The Israeli military reported that a volley of artillery shells originated from Lebanese territory, with about 65 shells directed toward northern areas of Israel. The report, issued by the IDF press service via Telegram, noted that air raid sirens sounded in the country’s north on September 4. The publication stated that approximately 65 artillery projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Israel, according to the IDF.
Israeli air defenses intercepted several targets, while the remaining shells landed in open areas. A cluster of munitions also collapsed near the city of Kiryat Shmona. The message indicated that the attack triggered numerous fires across the country, with emergency services promptly responding to extinguish the blazes. In response, the IDF launched retaliatory strikes in southern Lebanon, focusing on members of the Hezbollah movement.
Earlier, on September 1, Israel reported being attacked from Lebanese territory. During those strikes, two Israeli residents were killed and others injured, according to the IDF press service. The situation has prompted diplomatic and security statements from regional authorities as they assess ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The authorities urged restraint and emphasized the need to protect civilian populations amidst ongoing exchanges between Israeli forces and actors operating from Lebanon. This sequence of incidents is being tracked by regional security channels and is part of a broader pattern of intercity and cross-border engagements in the area, as reported by the IDF press service and corroborated by regional observers. The broader context includes comments from international mediators who continue to call for de-escalation and a return to dialogue to avoid further civilian harm and escalation across the border zones.