The Hezbollah militant group has launched over 8,000 rockets towards Israel following the October 7 attacks by Hamas, according to Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations. This escalation in rocket attacks has resulted in a significant increase in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
During a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, the ambassador highlighted the ongoing threat to Israeli civilians, emphasizing that hundreds of rockets continue to target civilian populations in Israel. The ambassador reiterated Israel’s commitment to defending its citizens by utilizing all available resources.