On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket attack on the city of Safed in northern Israel. The city’s roads and nearby buildings have been damaged due to this attack. Israeli media and emergency services confirmed that sirens were sounded throughout the area during the attack. After this incident, tension has increased significantly in the border areas and the army has been put on alert.
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Highlights of the attack and affected areas
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack and said it targeted a military base near Safed. According to the Israeli Army (IDF), about 10 rockets were fired from Lebanon. The good thing was that many places were vacant at the time of the attack, so there was no news of any casualties.
Location / Organization Incident description Safed city Minor damage to roads and buildings due to rocket fire South Lebanon Several fighters killed in IDF ground action Beirut Israeli air strike on Hezbollah headquarters Rishon LeZion A school building damaged by missile fragments IAEA expresses concern over attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities India PM Modi condemned regional attacks and discussed security
Israel’s response and global reaction
In response to this attack, the Israeli Defense Minister has warned that they will further intensify their action against Iran and its supported groups. At the same time, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has appealed to curb the military activity taking place near Iran’s nuclear bases. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to the President of Iran on this issue and stressed on the security of sea lanes.
Hezbollah has claimed that they have conducted a total of 55 military operations so far. The Israeli army has increased its ground patrol near the Lebanon border. America is considering gradually reducing military operations in this region. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have also threatened to retaliate.
