IOF shell Lebanon following unknown rocket fire
Israeli occupation forces shell South Lebanon after a projectile was launched into the occupied territories.
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During the Israeli occupation's shelling of South Lebanon
According to Israeli Media, the IOF said on Monday its forces fired shells on Lebanon after a rocket from an unknown source was fired on the occupied territories during the night.
The UN's Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) released a statement urging for calm and restraint "in this volatile" situation.
STATEMENT: A rocket was launched from Lebanon toward Israel early this morning. Israel Defense Forces are returning fire with dozens of shells. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander @aroldo_lazaro urges calm and restraint in this volatile and ongoing situation. More to come.
— UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) April 25, 2022
The rocket fired from Lebanon was launched from an area southeast of Tyre and landed in an open area close to the border with occupied Palestine, without causing any damage or injuries.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that the IOF shelled an area between Majdal Zoon and the town of Zibqin, South Lebanon, and an open area close to the Lebanese border.
The Israeli forces were reported to have fired more than 30 artillery shells on South Lebanon.
