Israeli border residents 'ready' for anything after assault

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 04, 2023 6:00 am

KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel: The remaining residents of the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, who have not fled rising cross-border fire from militants in Lebanon, said on Friday they were ready for whatever happens.

The Israel-Lebanon border has seen escalating tit-for-tat exchanges, mainly between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, since Palestinian militants of Hezbollah ally Hamas launched shock raids in southern Israel on October 7, stoking fears of a wider regional conflict.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Gaza truce holds but Trump airs doubt

EU pledges pragmatism with Trump

Politics has 'weaponized' science – UN climate chief

'Extremely critical' risk warned as winds whip fire-weary Los Angeles

Trump signs order to pull US from WHO, citing funding disparities

Nations react to Trump inauguration

Tech billionaires take center stage at Trump inauguration