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IDF declares five northern Israeli towns closed military zones

IDF strikes over 280 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon, relaxes guidelines for parts of northern Israel. Hezbollah launches 320 projectiles towards Israel throughout Yom Kippur.

IDF declares five northern Israeli towns closed military zones

In depth:

What is UNIFIL?

As Israel's Operation Northern Arrows continues, Israeli forces have come into conflict with UNIFIL steadily more frequently. What is its role in the conflict between Israel and its northern neighbors?

What is UNIFIL?

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Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 121st Battalion of Brigade 8 blew the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, during operational activities in southern Lebanon.

Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers severely injured in Gaza and Lebanon

Combat officer severely injured in southern Gaza, reserve soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers severely injured in Gaza and Lebanon

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Dozens of terrorists eliminated from the air and ground

IAF strikes 280 terror targets, ground forces' operations continue in Gaza and Lebanon.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated from the air and ground

2 UAVs fired from Lebanon

Direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya

Two UAVs fired from Lebanon cross into Israeli territory. One of them intercepted, the second one hits nursing home in Herzliya. No reports of injuries.

Direct hit on nursing home in Herzliya

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

IDF says a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon was hit by its forces who were firing at a threat near that post: Hezbollah deliberately operates with the intent to harm Israeli civilians from civilian areas and near UNIFIL posts.

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

As Yom Kippur begins

Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel

Hezbollah terrorists fire approximately 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Israelis prepare for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

Radwan force anti-tank missile unit commander eliminated

Araeb el Shoga, a commander in the Hezbollah Radwan Forces’ Anti-tank Missile Unit, killed in IAF airstrike.

Radwan force anti-tank missile unit commander eliminated

Revivim:

The courage of our soldiers

In IDF military service, soldiers fulfill two commandments, each equivalent to all the commandments: the obligatory war of saving Israel from its enemy’s hand, and settling the land.

The courage of our soldiers

White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.

White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

Harris on Middle East:

'We've got to de-escalate'

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate says de-escalation is needed in the Middle East.

'We've got to de-escalate'

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Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”

Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

IDF:

Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile

At least two people were injured as a result of a Hezbollah munition explosion in Kibbutz Yir'on. A foreign worker who worked as a tractor driver in the area was pronounced dead.

Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile

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91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

During limited, localized, targeted ground raids of the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, the soldiers dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, destroyed weapons, and engaged in close-quarters combat with terrorists.

91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

In the first airstrike on western Beirut, the IAF targeted Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law Wafiq Safa, considered one of Hezbollah's top leaders.

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

Danon:

'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'

Israel's UN Ambassador calls on UNIFIL, Lebanese army to start protecting the Lebanese people from Hezbollah. ' I say: Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people and not to the Iranians.'

'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'

'Gear ready to raid Israel'

Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon

The IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari toured a Hezbollah stronghold in a village in southern Lebanon.

Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon

Home Front Command chief:

'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

MG Rafi Milo visited the scenes of missile strikes in Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona and called on civilians to continue following the HFC guidelines.

'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

Did he spy for Israel?

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani reportedly survived the strike on Hassan Nasrallah and is under lockdown as he's investigated for his connection to the elimination.

Report: Quds Force commander under IRGC investigation

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The fighting in Lebanon, from Golani Brigade soldiers' body cams

IDF spokesperson publishes footage from IDF operations in southern Lebanon - taken from the soldiers' body cams.

The fighting in Lebanon, from Golani Brigade soldiers' body cams

Rocket lands near terror hub, no siren sounded

Rocket launched from Lebanon towards northern Samaria lands in an open area near the terror capital of Jenin. No injuries reported.

Rocket lands near terror hub, no siren sounded

Majority of Israelis:

Society still divided like before Oct. 7

13 percent of Israelis believe that Netanyahu expressed remorse for his part in enabling Oct. 7th massacre | Majority of society: Israeli resilience stronger than it was a year ago

Society still divided like before Oct. 7

Destroying tunnels in Rafah, destroying weapons in Lebanon

IDF forces continue operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, striking over 140 targets in a single day.

Destroying tunnels in Rafah, destroying weapons in Lebanon

Terrorists responsible for missile strikes on Israel eliminated

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists responsible for hundreds of missiles on northern Israel.

Terrorists responsible for missile strikes on Israel eliminated

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ronny Ganizate fell in southern Lebanon

During the incident in which Sergeant Major Ganizate fell, a reservist was severely injured and was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ronny Ganizate fell in southern Lebanon

White House:

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

Reports in Syria:

Israel struck targets in the Homs area

Al-Watan newspaper reports that the attack attributed to Israel targeted a vehicle factory in the area. A fire broke out, but there were no injuries.

Israel struck targets in the Homs area

Cleared for publication:

Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in Kiryat Shmona

Revital Yehud, 45, and Dvir Sharvit, 43, are the couple who were killed on Wednesday when a Hezbollah rocket hit the city of Kiryat Shmona.

Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Adham Jahout, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network” who relayed information from the Syrian government to Hezbollah, eliminated.

