The IDF is trying to understand: how did the deadly rocket barrage penetrate through the air defense layers? Security sources say that Hezbollah itself was probably surprised by the range of the rockets, and therefore has not yet taken responsibility. The assumption is that the political echelon will order another round of attacks against Hezbollah.

"It's a difficult morning. We've been at this event since October 7th and today was a step up," said Shoki Ohana, head of the town of Safed.