Gallant warns of potential ‘hot summer’ in north, as Hezbollah attacks IDF post

The Hezbollah terror group claimed responsibility Wednesday for launching anti-tank guided missiles and mortars from Lebanon at what it said was a military position in the area of the northern border community of Malkia.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed at least two projectiles were fired from Lebanon at the Malkia area, but did not immediately release information on possible casualties.

Speaking to troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to return the tens of thousands of Israelis displaced by Hezbollah’s attacks back to their homes, saying “it could be a hot summer,” hinting at the possibility of an escalation on the northern border.

Earlier, the IDF said fighter jets and artillery forces struck more than 20 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon’s Ramyeh.

The targets included buildings used by Hezbollah and additional infrastructure, according to the military. READ MORE