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Second time in a day:

Second time in a day: Minister Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Austin

The Minister and Secretary discussed ongoing joint efforts to deter Iran and its proxies and to restore regional stability while ensuring Israel’s security and ability to defend itself.

Second time in a day: Minister Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Austin

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

'There was a big explosion'

'There was a big explosion' | Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

The IDF published footage showing F-35i Adir jets refueling in Lebanese airspace, the interception of a UAV by a combat helicopter, and radio communications from the strike.

'There was a big explosion' | Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on the imminent Hezbollah attack that was prevented early in the morning, using precise strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Nasrallah claims:

Nasrallah claims: 'We hit targets in central Israel intelligence base'

Hassan Nasrallah delivered an address about Hezbollah's attack on Israel and claimed that it managed it hit targets in the Glilot Base which houses the 8200 intelligence unit

Nasrallah claims: 'We hit targets in central Israel intelligence base'

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: Daniel Levi appointed Israel Police commissioner

The cabinet unanimously approved the proposal by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to appoint Daniel Levi as commissioner of the Israel Police.

Cabinet approves: Daniel Levi appointed Israel Police commissioner

Navy sailor Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

Navy sailor Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Clash in the cabinet | Gallant: 'There will be a settlement with Hezbollah'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant clashed with fellow ministers after he called for Israel to come to a settlement with Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir: 'You don't understand that you harm the residents of the north.'

Clash in the cabinet | Gallant: 'There will be a settlement with Hezbollah'

'This is not the end of the story'

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei: 'This is not the end of the story'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Israel's preemptive strike in Lebanon before the cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei: 'This is not the end of the story'

'Proud of your spirit'

'Proud of your spirit' | Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

So far, the 252nd Division's troops eliminated over 200 terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.

'Proud of your spirit' | Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

Hezbollah attack:

Hezbollah attack: 'The shoe closet saved our lives'

Saada family woken up by sirens during Hezbollah attack, survives strike which caused serious damage to their house by quickly hiding in shoe closet.

Hezbollah attack: 'The shoe closet saved our lives'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi:

Tzfat Chief Rabbi: 'Our blood is as red as that of Tel Aviv residents'

Safed's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls on the government to take action to allow northern residents to live safely.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi: 'Our blood is as red as that of Tel Aviv residents'

Home Front Command lifts most restrictions on gatherings

Home Front Command publishes updated guidelines Sunday afternoon in light of the changes in the security situation following the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah.

Home Front Command lifts most restrictions on gatherings

Herzog:

Herzog: 'Decisive action epitomizes Israel's right, duty to defend its citizens'

Israeli President calls pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah 'an opportunity to express our gratitude and support for our daughters and sons in the Israel Defense Forces.'

Herzog: 'Decisive action epitomizes Israel's right, duty to defend its citizens'

Report:

Report: Hezbollah planned attack on strategic site in Tel Aviv area

Intelligence source reveals new details on massive Hezbollah attack foiled by pre-emptive Israeli strike in Lebanon,

Report: Hezbollah planned attack on strategic site in Tel Aviv area

Attack on Hezbollah:

Attack on Hezbollah: Airlines cancel flights to Israel

Airlines announced today the cancellation of all flights to Israel due to the security situation and Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah.

Attack on Hezbollah: Airlines cancel flights to Israel

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: 'We don't seek war, but will do whatever it takes to protect citizens'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he sent messages to his counterparts in dozens of countries urging them to support Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah/

Foreign Minister: 'We don't seek war, but will do whatever it takes to protect citizens'

Report:

Report: Hezbollah planned to launch precision missiles at Mossad headquarters

Foiled massive Hezbollah attack was reportedly meant to include the launch of precision-guided missiles at the Glilot area where the Mossad headquarters and 8200 Intelligence Unit base are located.

Report: Hezbollah planned to launch precision missiles at Mossad headquarters

Shameless:

Shameless: Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

Several suspects broke into vehicles in the hospital parking lot and stole property which they hid in a room where a family member was hospitalized.

Shameless: Suspects broke into cars and stored the loot in a hospital room

By the numbers:

By the numbers: The attack on Hezbollah so far

The IDF attacked thousands of Hezbollah projectiles prepared for immediate use against Israel.

By the numbers: The attack on Hezbollah so far

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

PM addresses IDF's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah to prevent attack with thousands of rockets and drones during political-security cabinet in the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

Netanyahu: 'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza, 700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza, 700th soldier to fall in war

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah, sirens in northern Israel

Israeli Air Force fighter jets striking targets belonging to Hezbollah that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in the north.

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah, sirens in northern Israel

IDF Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes to protect Israelis, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses the pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah targets that posed an imminent threat to Israel's citizens.

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes to protect Israelis, this is what we meant'

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Our response to Haniyeh elimination will be precise and calculated

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Israel's "aggression" against Iran's national security and sovereignty would definitely not go unanswered.

Iranian FM: Our response to Haniyeh elimination will be precise and calculated

Gallant to Austin:

Gallant to Austin: We conducted precise strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.

Gallant to Austin: We conducted precise strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat

ISIS claims responsibility

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany, ISIS claims responsibility

Police in Germany arrest man suspected of stabbing rampage in Solingen which killed three and wounded eight.

Police arrest suspect in knife rampage in Germany, ISIS claims responsibility

Telegram CEO arrested in France

Pavel Durov, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of popular Telegram messaging app, detained at Bourget airport near Paris.

Telegram CEO arrested in France

Suspect in attack on French synagogue arrested

Police apprehend suspect believed to be behind attempted arson attack on the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte in southern France.

Suspect in attack on French synagogue arrested

South Tel Aviv: Two Eritreans murdered with an ax

Two Eritreans were murdered and six others were injured this morning in a commotion near a church on Levinsky Street, corner of Levanda in Tel Aviv.

South Tel Aviv: Two Eritreans murdered with an ax

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF base in Meron, using an Iranian Almas missile.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Former acting Chief Rabbi's grandson wounded in Gaza

The grandson of Rabbi Eliezer Igra was wounded in action over Shabbat in Khan Yunis.

Former acting Chief Rabbi's grandson wounded in Gaza

IDF spokesman: We are facing a significant week

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks to the media, responding to the deaths of four IDF soldiers and the concerns of an impending Hezbollah attack.

IDF spokesman: We are facing a significant week

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Israeli mob attacks PA town in Samaria

The IDF has confirmed that dozens of masked Israelis from Itamar entered the village of Rujeib in Samaria over Shabbat. The group reportedly threw stones and burned vehicles and property before being removed by Israeli forces.

Israeli mob attacks PA town in Samaria

Israel estimates Hezbollah will attack in the near future

Israel estimates that Hezbollah is determined to avenge terrorist Fuad Shukr's death, is planning to attack in the near future.

Israel estimates Hezbollah will attack in the near future

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production

IDF eliminates Taha Abu Nada, member of Hamas' weapons manufacturing headquarters, begins targeted operation against terror infrastructure in Gaza City.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis, destroying ready-to-fire rocket launcher.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

Germany:

Germany: Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen

Three dead and four seriously wounded as "Arab-looking man" stabs people with a knife at a festival in German city of Solingen. Security forces are pursuing the assailant.

Germany: Three dead, four wounded in knife attack in city of Solingen