16 APR 2026
LebanonSouthern Lebanon, Northern Israel

Hezbollah launches widespread attacks on northern Israel

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:30 UTC · 2 sources

Hezbollah has unleashed a major series of attacks across northern Israel and southern Lebanon on April 16. The operations included rocket barrages targeting the Nahariya settlement, the Bint Jbeil area, and now the Haifa and Acre regions. This escalation comes amid reports of a potential ceasefire being negotiated, with the U.S. President having informed Lebanon of a proposed truce. The widespread attacks represent a significant intensification of the cross-border conflict.

Updates
7h agoAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

New reports indicate the rocket attacks also targeted the Haifa and Acre areas, expanding the geographic scope of the assault.

Key Details
Nahariya settlement targeted by rocket barrage at 13:15
Guided missile strikes on Merkava tanks at Al-Sal'a heights/Al-Qantara (06:45 & 07:00)
Guided missile strike on Namera vehicle in Al-Qantara town (14:45)
Multiple rocket barrages on Bint Jbeil area (11:30-13:00)
Rocket barrage near Khiam detention center (15:05)
Sources
TGEnemy Watch — Officialview8h ago
TGAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopoliticsview8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:30 UTC · First reported: 8h ago