Iranian strikes, Hezbollah rockets make regular life in Israel ‘simply impossible’

AFP / France 24
by FRANCE24
March 14, 2026
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Iranian missiles and Hezbollah rockets are forcing residents to flee northern Israel.

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Iranian missiles and Hezbollah rockets are conducting "constant" and "relentless" attacks on northern Israel, according to FRANCE 24's Jerusalem correspondent. The combined strikes have made regular life "simply impossible" for residents in the affected areas. Most residents of northern Israel have fled their homes due to the ongoing bombardment. The sustained assault represents an escalation that has effectively displaced civilian populations from Israel's northern border region.

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