Hezbollah rockets, drones target Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon

Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists launched several rockets and drones at Israeli soldiers on Sunday, according to the Israel Defense Forces. No injuries were reported. “A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that was identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in Southern Lebanon,” the military stated. “The results of the interception are under review." In additional incidents throughout the day on Sunday, several projectiles and explosive drones fired by Hezbollah struck near IDF soldiers, the army said. The terrorist group overnight on Saturday also launched several rockets and drones at Israeli soldiers, with no injuries reported.

Hezbollah began firing rockets and drones at Israel on March 2, after the Jewish state’s targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28. In response to the terrorist organization’s violation of the U.S.-brokered Nov. 27, 2024, truce agreement, Jerusalem launched an aerial campaign against Hezbollah and ordered the IDF to advance and take control of additional areas in Southern Lebanon to halt cross-border attacks. Jerusalem and Beirut on April 16 agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following mediation by U.S. President Donald Trump. The two countries on April 23 agreed to extend the truce for three more weeks following historic direct talks in Washington, D.C. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 26 accused Hezbollah of “essentially disintegrating” the ceasefire through its incessant terrorist attacks.

“Therefore, as far as we are concerned, what obligates us is the security of Israel, the security of our soldiers, and the security of our communities,” the premier said. “We are acting vigorously according to the rules we agreed upon with the United States, and incidentally, with Lebanon as well.” On Sunday morning, the IDF ordered tens and thousands of noncombatants to evacuate their homes ahead of airstrikes in the Southern Lebanese villages of Al-Duwayr, Arab Salim, Al-Sharqiya, Jibshit, Braashit, Sarafand, Dounin, Briqa, Qaaqaiya Al-Jisr, Al-Qasiba and Kafra Sir. “Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire is compelling the IDF to act against Hezbollah infrastructure,” tweeted IDF Col. Avichay Adraee, from the Arab Media Branch in the Israeli army’s Spokesperson’s Unit. (Read More)

Dr. Bill Salus comments: This article informs, “the IDF ordered tens and thousands of noncombatants to evacuate their homes ahead of airstrikes in Zarafand.” Modern-day Zarafand is historic Zarephath, which shows up in Bible prophecy.

“The exiles of Israel will return to their land and occupy the Phoenician coast as far north as Zarephath.” (Obadiah 1:20)

Israel is ordering evacuations in a town that the Bible predicts Israel will possess in the future. It’s possible these evacuees from Zarafand may never return to their homes!