16 APR 2026
LebanonNorthern Israel

Hezbollah fires large rocket barrage before ceasefire

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:37 UTC · 3 sources

Hezbollah has unleashed a large rocket barrage targeting northern Israel, marking a significant escalation in the final hours before a scheduled U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The attack specifically targeted the towns of Shelomi and Nahariyya. This major strike comes as both sides brace for the truce, which is set to begin at 7:00 AM local time on April 17.

Updates
4h ago@officialrnintel

A second source confirms the large rocket barrage, noting the ceasefire is set to begin in just over two hours.

4h agoMiddle East Spectator — MES

The message specifies the towns of Shelomi and Nahariyya as the targets of the barrage.

Sources
TGRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸view4h ago
TW@officialrnintelview4h ago
TGMiddle East Spectator — MESview4h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:37 UTC · First reported: 4h ago