At least six rockets were launched, three landed short of the border and three others were intercepted by IDF aerial defenses, the military said.
Aftermath of IDF strikes on South Lebanon
According to Lebanese media reports at least one person was killed and at least three others were injured in a strike on the village of Toulon. The air force strikes continued throughout the morning after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said they instructed the military to respond with force to the attack.
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said it was concerned over the renewed violence. " UNIFIL remains alarmed by the possible escalation of violence following the detection of four projectiles launched at around 7:30 am from Lebanon into Israel in the vicinity of Metula and triggering immediate retaliation by the IDF.
IDF strikes South Lebanon after a rocket attack on Metula
The Lebanese army said earlier that they had located makeshift rocket launchers used in the strike on Metula. They said the launchers were found north of the Litani River.
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Makeshift rocket launchers located north of the Litani River used in an attack on Metula on Saturday
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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun blamed Israel for the outbreak of violence. His office called on all force in the South and especially the observers who were authorized to ensure the implementation of the cease-fire agreement that ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah, to prevent any other violations that could endanger Lebanon. He asked the military to take necessary measures on the ground to ensure the safety of civilians and prevent further repercussions.
