Haifa restaurant suffers direct hit, nine people wounded following rocket attack from Lebanon

Following a rocket attack on Israel's north, nine people were evacuated for treatment, with injuries ranging from shrapnel to anxiety.

Israel's Iron Dome intercepts Hezbollah rockets fired over northern Israel. August 25, 2024. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X)
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts Hezbollah rockets fired over northern Israel. August 25, 2024.
(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X)

Nine people were injured following Hezbollah's rocket attack in Israel's north on Monday overnight, with six injured in Haifa and the seventh in Tiberias.

Eight people were evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus for medical treatment following the rocket attack, Israeli media reported.

Of the people evacuated for medical treatment, a 13-year-old suffered light injuries, another two people suffered moderate injuries from broken glass, three suffered light injuries from broken glass, two were lightly injured on their way to a protected area, and one suffered from anxiety.

Additionally, according to Israeli media, a 22-year-old person was severely injured from shrapnel and was evacuated to the Tzafon Medical Center for medical treatment.

A restaurant in Haifa had reportedly suffered a direct hit as approximately 20 rockets were identified crossing from Lebanese territory.

 Screenshot of a Hezbollah drone video showing the northern city of Haifa, Israel (credit: SCREENSHOT/X)
Screenshot of a Hezbollah drone video showing the northern city of Haifa, Israel (credit: SCREENSHOT/X)

Some rockets intercepted

Initially, five rockets were identified, and despite interception attempts, some of the rockets succeeded in hitting sites in the Carmel and Gulf area, and the incident is being investigated.

Later, in the Upper Galilee area, 15 additional rockets were identified, some of which were intercepted, however, there were reports of successful hits.