Hezbollah rockets Kiryat Shmona and Galilee as IDF strikes Beirut overnight

The northern Israel-Lebanon front entered Day 17 with a sustained dual exchange. IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut overnight, triggering rocket fire toward Manara on the Israeli side. As Day 17 opened, Hezbollah broadened its barrage to include Kiryat Shmona — Israel's northernmost major city — and multiple communities in the Galilee Panhandle. The pattern reflects Hezbollah's Day 17 posture: absorbing IDF strikes on Beirut while maintaining sustained rocket fire at northern Israeli communities. Israeli officials have confirmed Lebanon ceasefire talks are expected within days, tied to Hezbollah disarmament. Hezbollah has not publicly acknowledged the talks or signalled intent to stand down.