Projectile from Lebanon kills at least one in north Israel

Al Jazeera
March 27, 2026
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A projectile from Lebanon killed at least one person in northern Israel.

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A projectile fired from Lebanon struck northern Israel, killing at least one person and leaving a trail of flames and black smoke visible in video footage of the strike. The attack marks an escalation in cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanese militant groups, particularly Hezbollah, which has conducted repeated rocket and drone attacks against Israeli territory in recent months. Northern Israel has faced sustained barrages from Lebanon since October 2024, forcing evacuations and causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The strike underscores the volatile security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, where Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have coincided with intensified Hezbollah strikes across the frontier.

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