based in Lebanon were behind the rocket attack,” the Israeli TV channel i24news reported.

[The US has already responded that Israel has the right to “defend itself” from these attacks, so get ready for more action on this front. — Ed]