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.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

Hezbollah: We launched a stream of UAVs towards northern Israel

For the tenth time since Saturday morning, Hezbollah takes responsibility for launches against northern Israel; IAF striking in Lebanon.

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Fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

The IDF spokesperson published documentation of an airstrike on a building containing Hezbollah militants in Al-Matmura in southern Lebanon.

Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US

Lebanese-Belgian dual citizen, accused by the US of financing Hezbollah, to plead guilty in case involving sanctions evasion.

Data reveals:

In northern Israel, August saw highest number of launches

IDF claims launches are in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, 'but that is not always true,' Galei Zahal journalist says.

Sixty-five rockets fired from Lebanon

Multiple rockets explode in Kiryat Shmona, setting home on fire; several brush fires ignited after missiles from Lebanon fall in open areas in northern Israel.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

IAF strikes a rocket launcher in the area of Zabqin in southern Lebanon that had been used to carry out launches toward Israel.

'There's no missile strike in northern Israel'

'Enemy did not join the strike, government must expand strikes in Lebanon,' Amit Sofer, head of Merom Galil Regional Council, demands.

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Several individuals were wounded on Sunday afternoon by an anti-tank missile that landed in a Kfar Yuval in the Galilee panhandle.

Lebanese journalist: Hezbollah is no different than ISIS

Lebanese journalist Mariam Majdouline Lahham says Hezbollah is no different than ISIS, urges Gazans not to trust any Iranian proxies but to rely only on G-d.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

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IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah hints: 'Widescale war frozen until further notice'

Hezbollah claims six missiles hit IAF control base, says attack's success is satisfactory response to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist Fuad Shukr last month.

Report:

Blinken said US would support pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah

New York Times reports that US Secretary of State told Israeli officials during his recent visit that Washington will support a pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah, but said Israel should not launch a broader offensive against Hezbollah.

Following sirens: UAVs explode in northern Israel

IDF confirms multiple UAV explosions in northern Golan Heights, no injuries or damage caused.

IAF shoots down UAV approaching from Syria

IAF downs UAV headed towards Israeli territory, strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

Danon to Hezbollah:

'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

During a UN Security Council meeting to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon presented images that prove that Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel from facilities adjacent to UN bases.

IDF confirms:

Top Islamic Jihad terrorist killed near Syria-Lebanon border

Faris Qasim was responsible for the development of the Islamic Jihad's operational plans in Syria and Lebanon. Additional Islamic Jihad terrorists who were on their way from Syria to carry out terrorist activities for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanese territory were eliminated in the strike.

Reports in Lebanon:

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

'IDF prepared for all possibilities - including widescale war'

'Hezbollah did not use precise missiles, because it knows precise missiles would mean war,' Israeli source tells Sky News Arabic.

Despite its failure

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".

Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed

Vehicle ignites in Sidon, Lebanon, following strike targeting Hamas official, report says.

Analyst: 'Nasrallah is exhausted'

Analyst Zvi Yechezkeli criticizes Israel's actions in Lebanon, calls Hezbollah's attack on Israel a 'missed opportunity' to create a 'new reality in southern Lebanon.'

Amid MidEast tensions:

Sec. Austin orders presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he has ordered the presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East.

CoS after situational assessment:

'We're determined to change security reality in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after situational assessment at the Kirya: Since the beginning of the war, Hezbollah has lost many significant assets and hundreds of operatives.

Amb. Danon to Security Council:

'Condemn Hezbollah’s hostilities and enforce UNSCR 1701'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says Hezbollah’s attack which was planned for Sunday morning “unequivocally demonstrates the daily threats Israelis have been facing for the past 11 months."

House Speaker:

'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to send weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on Iran in wake of Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah.

Arab Zionist:

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Rowan Othman, a Syrian peace activist, is primarily focused on developing a positive relationship between Middle Eastern Arabs and Jewish Israelis.

'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.

Cabinet members clash

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.'

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.

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

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 Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, 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.

Gallant to Austin:

'We conducted 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.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

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

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.

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.

Dozens of rockets in north

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah terrorist

Approximately 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon in one hour. IAF eliminates terrorist Saeed Mahmoud Daeb, a member of Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit, in the Tyre area.

IDF confirms:

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

Lebanese reports claim antitank missile fired towards northern Israel hit IAF base in Meron; IDF reports damage.

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Terrorists planning to launch rockets into Israel are eliminated

IDF eliminates terror cell planning to launch rockets from Lebanon into Israel; launch from the area identified following eliminations.

Algeria ships 30,000 tons of fuel to Lebanon

Algerian oil tanker sets sail for Lebanon, carrying 30,000 tons of fuel aimed at restarting the country's power turbines.

IDF confirms:

Member of Iran's Quds Force eliminated in Lebanon

Khalil al-Maqdah and brother Mounir collaborated on behalf of the IRGC, are involved in the direction of terror attacks as well as the smuggling of weapons and funds designated for terrorist activities into Judea and Samaria, IDF report says.

50 launches:

One injured in Hezbollah barrage on northern Israel

Man, 30, injured by shrapnel after Hezbollah launches dozens of missiles towards northern Israel.

Deep in Lebanese territory:

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities

IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and a compound that was used by Hezbollah's Aerial Defense system. The local Ministry of Health reports one dead and 16 injured.

Barrage of 20 rockets fired from Lebanon

Multiple fires ignited in latest barrage on northern Israel from Lebanon. No injuries reported.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF facility

Hezbollah publishes new footage, claims to have hit an IDF facility on the Israel-Lebanon border.

'Terrorizing the public':

Lebanon complains about IDF flyovers of Beirut

In a complaint to the Security Council, Lebanon claims that the sonic booms of IDF flyovers of Beirut constitute a violation of sovereignty and collective punishment.

Deep in Lebanon:

IDF bombs ammunition depots, senior Hezbollah members

IDF attacks Hezbollah ammunition depots deep in Lebanon and eliminates a central terrorist in the organization's rocket and missile unit.

UAVs and rockets:

One critically injured in direct UAV strike on northern Israel

Hezbollah claims responsibility for direct hit on town in northern Israel; several injured, including one critically, in mixed UAV-rocket barrage.

Southern Lebanon:

Three UN peacekeepers lightly injured in explosion

UNIFIL says three of its peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their vehicle in the village of Yarine in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon:

Nationwide power outage affects Beirut's airport and port

Lebanon's power utility company announces nationwide power outage after last group of production units at the Zahrani Power Plant, which supplies the country with electricity, run out of fuel.

IDF eliminates commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force

IAF strike in Lebanon eliminates Hussein Ibrahim Kasseb, commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force; additional strikes target terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers injured in attack on northern Israel

One soldier lightly injured, another seriously injured, in missile barrage on Misgav Am in northern Israel; 55 projectiles launched towards Ayelet Hashahar.

Sirens in the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon

IDF says an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Earlier in the day, a projectile was identified from Lebanon fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Hezbollah publishes footage of undeground missile facility

The Lebanese terrorist organization has published a video in which it shows trucks with missiles ready for launch and documentation from inside its terror tunnels.

Report:

Hezbollah will delay attack on Israel until after Doha talks

Source close to Hezbollah tells the Washington Post that the organization will not attack Israel so as not to obstruct the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal.

Smotrich in Metula:

'Move the security belt to southern Lebanon'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a working meeting in Metula and sends a message to Hezbollah: Don't mess with us. Israel must go to war against Hezbollah.

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms

Sirens do not go off as 2 rockets strike northern city, causing damage. No injuries reported.