First rockets from Lebanon in months — sirens across northern Israel as Hezbollah suspected

Late on March 1 / early March 2 (local time), sirens were activated across northern Israel. IDF statement: Projectiles fired from Lebanon. One rocket intercepted; several additional rockets fell in open areas and were not intercepted "in accordance with the military's policies." No reports of casualties or damage. Sirens sounded in: • Haifa and surrounding areas • Multiple locations in the Upper Galilee • Additional alerts for suspected drone infiltrations in the Upper Galilee Attribution: • Hebrew media reports indicate Hezbollah is behind the rocket fire, though the group has not confirmed this. • It would mark the first time Hezbollah has joined Iran in its attacks on Israel during this conflict. • It would also be the first violation of the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire that went into effect in November 2024. • Hezbollah did not get involved during the previous Israel-Iran exchanges (June 2025). The IDF separately confirmed it had shot down over 50 drones launched at Israel from Iran throughout the day. The potential opening of a northern front represents the most significant escalation risk of the conflict. Hezbollah maintains an estimated 130,000+ rockets and missiles, making it the most heavily armed non-state actor in history. US Embassy Beirut had earlier issued an Emergency Security Alert advising all US citizens in Lebanon to shelter in place, noting "extremely limited" commercial flight options.