Following start of ground operation: Three injured in barrage from Lebanon

Sirens sounded Tuesday morning in several areas in central Israel, after a barrage of at least ten rockets was launched from Lebanon.

Magen David Adom (MDA) is searching a number of areas.

MDA's Director General told Galei Zahal: "We received a number of initial reports regarding a person injured from shrapnel near the Horshim Interchange, and regarding rockets which fell in towns in the Sharon region."

A 54-year-old bus driver suffered an injury to his head while driving on Route 444 near the Horshim Interchange, and is in moderate condition. He has been evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.

A second victim at the scene suffered light injuries after breaking suddenly, and a police officer suffered light injuries while offering aid at the scene. According to the IDF, between three and five launches were identified, some of which were intercepted.

Another rocket strike was reported near the Eyal Interchange; no one was injured. Route 6, a main north-south artery, has been closed in both directions between the Hahorshim Interchange and the Eyal Interchange.

In addition, a fire broke out in an open area on Route 444, after a rocket landed in the area. Firefighters are making their way to the scene.

Hezbollah later took responsibility for the barrage, claiming, "We launched Fadi-4 missiles towards the Glilot base."

Recent sirens in central Israel have largely been triggered by a single missile launched by the Houthi rebel group from Yemeni territory. Tuesday's sirens are unique in that they were activated by launches from Lebanon.

On Tuesday morning, the IDF confirmed: "Following the sirens that sounded in the Gush Dan, Sharon, and Samaria areas, a number of projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory, some of which were intercepted."

"The details of the incident are under review."