Rocket/Mortar

04
Aug 2021
10:22 UTC

Israel & Lebanon Tactical (UPDATE): IDF confirms three rockets launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory during afternoon hours of August 4; avoid nonessential travel

Please be advised:

  • According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), three rockets were launched from Lebanon towards Israel during the early afternoon hours of August 4.
  • One rocket landed in Lebanese territory and two others in Israeli territory.  
  • According to Israeli reports, both rockets landed in open areas in Kiryat Shmona, which caused a fire near a local city cemetery. 
  • The IDF stated that its forces conducted retaliatory artillery shelling towards southern Lebanon. 
  • The IDF has not issued any restrictions on movement at the current time, although public shelters have reportedly been opened in Kiryat Shmona.  Additional reports state that residents of the city are being requested to remain in close proximity to bomb shelters. 
  • Lebanese reports indicate that IDF artillery shelling has impacted the Marjayoun area, which is located approximately eight km from the Lebanon-Israel border. 
  • No casualties have been reported as a result of the incident. 

 

Recommendations:

  1. Those operating or residing in Israel on August 4 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the Israel-Lebanon border area, particularly in the vicinity of Kiryat Shmona, due to the ongoing security incidents in the region.  
  2. Avoid all travel to the Israel-Lebanon border on the Lebanese side due to the potential for additional IDF retaliatory strikes.  
  3. In the event of additional Color Red sirens, immediately seek a designated shelter. If there is no nearby shelter, go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall. Wait for at least ten minutes.  
  4. In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands. When driving, safely pull over and follow the same instructions. 
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Kiryat Shmona, Israel; Marjayoun, Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Please be advised:

  • According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), three rockets were launched from Lebanon towards Israel during the early afternoon hours of August 4.
  • One rocket landed in Lebanese territory and two others in Israeli territory.  
  • According to Israeli reports, both rockets landed in open areas in Kiryat Shmona, which caused a fire near a local city cemetery. 
  • The IDF stated that its forces conducted retaliatory artillery shelling towards southern Lebanon. 
  • The IDF has not issued any restrictions on movement at the current time, although public shelters have reportedly been opened in Kiryat Shmona.  Additional reports state that residents of the city are being requested to remain in close proximity to bomb shelters. 
  • Lebanese reports indicate that IDF artillery shelling has impacted the Marjayoun area, which is located approximately eight km from the Lebanon-Israel border. 
  • No casualties have been reported as a result of the incident. 

 

Recommendations:

  1. Those operating or residing in Israel on August 4 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the Israel-Lebanon border area, particularly in the vicinity of Kiryat Shmona, due to the ongoing security incidents in the region.  
  2. Avoid all travel to the Israel-Lebanon border on the Lebanese side due to the potential for additional IDF retaliatory strikes.  
  3. In the event of additional Color Red sirens, immediately seek a designated shelter. If there is no nearby shelter, go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall. Wait for at least ten minutes.  
  4. In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands. When driving, safely pull over and follow the same instructions. 
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Kiryat Shmona, Israel; Marjayoun, Lebanon
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed