Hezbollah fires 5 rockets at Haifa suburbs (Krayot) — most intercepted, no injuries

Hezbollah fired a barrage of approximately five rockets from Lebanon at the Krayot suburbs of Haifa on the afternoon of April 2, 2026 (D34). IDF assessment: - Most rockets were intercepted - Others hit open areas 'according to protocol' (IDF standard language for controlled falls in uninhabited zones) - No injuries reported Geographic significance: Krayot is a cluster of suburbs (Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Yam, Kiryat Ata) north of Haifa, with a combined population of approximately 150,000. This is a significantly more densely populated area than Kiryat Shmona (border town, ~20,000). The D34 Hezbollah fire pattern: - Morning: 50+ rockets at northern Israel / Kiryat Shmona (border area) - Afternoon: 5 rockets at Krayot / Haifa suburbs (major urban area) This represents a southward march of Hezbollah's target envelope on D34, consistent with Khatam Al-Anbiya's vow of 'crushing, broader, more destructive' actions. Defense Minister Katz responded with a direct threat against Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem. Source: Times of Israel April 2 live blog (IDF statement, 12:45 UTC).