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IDF: Interceptor missile failed to stop Beit Hillel drone; jets hit Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An explosive-laden drone launched from Lebanon struck the northern community of Beit Hillel this morning, the military and local authorities say.
The IDF says an interceptor missile was launched at the drone, although it failed to intercept the device.
There are no injuries in the incident.
Hezbollah takes responsibility for the drone attack, claiming to have targeted an Israeli military base adjacent to the community.
Meanwhile, fighter jets struck a building and an observation post used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon’s Kafr Kila last night, the IDF says.
A separate strike targeted a group of Hezbollah operatives in Taybeh, the military adds.
במהלך שעות הערב אמש מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו מבנה צבאי של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה במרחב כפר כילא ועמדת תצפית נוספת במרחב.
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