An air raid alert was issued in Margaliot, a rural community near the Lebanese border, according to the Israeli army’s Telegram channel. The alert prompted residents to take shelter as sirens sounded in the area. Local authorities reported that sirens were blaring in Margaliot in northern Israel.
Earlier, sirens had been heard in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon and in zones close to the Gaza Strip, signaling heightened security concerns across multiple regions. In a subsequent statement, the IDF said that after the initial reports of sirens in the north, anti-tank missiles and mortar shells were fired from Lebanese territory toward Israel.
The conflict escalated on 7 October when Hamas forces launched several thousand rockets into Israel, leading to the declaration of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Reports indicate that thousands of militants crossed into Israeli territory, seizing military equipment and taking more than a hundred hostages. In response to these events, the Israeli Prime Minister declared that the country was at war, signaling a broad national defense posture.
In the days that followed, remarks from leading Israeli officials emphasized the objective of neutralizing Hamas capabilities and restoring security for civilians. The situation remained highly dynamic, with ongoing military and diplomatic developments shaping the regional landscape.