Tel Aviv, May 13 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that sirens were activated in northern Israel after rockets were launched toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon. The military also reported intercepting suspicious aerial targets in the area.

Through its official Telegram channel, the IDF, in its initial report, said, "Sirens sound in the area of Zar'it. The details are under review."

It later attributed the attack to Hezbollah, stating that "Hezbollah terrorist organization launched a number of rockets toward IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon." According to the military, "the rockets fell adjacent to IDF soldiers," and no "IDF injuries" were reported.

The military added that "Sirens were sounded in acco...