Hezbollah

Despite device explosions:

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

This is the radio used by Hezbollah that exploded

In an effort to communicate effectively but without Israeli intelligence eavesdropping, Hezbollah purchased the IC-V88 / IC-U88 model handheld radio, many of which exploded today.

Defense Minister:

We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Hezbollah source:

Exploding two-way radios 'not distributed solely to Hezbollah'

Radios affected in second wave of explosions were purchased several months ago, report says.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hard to think of more precise, discriminating method of attack'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the significance and implications of the detonation of the Hezbollah communication devices with Arutz Sheva.

Senior Hezbollah leader:

'There will be a bloodily unique revenge'

Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's executive council and cousin of Hassan Nasrallah, vows 'punishment' for explosions of beepers and communications devices is coming and that Nasrallah will 'reveal all' tomorrow.

Moshe Ya'alon:

'This isn't the 1st time someone has tried to kill me'

Former Defense Minister and Chief of Staff reacts to publication of investigation showing he was the target of a Hezbollah-planted bomb that exploded in a Tel Aviv park a year ago.

Belgian Deputy PM calls Hezbollah pager incident 'terror attack'

Belgian Deputy PM condemned for social media post calling Hezbollah Media calling Hezbollah beeper explosions a 'terror attack': 'Deputy Prime Minister has lost her moral compass.'

IDF commander:

'We're determined to change the security situation'

'Full commitment from the commanders and the troops, troops are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned,' Northern Command commander MG Ori Gordin says.

New details on pager explosion:

'Whoever opened the message was blinded or lost a finger'

Wall Street Journal discloses new details on Hezbollah pager explosion.

Frmr. Def. Minister and Chief of Staff target of Hezbollah attack

The target of Hezbollah's assassination attempt in Yarkon Park a year ago is Defense Minister and former Chief of Staff, Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon.

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Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Report:

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Israel only intended on detonating the Hezbollah terrorists' pagers if war were to break out but when operatives grew suspicious the quick decision was made not to wait.

Hezbollah:

'Pager incident will increase our determination and resolve'

Hezbollah vowed that it would continue 'its blessed operations to support Gaza, its people, and its resistance, and to defend Lebanon, its people, and its sovereignty.'

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.

Why Israel's pager attack is the way to go

Defense is not just blocking. Military defense without an offense most likely means that there will be no end to the war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Kudos, Israel. Opinion.

After pager explosions

Palestinian Arabs express support for Hezbollah

Palestinian Authority directs clinics in Lebanon to help treat the wounded. Hamas and Islamic Jihad express full support for Hezbollah.

State Department:

'US was not involved in pager explosions in Lebanon'

State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.

After pager explosions:

Lufthansa temporarily suspends flights to Israel and Iran

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation and "will assess it further in the coming days". Air France also suspends flights to Israel.

New York Times report:

Israel hid explosives within new pagers imported into Lebanon

Officials tell the New York Times that Israel hid explosive material within a new batch of Gold Apollo pagers from Taiwan, which had been tampered with before they reached Lebanon.

'A terrorist act'

Iran blames Israel for pager explosions in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemns explosions of hundreds of pagers in Lebanon, calls it a "terrorist act" and blames Israel.

Hezbollah pagers explode, over 3,000 injured, at least 9 dead

A series of explosions in the Hezbollah-controlled Dahieh region of Beirut has left thousands injured. Foreign media reports that the blasts came from Hezbollah operatives' pagers.

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon; calling it ‘the biggest security breach in war with Israel.’

Report:

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Sky News in Arabic reports that explosives the Mossad inserted into the beepers caused the explosions, contrary to the report of a cyber attack.

Fool Me Twice:

Russian journalist reposts Israeli wordplay for the second time

Vladimir Soloviev, a Russian-Jewish media personality close to the Kremlin, fell into the trap of Israeli internet trolls for the second time today, claiming to have found the culprit in the pager explosions.

Hezbollah's pagers:

85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant

The Hezbollah terrorists' pagers that exploded were of a robust model resistant to dust and water, lasted 85 days on one charge, and were tested against drops and scratches for use in terrorist field operations.

Dramatic footage:

Hezbollah terrorist's device explodes - during shopping trip

As hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists' communications devices explode around Lebanon, some of the explosions are caught on camera.

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

The recent revelation of a foiled Hezbollah plot and the growing tensions against Hezbollah have caused Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strike eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in Blida, Lebanon; Arab report says three dead, two injured.

ISA reveals:

Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

The ISA uncovered a claymore mine, commonly used by Hezbollah, which was meant to be used against a former defense establishment official.

Netanyahu to Hochstein:

Security situation in north must change if residents to return

PM meets US envoy Amos Hochstein, says Israel will do what is necessary to safeguard its security and return the residents of the north securely to their homes.

