IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria
Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.
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Watch: Leading Israel news anchors toast elimination of Nasrallah on air
News anchors Amit Segal & Ben Caspit, among Israel's most popular presenters, raised a toast after the end of Shabbat with the elimination of the chief terrorist Hassan Nasrallah.
Home near Maaleh Adumim sustains direct hit
Long-range missile launched from Lebanon towards Binyamin Region, fires break out due to falling shrapnel.
Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination:
Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination: These are important days, an historic turning point
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, says Israel faces 'significant challenges,' Nasrallah's elimination increases chance of bringing hostages home.
Following Nasrallah's elimination:
Following Nasrallah's elimination: IDF calls up three reserve battalions
Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'
Houthis: We targeted Netanyahu's plane upon arrival
Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims responsibility for launch towards Ben Gurion International Airport, says, 'we won't hesitate to raise level of escalation, participate in defending Gaza and Lebanon.'
Watch: Syrians celebrate Hezbollah leaders death
Syrians in northwest Syria celebrate news of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death.
Who was Hassan Nasrallah? The profile of a terror leader
Hassan Nasrallah began his journey in terror at the age of 16, and headed the Hezbollah terror organization for 32 years. He is responsible for the murder of thousands of American, Lebanese, and Israeli civilians.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, stresses, 'IDF at peak readiness, is prepared for what comes next.'
From Nasrallah op:
Radio transmissions from Nasrallah op: 'We will reach everyone in every place'
Listen to the radio transmissions from the IAF commander Tomer Bar, during the operation to strike Hezbollah's HQ, eliminate Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
Biden:
Biden: Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'
US President Joe Biden responds to Israel's elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, says his death is 'a measure of justice' for 'thousands of civilians.'
Biden responds:
Biden responds: Nasrallah's death from Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice
US President Joe Biden: "The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups"
IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's missile unit
IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah’s Missile Unit in southern Lebanon, alongside additional commanders in the unit.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, is eliminated
IDF eliminates Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's southern front, and Hassan Khalil Yassin, a senior terrorist in Hezbollah's intelligence array, in a strike in the Dahieh area of Beirut.
IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen
Sirens sound in central Israel, IDF intercepts surface-to-surface missile from Yemen outside Israel's borders.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: There is an unfair focus on Israel at the UN
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield asked about Netanyahu’s statement that the UN is antisemitic: I have no doubt that there are individuals that might be, but I would not apply it to the entire UN system.
IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters
IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters, Nasrallah likely eliminated
Netanyahu approved the strike moments before his UN speech. Source close to Hezbollah says group's senior leadership is unreachable.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: We will soon strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the IDF is still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, stresses it "was a very accurate strike".
Negative outlook
Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating by two levels with a negative outlook
Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating from A2 to Baa1 with a negative outlook. Israel’s Accountant General: Moody's decision is excessive and unjustified.
After Israeli strike in Beirut
Britain to its citizens after Israeli strike in Beirut: Leave Lebanon now
Britain urges its citizens in Lebanon to "take the next available flight" out of the country amid the recent escalation.
'When there are no more words'
ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune | 'When there are no more words, music comes out'
Leading up to the anniversary of October 7th, ZAKA volunteers from around the country gathered to 'pour out their hearts, make their voices heard, and allow their souls to play their cords.'
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Watch: Reserve brigades mobilize for combat in the north
The IDF called up the 6th and 228th Reserve Brigades, and several additional reserve battalions to enable combat efforts to continue, target Hezbollah's military capabilities, and create the conditions for residents of northern Israel to return safely to their homes.
Houthis:
Houthis: 'We targeted targets in occupied Jaffa and Ashkelon'
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that his organization targeted 'a military target linked to the Israeli enemy' in Tel Aviv with a missile and a 'vital target' in Ashkelon with a drone. According to him, 'The two operations have successfully achieved their objectives.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Dutch counterpart
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in New York and thanked him for the Netherlands' support of Israel.
Gallant in the north:
Gallant in the north: 'We will hit Hezbollah until Israelis can return home safely'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Tzfat today and pledged to help the city once again achieve peace and security.
The brazen act of Oct. 7th victim Kinneret Gat
Newly published footage from Kibbutz Be'eri shows the heroism of the residents and how 69-year-old Kinneret Gat stuck her tongue out in defiance at the terrorists before they murdered her.
Iranians indicted for hack of Trump campaign
Justice Department expected to announce charges against Iranian nationals today for stealing information from the Trump 2024 presidential campaign.
Historic Decision in Miami:
Historic Decision in Miami: No more West Bank
Two weeks after Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, met with the mayor of Sunny Isles in Miami, the mayor passed a historic resolution that states that 'Samaria' is the official name for the area and not "
Syria claims:
Syria claims 5 soldiers killed in IDF airstrike in Damascus
Reported strike comes as IDF moves to counter Iranian efforts to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.
Prime Minister's Office:
Prime Minister's Office: We share the goals of the American initiative
The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is a partner in the goals of the initiative led by the U.S to allow residents along Israel's northern border to safely return to their homes.
Sara Netanyahu, family members of hostages pray at Lubatvitcher Rebbe's grave
Wife of PM Netanyahu, joined by family members of hostages, lights candles and prays for the return of the hostages and the wellbeing of the soldiers at grave of the Lubatvitcher Rebbe in New York.
Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated along with head of rocket force
In the Beirut airstrike in which Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Head of Hezbollah's Missiles and Rockets Force was eliminated, Hezbollah leaders Abbas Ibrahim Sharaf Ad-Din and Hussein Hany were also eliminated.
10 rockets fired at Haifa, 2 strike open areas
Sirens activiated in Haifa and the surrounding communities as Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets, residents hear explosions from interceptions.
NYC
Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' outside Netanyahu NYC hotel
Within Our Lifetime organization holds protest outside hotel where Israeli PM is believed to be staying ahead of his UN speech.
House Committee:
House Committee: Harvard failed to discipline most anti-Israel protesters
House Committee on Education and the Workforce says Harvard "failed their Jewish students and faculty".
Macron:
Macron: US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire
French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.
Blinken to Dermer:
Blinken to Dermer: Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire
US Secretary of State meets Strategic Affairs Minister in New York: Further escalation of the conflict will only make the objective of a ceasefire more difficult. PM's office: Israel shares the aims of the US-led initiative.
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah:
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Iranian Jewish community inaugurates newly renovated synagogue
After a year and a half of renovations, Jewish community in Tehran celebrates the reopening of the Abrishami Synagogue.
Poll:
Poll: A party led by Bennett causes Lapid and Gantz to crash
i24NEWS poll finds: In a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as leader of a new party, his party wins 29 seats at the expense of National Unity and Yesh Atid.
Assessment in Israel:
Assessment in Israel: Iran increasing the arms smuggling to Hezbollah
Defense establishment believes that, after the attacks on airports in Syria, from where weapons were smuggled to Lebanon, Hezbollah is now smuggling by land.
