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Hezbollah Gears Up for Major Rocket Assault on Israel

3/17/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say Hezbollah is preparing for a major rocket attack on Israel, targeting northern and central regions, and that it will intercept rockets to avoid public panic.
Hezbollah has escalated its involvement, launching over 400 rockets since March 2 amid Israeli airstrikes.
About 800,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the fighting.
Protests supporting Hezbollah and Iran occurred with demonstrators expressing anti-Israel sentiment.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say Hezbollah is preparing for a major rocket attack on Israel, targeting northern and central regions, and that it will intercept rockets to avoid public panic.
Hezbollah has escalated its involvement, launching over 400 rockets since March 2 amid Israeli airstrikes.
About 800,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the fighting.
Protests supporting Hezbollah and Iran occurred with demonstrators expressing anti-Israel sentiment.