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Hezbollah Launches Rockets; Iran's Missiles Damage Israel

4/9/2026

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On April 8, 2026, Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon, triggering sirens in northern Israel.
Initial reports said a fragment from an intercepted rocket fell in an open area.
Sirens in Kiryat Shmona were false alarms.
Earlier, Iran fired missiles at Israel after a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Reports said fragments from an Iranian missile damaged Israel, including Rosh Ha'ayin, where a pedestrian street and residences were affected.

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Story summary

On April 8, 2026, Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon, triggering sirens in northern Israel.
Initial reports said a fragment from an intercepted rocket fell in an open area.
Sirens in Kiryat Shmona were false alarms.
Earlier, Iran fired missiles at Israel after a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Reports said fragments from an Iranian missile damaged Israel, including Rosh Ha'ayin, where a pedestrian street and residences were affected.