Lebanon

Report:

Israel planned pager explosions for 15 years

US intelligence source tells ABC News that Israel had a hand in the manufacturing of pagers that exploded on Hezbollah terrorists, and the operation had been planned for at least 15 years.

Pager explosions

'5-12 surgeries in the next few years'

A Lebanese plastic surgeon described the various injuries he has treated as a result of the deadly waves of communication device explosions. 'Facial injuries, penetrating injuries to the eyes, and mangled hand.'

Minister Gallant:

'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'

Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.

'Lines were crossed'

Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

The Hezbollah Director General spoke out for the first time about the pager and communication device explosions: 'A declaration of war.'

Two injured in direct strike on Galilee town

UAV hits town of Ya'ara in the western Galilee, two injured. Hezbollah: Strike a response to IDF strikes in Kfarkela.

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.

Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel

Two antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF striking source of launches.

'Violates int'l law'

Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon

Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.

In phone call with Gallant:

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israel'

Iran's Ambassador to the UN calls on UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to condemn Israel, after the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon was injured in the pager explosions.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

Watch:

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.

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

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.'

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.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

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

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

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.

Watch:

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.

The unusual announcements the IDF dropped in Lebanon

An IDF brigade distributed announcements in southern Lebanon, asking residents to evacuate certain areas 'until the end of the war.' Now the IDF is investigating.

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.

Why were Houthi militants in Syrian territory?

Small groups of Houthi special forces fighters are entering Syria in coordination with Syrian and Lebanese intelligence, Sputnik report says.

Watch:

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.

Watch:

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: 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.

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese waters

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese territorial waters, IDF working to return it to Israel.

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.

Watch:

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.

IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated in Lebanon

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

US official warns:

'War in Lebanon will lead to many deaths'

A US official warned that a war between Israel and Hezbollah would have severe consequences and in the end, the two sides would reach the same deal the US is already promoting.

Channel 12 commentator:

'Take down a building in Beirut, something has to change'

Channel 12 News commentator Almog Boker calls for action against Hezbollah after the group launched a drone that hit a building in Nahariya.

'I ran to the bomb shelter, and it exploded around me'

Woman whose home was damaged after a Hezbollah UAV struck a residential building in Nahariya, recounts the moments of terror: 'I ran to the bomb shelter, I didn't manage to close the door.'

Hezbollah fires on Nahariya

Hezbollah UAV hits apartment building

None injured after Hezbollah UAV hits apartment building in Nahariya following massive barrage from Lebanon.

Gantz:

Release hostages from Gaza - or we invade Lebanon

Benny Gantz commented during his trip to Washington that if no deal is reached for the hostages, Israel should begin an open war in the north.