16 APR 2026
IsraelNorthern Israel

IDF prepares for Hezbollah fire ahead of ceasefire

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:24 UTC · 2 sources

The Israeli Defense Forces are preparing for the possibility of a surge in rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon directed at northern Israel ahead of the upcoming ceasefire. The IDF issued a statement confirming these preparations as cross-border hostilities continue. This alert follows a pattern of significant Hezbollah barrages in the final hours before the scheduled truce. The military is actively monitoring the situation and readying its defensive systems.

Updates
4h ago@Osint613

The IDF has explicitly stated it is preparing for a 'surge' in Hezbollah rocket attacks, confirming the earlier assessment of increased fire ahead of the ceasefire.

Sources
TGMannie's War Roomview4h ago
TW@Osint613view4h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 19:24 UTC · First reported: 4h ago