On October 13, 2024, Hezbollah launched a significant drone attack targeting the Binyamina area in central Israel. This attack involved a swarm of drones, one of which bypassed Israeli defenses and caused significant damage and injuries. The drones were launched as part of a coordinated assault involving rocket fire from Lebanon, which overpowered Israel’s air defense systems. While one of the drones was intercepted over the sea, another managed to penetrate Israeli airspace and crash in the Binyamina region, wounding at least 67 people, with several in critical condition.
Hezbollah claimed that the attack was aimed at a military base, specifically targeting a camp belonging to the Golani Brigade. The aftermath saw Israeli soldiers rushing to evacuate wounded personnel, with many casualties resulting from the combination of drone strikes and rockets.
This escalation is part of the broader ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Israel Defense Forces responding by carrying out airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
