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Monday, November 18, 2024
Medics declare death of woman critically injured by Hezbollah rocket that hit Shfar’am building
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Medics say they have declared the death of a woman who was critically injured by a rocket impact in Shfar’am.
At least five others were wounded when the rocket launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a three-story building in the northern Arab town.
According to the IDF, five rockets were launched in the attack.
A video shows the moment a Hezbollah rocket impacted in the northern Arab town of Shfar'am, wounding at least six people, including a woman in critical condition.
Additional footage shows the aftermath of the impact. https://t.co/kQKhhYdZON pic.twitter.com/zP5PsDmqxJ
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) November 18, 2024
The Magen David Adom emergency service says the woman killed was in her 50s and was inside a “protected space” at the time of the attack.
It is unclear if MDA is referring to a bomb shelter, known as a Mamad, or some other kind of protected area in the building.
The Times of Israel Community.