A Hezbollah missile struck the city center of Kiryat Shmona overnight Friday, causing significant damage to businesses and shops in the area. B’chasdei Hashem, no deaths or injuries were reported. The IDF said Iron Dome successfully intercepted all other projectiles fired during the barrage.

Kiryat Shmona Deputy Mayor Ze’evik Zweigi described a night of repeated sirens beginning at 1:30 a.m., with a direct hit striking a shopping center at approximately 3:30 a.m. “A major disaster was avoided last night,” he said. “Normally, this is a crowded place, and I don’t want to think what would have happened on a regular day.”

Zweigi leveled sharp criticism at the government, saying residents have not experienced a single day of true ceasefire. “Neither the government nor the Home Front Command takes responsibility for the situation and treats us as if we are in a ceasefire zone,” he said. “Kiryat Shmona has no government.” He threatened to publicly withdraw his membership from Likud within a month if the situation does not improve, saying dozens of others would follow.

Separately, on Shabbos afternoon, Hezbollah fired its first barrage targeting Nahariya in nearly a month, with missiles striking the water off the city’s beach as residents ran for shelter. Video footage distributed by Army Radio showed explosions in the ocean as beachgoers fled. The IDF said several projectiles were intercepted or fell in open areas. Hezbollah also targeted Karmiel in what the IDF said was the farthest attack since a ceasefire went into effect approximately one month ago.

The IDF said it is preparing for the possibility of intensified Hezbollah fire toward the North following the progress of IDF operations in Lebanon. The army said there is no change to Home Front Command guidelines but urged the public to remain vigilant and adhere to current regulations.

Metula Council head David Azoulay also condemned the government’s response. “This was yet another night of neglect, sirens, running to shelters, and an impossible reality for all residents along the confrontation line, and the Israeli government simply doesn’t care,” he said, calling on northern municipal leaders to mount a unified pressure campaign.