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Hezbollah drone sparks fire after impacting in northern Israel, no injuries reported

By Emanuel Fabian 30 April 2026, 8:55 am
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A Hezbollah explosive-laden drone launched from Lebanon struck near the northern border community of Shomera a short while ago, after sirens sounded across the Western Galilee.

The IDF says it is investigating the incident. There are no immediate reports of injuries.

The drone impact sparked a fire in the area, with reports of a vehicle ablaze.

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