Gallant tells US envoy Hochstein:

'Only mil. action will return northern residents to their homes'

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant hosted Senior Advisor to the U.S. President, Amos Hochstein at the MoD HQ, says the possibility for an agreement is running out as Hezbollah continues to “tie itself” to Hamas, and refuses to end the conflict.

Report: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated in Lebanon, three injured

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Houla, Lebanon, following multiple launches towards northern Israel.

Northern front:

Defense Min. warns: Time is running out, the trajectory is clear

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing urgency of war against Hamas, Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to tie itself to Hamas - the trajectory is clear.'

IDF commander recommends: Create buffer zone in southern Lebanon

Conditions in northern Israel now allow for a buffer zone to be created in southern Lebanon, reports quote Major General Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, as saying.

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Lebanese UAV flew over Israel for over 10 minutes

A UAV launched by Hezbollah infiltrated from Lebanon into Israeli territory and flew a distance of about 30 kilometers in Israeli airspace without being intercepted.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers that were ready to fire

The IAF struck several missile launchers, including a loaded and ready-to-use launcher belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in the area of Rachaya Al Foukhar in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu:

Prepare for a broad campaign in Lebanon

Netanyahu's order given during a security-strategic discussion with the participation of the heads of the defense establishment and ministers Gallant, Katz, Smotrich and Dermer.

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Fighter planes strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF strikes military structures in which Hezbollah terrorists are operating.

55 projectiles fired towards northern Israel

Fifty-five rockets fired towards northern Israel, sirens sound in Tzfat, near the Sea of Galilee. None injured.

For the first time:

Israel to add the north to the goals of the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring for Cabinet approval the addition of the goal of "returning the residents of the north to their homes safely" to the goals of the war.

To prevent escalation

US envoy Amos Hochstein to visit Israel

US President Joe Biden’s special envoy to arrive in Israel on Monday for talks focused on preventing an escalation between Israel and Lebanon.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures, weapons storage facility and a launcher from which projectiles were previously fired.

Nighttime barrage on Tzfat:

About 20 rockets fired, fire breaks out in Biriya forest

IDF says most of the projectiles were successfully intercepted, and the rest fell in open areas. Fragments of a rocket which had been intercepted exploded in Moshav Dalton, no injuries.

IDF confirms:

IAF eliminated terrorists in Syria | Watch

IAF struck and eliminated Ahmad Al-Jabr, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s 'Golan Terrorist Network,' Hezbollah’s terror cell in Syria, in the area of Quneitra.

IDF: 15 projectiles fell in Israeli territory, one in Lebanon

Following string of sirens in northern Israel, IDF confirms 15 projectiles fell in northern Israel, no injuries reported.

Syria: Two reported dead after vehicle struck near Quneitra

Syrian reports claim Israeli aircraft struck vehicle traveling between Damascus and Quneitra, killing a military or Hezbollah figure and one other.

Report:

This is how Israel infiltrated Syria's missile production site

Israel raided Masyaf weapons manufacturing facility, taking documents, equipment, and prisoners, Greek researcher and analyst Eva J. Koulouriotis reports.

US sanctions Lebanese network over smuggling for Hezbollah

The sanctions target three people, five companies and two vessels that the US Treasury Department said were overseen by a senior leader of Hezbollah's finance team.

Northern Israel:

IDF reservist severely wounded in anti-tank missile strike

An IDF reservist was severely wounded on Wednesday afternoon in an antitank missile strike on Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel. A siren was not sounded before the strike.

Two Hezbollah terrorists targeted in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes ready-to-fire rocket launcher, as well as an additional launcher; two Hezbollah terrorists ID'ed and struck near Meiss al-Jabal.

Four different areas:

IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon

In overnight operation, IDF targets 30 rocket launchers and terror infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility, military command center and a military structure in southern Lebanon.

45 rockets fired in barrages from Lebanon

15 rockets fired at western Galilee, 30 at area of Sasa and Meron, on Tuesday afternoon.

Coalition MKs call on PM to cancel gas agreement with Lebanon

MKs Dan Illouz and Zvi Sukkot write to PM Netanyahu calling on him to cancel the gas agreement the previous government signed with Lebanon in light of the constant attacks from Lebanon since October 7.

Syria:

Facility targeted in strike manufactured 'unconventional' weapons

Airstrike in Masyaf, Syria, targeted military facility developing Hezbollah missiles and 'chemical, biological and potentially nuclear weapons,' The New York Times reports.

IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated in Lebanon

Mohammad al-Sha'a, Hezbollah terrorist, killed in alleged Israeli strike; two others reported injured.