Hezbollah Claims Missile Strikes on Israeli Northern Command Bases

BEIRUT — Hezbollah launched specialized missiles against two Israeli military installations in northern Israel on Wednesday, targeting the Eliakim base and the Tivon base in a strike aimed at training camps belonging to the Israeli army’s Northern Command.

The militant group announced the operation late Wednesday evening, stating the attacks were designed to degrade the military capabilities of the Israeli forces stationed in the region. The strikes occurred as tensions remain high along the Lebanon-Israel border, where sporadic exchanges of fire have intensified in recent months.

The Eliakim base, located near the city of Acre, and the Tivon base, situated in the northern Galilee, are key logistical and training hubs for the Israel Defense Forces. Hezbollah said the missiles used in the assault were precision-guided weapons developed specifically for long-range strikes against fortified military targets.

Israeli authorities have not yet confirmed damage or casualties resulting from the attacks. The Israel Defense Forces typically respond to such incidents with retaliatory strikes, though no immediate counter-attack has been reported as of Wednesday night. Civil defense officials in the northern region activated emergency protocols following the missile launches, directing residents in affected areas to seek shelter.

The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which has seen periodic flare-ups since the outbreak of hostilities in Gaza last year. Hezbollah has repeatedly stated that its operations are intended to support Palestinian resistance efforts and pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories.

Military analysts note that the targeting of training facilities suggests an effort to disrupt the operational readiness of Israeli units deployed along the northern front. The Northern Command oversees a large portion of the IDF’s ground forces and plays a critical role in managing border security operations.

Residents in Acre and surrounding communities reported hearing multiple explosions shortly after the reported missile launches. Emergency services were dispatched to the area, though no official casualty figures have been released. Local hospitals reported receiving a small number of patients with minor injuries, but officials declined to specify the cause.

The Israeli government has not issued a formal statement regarding the incident. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is expected to address the situation in the coming hours. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has vowed to continue its campaign against Israeli military targets as long as the conflict persists.

Questions remain about the extent of damage inflicted on the targeted bases and whether the missiles were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. The situation remains fluid as both sides prepare for potential further escalation.