Rocket fire from Lebanon triggers Haifa sirens, no injuries reported
Mar 2nd 2026
Early morning rocket launches from Lebanon set off sirens in Haifa and other northern areas, with at least one projectile intercepted and no reported injuries, while Israeli forces said they will respond forcefully.
- This was the first rocket fire from Lebanon since the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- Sirens sounded in Haifa and the Krayot after projectiles were launched from Lebanon.
- The IDF said at least one projectile crossed into Israel and was intercepted by the Air Force while others fell in open areas.
- No injuries or damage were reported and emergency services confirmed no casualties.
- Alerts also sounded in Kiryat Shmona, western Galilee, the Golan Heights, Nahariya and the Dead Sea region amid concerns about drone activity, and the military said it is preparing a forceful response