Iran has supported its proxies and other armed groups fighting Israel for decades. Between June and Dec. 2021, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops and other Israeli security forces began regularly engaging with armed groups led by Iranian proxy Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Further complicating matters, Islamic Jihad, al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and other groups expanded their presence in northern West Bank cities and villages. The IDF suspected Hezbollah was behind the attack, though it is likely Palestinian armed groups were also involved. The IDF blames Palestinian armed groups for the rocket attack, though similar to the Megiddo junction bombing, Hezbollah likely had a role.

Source: New York Times April 11, 2023 07:44 UTC