The Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that a Hezbollah rocket strike in Ma’alot-Tarshiha, located in the Galilee region, resulted in the death of a man on Tuesday.

The victim was identified as 24-year-old Israeli Arab Mohammad Naim, who was killed when a rocket directly hit his home. In addition to Naim, thirteen others were injured in the incident, including three children, all of whom are in light condition.

MDA paramedic Gilad Ben Hamo recounted the chaotic scene, describing significant destruction upon their arrival. Paramedics discovered an unconscious man with no pulse, and despite immediate medical efforts, his injuries were too severe, leading to his pronouncement of death on-site.

MDA teams also assisted several individuals experiencing anxiety, a common response to such traumatic events. Among the injured was a 13-year-old boy with shrapnel wounds to his legs.

This tragic incident unfolded amid heightened tensions, as the IDF reported that around 50 rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory between 10:37 and 10:39 a.m., coinciding with the rocket that struck Naim’s residence. The ongoing violence has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the region, reflecting the serious security challenges faced by residents.

Simultaneously, Hezbollah announced the appointment of Naim Qassem as the new leader of the organization, a significant development in the context of the escalating conflict.

Qassem has served as the deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah for over three decades and has acted as the group’s spokesperson.

Earlier in October, the Emirati website Aram News reported, citing an Iranian source, that Qassem had relocated from Lebanon to Iran due to concerns that Israel might attempt to assassinate him. The report indicated that Qassem had been in Tehran since October 5.

According to the source, Qassem left Beirut that same day on an Iranian plane, accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, traveling first to Damascus before continuing on to Tehran.