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Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Israel, Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Lebanon

09 April, 2026.Lebanon.11 sources

Key Takeaways

Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel from Lebanon after nine hours of calm.
Israel intensified strikes in Lebanon, with major bombardment and expanded operations.
Reports claim Israel killed Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem.

Hezbollah Rocket Retaliation

After about nine hours of calm, Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israel.

Israeli defense systems intercepted rockets fired from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

Al-Ain Al-Ikhbariyah

Hezbollah claimed the attack in response to the enemy's violation of the ceasefire.

Israel continued to insist Lebanon was not covered by the ceasefire.

Escalation and Conflicting Claims

Sirens blared in northern Israel including near the border and as far south as Nahariya.

The Israeli army confirmed it had re-entered southern Lebanon to impose field control.

Al-Jazeera Net

Israel claimed to have arrested senior participants in Hezbollah and Amal leadership.

A 24-hour curfew was imposed across Lebanon.

Strait of Hormuz and Diplomatic Efforts

Iran said the Strait was closed while the US insisted it remained open.

“Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon, reports AFP”