Hezbollah’s missile attack following the assassination of Ibrahim Aqil and the commanders of the Radwan Force demonstrated that the group’s missile range has expanded, targeting Israel’s Jezreel Valley, the Krayot, and Carmel areas.
Prior to this attack, Hezbollah had primarily focused on targets and communities in the Upper Galilee, using suicide UAVs, anti-tank missiles like the Kornet or Almas 3, and short-range rockets carrying approximately 20 kg of explosives. Occasionally, they deployed the highly destructive Burkan rocket, which has a range of up to 10 km and carries a 500 kg warhead.
In the most recent attack and for the first time in this conflict, Hezbollah employed medium-range rockets with a range of 70–100 km. According to official statements from the organization, it launched Fadi 1 and Fadi 2 rockets. These medium-range rockets have performance characteristics similar to the Fajr 3 and Fajr 5 models, or rockets like the Ra’ad. According to published specifications, the Fadi 1 has a diameter of 220 mm, a length of 6 meters, an explosive payload of 83 kg, and a range of 70 km. The Fadi 2 has a diameter of 302 mm, a length of 6 meters, an explosive payload of 170 kg, and a range of 100 km. These are inaccurate ballistic missiles, launched from mobile platforms, with most being intercepted by the Iron Dome systems. Open sources estimate Hezbollah’s short- and medium-range missile stockpiles to number in the tens of thousands.
It can be assumed that as the Israeli Air Force continues its attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah will likely expand its firing range to additional areas south of Haifa, possibly targeting strategic infrastructure. In such a scenario, it is anticipated that the group could deploy the inaccurate Zelzal missile, which has a range of 200 km and carries up to 600 kg of explosives. Additionally, they might use the more advanced and precise Fateh-110 (M600) missile, which surpasses the Zelzal in both range and payload.
Israel is equipped with some of the world’s most advanced defense systems against rockets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs. This comprehensive defense network provides strong protection for critical infrastructure. When integrated with Home Front Command instructions, these systems form a life-saving combination.
Hezbollah’s missile attack following the assassination of Ibrahim Aqil and the commanders of the Radwan Force demonstrated that the group’s missile range has expanded, targeting Israel’s Jezreel Valley, the Krayot, and Carmel areas.
Prior to this attack, Hezbollah had primarily focused on targets and communities in the Upper Galilee, using suicide UAVs, anti-tank missiles like the Kornet or Almas 3, and short-range rockets carrying approximately 20 kg of explosives. Occasionally, they deployed the highly destructive Burkan rocket, which has a range of up to 10 km and carries a 500 kg warhead.
In the most recent attack and for the first time in this conflict, Hezbollah employed medium-range rockets with a range of 70–100 km. According to official statements from the organization, it launched Fadi 1 and Fadi 2 rockets. These medium-range rockets have performance characteristics similar to the Fajr 3 and Fajr 5 models, or rockets like the Ra’ad. According to published specifications, the Fadi 1 has a diameter of 220 mm, a length of 6 meters, an explosive payload of 83 kg, and a range of 70 km. The Fadi 2 has a diameter of 302 mm, a length of 6 meters, an explosive payload of 170 kg, and a range of 100 km. These are inaccurate ballistic missiles, launched from mobile platforms, with most being intercepted by the Iron Dome systems. Open sources estimate Hezbollah’s short- and medium-range missile stockpiles to number in the tens of thousands.
It can be assumed that as the Israeli Air Force continues its attacks across Lebanon, Hezbollah will likely expand its firing range to additional areas south of Haifa, possibly targeting strategic infrastructure. In such a scenario, it is anticipated that the group could deploy the inaccurate Zelzal missile, which has a range of 200 km and carries up to 600 kg of explosives. Additionally, they might use the more advanced and precise Fateh-110 (M600) missile, which surpasses the Zelzal in both range and payload.
Israel is equipped with some of the world’s most advanced defense systems against rockets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs. This comprehensive defense network provides strong protection for critical infrastructure. When integrated with Home Front Command instructions, these systems form a life-saving combination.