A massive barrage of rockets was launched from southern Lebanon, with reports indicating that around 70 rockets targeted the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, where explosions from some of these rockets were heard within the settlement. In response, the Mayor of Kiryat Shmona declared a state of emergency in the city and urgently requested that any remaining residents leave. Israeli media reported that the city is under a significant rocket attack.
**Breaking News:**
- Kiryat Shmona is under attack with approximately 70 rockets.
- Power outages were reported in parts of Galilee following extensive rocket fire.
- Sirens were heard in Kfar Blum, Kiryat Shmona, and Beit Hillel in northern occupied Palestine.
The Hebrew channel "Kan" reported that "the recent rocket barrage launched from Lebanon is the most intense in many years, not just since October 8." The Upper Galilee Regional Council also noted that there has been at least one injury due to a rocket landing in Kiryat Shmona and that several rockets have been detected in the region.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the recent rocket barrage through a statement that read: "In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza and in solidarity with their valiant and honorable resistance, and in response to the Israeli assaults on the steadfast southern villages and civilian homes, particularly the targeting of a civilian home that resulted in the martyrdom of a woman, her husband, and their son in the town of Hula, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance at 08:10 PM on Tuesday, 05-03-2024, shelled the Kfar Blum settlement with dozens of Katyusha rockets."
