24.03.2026 09:51
Israeli President Isaac Herzog was taken to a shelter immediately after his statement in Kiryat Shmona, following a missile landing in the area. Herzog's remarks, stating that there would be no return to a ceasefire and that "strategic depth" needed to be established within Lebanon, drew attention, while the increasing attacks along the Israel-Lebanon border indicated that tensions had escalated further.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog was taken to a shelter by security teams immediately after a missile fell in the region following a press conference held in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona. The attack highlighted the point to which tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border have escalated.
According to local sources, sirens sounded shortly after the speech ended due to the missile hitting near the city, causing panic in the area. It was reported that Herzog was quickly taken to a safe area, and no official statement regarding casualties was made.
HE HAD SAID "WE CANNOT RETURN TO A CEASEFIRE"
In a statement made just minutes before the attack, Herzog clearly expressed that Israel would not return to the previous ceasefire. Sending strong messages regarding the Lebanese border, Herzog indicated that "we need to establish strategic depth within Lebanon," signaling that military operations could continue.
TENSIONS ESCALATING ALONG THE BORDER
Recently, as mutual attacks between Hezbollah and Israel have increased in the north, Kiryat Shmona and its surroundings frequently face threats of rockets and missiles. While the Israeli army is expanding its operations to ensure security along the border, evacuations in civilian settlements in the region are also being discussed.
The attack that came immediately after Herzog's speech drew attention both for its timing and the targeted area, raising concerns that the conflicts could spread to a wider area.