Hezbollah may fire rockets at ‘additional areas’ in Israel in coming hours, warns IDF

By Emanuel Fabian

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9 April 2026, 8:59 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Smoke and explosion following an interception of a Hezbollah rocket over Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, on the border with Lebanon, April 9, 2026. (AP/Ariel Schalit)

The IDF warns that there may be rocket fire from Lebanon to “additional areas” in Israel, following barrages by Hezbollah on the north this morning.

Following a fresh assessment, “and in light of the fire from Lebanese territory since this morning, there may be fire toward additional areas in the State of Israel in the coming hours,” the military says in a statement.

“The IDF emphasizes that at this stage, vigilance should be maintained, responsibility should be exercised, and the instructions of the Home Front Command should be followed,” the statement says.

“The IDF is prepared for defense and offense,” the military says.

The military adds that it will update the public if there are any changes to the Home Front Command’s guidelines.