Tel aviv: Rockets launched from Lebanon toward central Israel were intercepted Thursday, Israeli Channel 12 reported. The broadcaster said six rockets were detected and intercepted, while emergency teams were dispatched to inspect locations from which reports were received.

According to Anadolu Agency, Hezbollah later claimed responsibility, stating that it had targeted Israeli military sites in Tel Aviv with what it described as 'precision missiles.' In a statement, the group said the strike targeted the Kirya complex housing Israel's Defense Ministry as well as the Dolphin barracks belonging to the military intelligence division in central Israel.

Israel has responded with airstrikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon since a cross-border attack by Iran-backed Hezbollah on March 2. Lebanese authorities report that at least 1,094 people have been killed and 3,119 injured in Israeli attacks.

The current escalation is occurring amid a joint US-Israeli offensive on Iran, which has resulted in over 1,340 deaths since February 28. In response, Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.