Islamic Resistance Launches Rocket Attack on Israeli Military Base Near Haifa

BEIRUT: The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the Carmel military base, located south of Haifa. The group announced the attack as part of a series of operations named "Khaibar," aimed at supporting Palestinian efforts in Gaza and defending Lebanon. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance issued a statement detailing the attack, asserting it was conducted in response to what they describe as "attacks and massacres perpetrated by the Zionist enemy." The statement declared that the group's fighters launched a precise rocket barrage targeting the base at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024. The attack is positioned within a broader context of escalating tensions in the region, with the Islamic Resistance expressing solidarity with what they termed as "valiant and honorable resistance" in the Gaza Strip. The operation is part of a larger campaign the group has initiated, which they claim is in defense of both Lebanon and the Palestinian people.