TEL AVIV, Israel – Israel’s military has released video footage that it says shows a missile fired by Hezbollah striking a satellite and radar station near the city of Beit Shemesh on March 10, 2026 The video appears to show the moment of impact, which caused extensive damage to the facility
The incident is significant as the strike occurred at a site where warning sirens had reportedly failed to activate, according to news reports accompanying the video The location of the strike, near Beit Sheshem, places it deep inside Israeli territory, far from the immediate border area with Lebanon.
While the Israeli military attributed the attack to Hezbollah, the Lebanese group has not yet issued a public statement on this specific incident. The brief report accompanying the video did not provide details on potential casualties or the specific type of missile used in the attack
This strike comes amid a period of heightened tensions and recurring cross-border fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The targeting of a radar and satellite installation points to a strategic focus on Israeli surveillance and communications assets. The reported failure of the warning sirens could raise questions within Israel’s defense establishment about the effectiveness of its early-warning systems against certain types of projectiles. Further details from the Israeli military are expected as it continues to assess the full extent of the damage and the operational impact of the strike
Mohsin Rana
