Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in response to anti-tank fire, three wounded

The entire Metula local council area was declared a closed military area after anti-tank missile fire from Lebanon, the IDF announced on Tuesday. Citizens are asked not to try to approach the place and Metula residents have been asked to evacuate the area under the council’s jurisdiction.

Explosions from anti-tank missiles were heard near the town of Metula on the Lebanon-Israel border earlier on Tuesday, with three people reported injured. The IDF announced it was responding to the attack and targeting the area from which the missiles came.

Anti-tank missiles and gunfire were also aimed at Margaliot near Kiryat Shmona, the IDF announced. The IDF responded with artillery fire.

The Upper Galilee Regional Council also announced that following a security incident near Ramim Cliff, all roads in the area are to be closed to traffic. No further instructions were issued by the council, but residents are advised to stay close to protected shelters.