Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group launched a drone attack on Israel, injuring over a dozen citizens and sparking tensions in the region. The incident occurred on Wednesday (April 17) when a Hezbollah-laden drone struck a community center in the Arab Al-Aramshi village near the northern border of Israel.

According to reports, at least 18 Israeli citizens were seriously injured in the attack, with one individual in critical condition, as confirmed by medical professionals. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the drone strike, stating that it targeted a building used by the Israeli army. The attack was carried out in retaliation for an earlier strike by Tel Aviv in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of three Hezbollah members.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that among the wounded were 14 soldiers, and investigations are underway to determine why warning sirens were not activated during the attack and why the drone was not intercepted. The IDF has identified the source of the attack, although specific details have not been disclosed.

Hezbollah's actions come amidst heightened tensions in the region, with the militant group conducting various attacks along Israel's border over the past six months. These attacks have included the firing of rockets, drones, and anti-tank missiles from the Lebanese border, with Hezbollah citing solidarity with the people of Gaza as a motivation for their actions.

The drone attack by Hezbollah marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict between the militant group and Israel, further exacerbating tensions in the volatile region.