Cluster bombs rain over Kiryat Shmona, exposing civilians to hidden explosives and growing regional dangers.
Israeli police confirmed Wednesday that investigations into projectile impact sites in Kiryat Shmona revealed a significant escalation, with Hezbollah deploying cluster munitions for the first time since the conflict began. The weapons struck a residential area, raising alarm over the heightened threat to civilians.
Cluster munitions are designed to disperse numerous smaller explosives across a wide radius mid-air. Many of these submunitions fail to detonate on impact, effectively turning into concealed landmines scattered across populated zones, posing long-term risks to residents.
Security forces, including Northern District Police, Border Police, and specialized bomb disposal units, have launched extensive operations under tight security conditions. Teams are systematically scanning gardens, rooftops, and surrounding streets to locate and neutralize unexploded ordnance, aiming to prevent further casualties in the affected neighborhood.