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Danon:

'Hezbollah calls for ceasefire while murdering Israeli civilians'

Israeli UN Ambassador dismisses Hezbollah officials' call for Israel to cease fire in Lebanon after 2 civilians were killed in a rocket strike in Kiryat Shmona, demands Hezbollah relocate north of the Litani River.

'Hezbollah calls for ceasefire while murdering Israeli civilians'

Green Without Borders site used by Hezbollah raided

Over years, Hezbollah dug tunnels, stored weapons, and built military observation posts inside Green Without Borders facilities located near the border with Israeli communities.

Green Without Borders site used by Hezbollah raided

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorist commander and cells eliminated

IDF publishes footage of elimination of Hezbollah commander, 3 other Hezbollah terrorists in the field.

Hezbollah terrorist commander and cells eliminated

Trump called Netanyahu to support Israel against Hezbollah

PMO confirms former President Trump called PM Netanyahu last week and express his support for Israel's efforts to eliminate the threat of the Hezbollah terrorist organization after a year of constant rocket attacks.

Trump called Netanyahu to support Israel against Hezbollah

6 wounded, 1 seriously, in rocket barrage on Haifa

Six people were injured as a result of the barrage towards the Haifa Bay area, including one who was seriously injured. The rest were lightly injured by shrapnel.

6 wounded, 1 seriously, in rocket barrage on Haifa

Kiryat Shmona: Rocket hits home, couple killed

Man and woman critically injured in rocket strike on northern Israel declared dead shortly afterwards; IDF says 20 rockets fired from Lebanon. 'Their injuries were critical.'

Kiryat Shmona: Rocket hits home, couple killed

Northern Command chief:

We are dealing Hezbollah a harsh blow

Major General Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, holds situational assessment in Lebanon, tells soldiers, 'You're bringing the residents of northern Israel back home, with the treads of your tanks and boots on the ground.'

We are dealing Hezbollah a harsh blow

IDF spokesman:

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on why IDF is operating in Dahieh: 'Dahieh is not like the rest of Beirut, it's Hezbollah's stronghold. When we say our war is not against the citizens of Lebanon, we mean it: We are sacrificing the element of surprise to warn civilians.'

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF forces eliminate terrorists who murdered their comrade

IDF dismantles Hezbollah weapons storage facility measuring 7 meters deep, hidden inside residential building in southern Lebanon village, eliminates terrorists who killed Captain Ben Zion Falach.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists who murdered their comrade

In Gaza and Lebanon

IAF strikes over 230 terror targets in a single day

IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon, eliminating terrorists in close-quarters combat and from the air, and neutralizing launchpads.

IAF strikes over 230 terror targets in a single day

Lebanon:

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

Bild war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer was arrested in Lebanon after interviewing with Kan News.

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

Three soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon

IDF Combat NCO and two reservists severely injured in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon. They were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Three soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon

Help the evacuees

“My Tears Wouldn’t Stop Falling."

This intense conflict has turned entire towns into military zones, forcing thousands of Jewish families to flee their homes, leaving behind their lives and livelihoods.

“My Tears Wouldn’t Stop Falling."

IDF Spokesperson:

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reveals that the Hezbollah commanders who were eliminated on Monday were responsible for executing Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

The IAF conducted a series of strikes in southern Lebanon on underground command centers of Hezbollah’s units in southern Lebanon: The Nasser Unit, Bader Unit, Aziz Unit, and the Radwan Forces in the area.

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

Sources in Lebanon:

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

During the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Lebanon, it was suggested to the Lebanese Prime Minister and Hezbollah to focus on examining the possibility of stopping the fighting.

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

Netanyahu to Lebanese people:

'Do you remember when your country was the pearl of the region?'

PM publishes message to Lebanese people in call for peace, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah, his replacement, and his replacement's replacement.

'Do you remember when your country was the pearl of the region?'

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command updates guidelines, announces that in Haifa Bay, the communities of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin, the activity scale will be changed from Partial Activity to Limited Activity, meaning educational activities are prohibited.

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah terrorists embedded in a school, strikes launcher used to fire massive barrage on Haifa area in northern Israel.

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Golani Brigade takes operational control of a Hezbollah combat compound in Maroun El Ras, Lebanon, that posed a direct threat to the residents of northern Israel.

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Sirens sound in Haifa, Akko, and nearby areas after Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel; Hezbollah launches over 100 missiles in two consecutive barrages.

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

The 146th Division has begun limited operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

CIA Chief:

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

CIA Director Bill Burns warned that while neither side was interested in an all-out war, 'misjudgments' between Israel and Iran could still inadvertently lead to a major escalation.

'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

Suhail Hussein Husseini who played a crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units, was killed in a strike on Beirut.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

US officials:

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IDF says five projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Residents of central Israel and the Sharon report hearing explosions, likely as a result of interceptions.

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

In a large-scale airstrike that lasted about an hour, 100 air force planes attacked more than 120 terrorist targets of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

IDF strikes in Beirut

IAF aristrike targets the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut in the same area where Hassan Nasrallah's successor, Hashem Safieddine, is believed to have been killed last week.

IDF strikes in Beirut