Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has fired its fifth wave of rockets towards Israel's military positions and settlements in the north of the occupied territories in response to the regime's residential buildings in southern Beirut.
Hezbollah said it fired a barrage of Fadi-3 missiles at the Ramat David base, one of the three main Israeli airfields, about 20 km southeast of Haifa on Saturday morning.
The operation, it said, came “in support of steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and their valiant and honorable resistance front, in defense of Lebanon and its nation, and in response to the barbaric Israeli violations against Lebanese cities, villages, and civilians,” Press TV reports.
Israel's Ynet website said Hezbollah sent its reconnaissance drones over David Ramat, taking pictures of all the sensitive positions ranging from the residences of soldiers and officers to the routes of airplanes and even the military command office before targeting them.
Ynet touched on the strategic importance of Ramat David where three squadrons of the most advanced F16 fighters are based, saying all those stationed in the airfield are aware of the danger that threatens them and the areas around the base.
Israeli website Walla, which specializes in security affairs, said the town of Metula has been completely destroyed with the ongoing escalation in the north and the expansion of Hezbollah's missile operations.
The Israeli military (IDF) has imposed a heavy news blackout on the war situation in the northern front, blocking any reports about casualties and damage.
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