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IDF spokesman:

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari rejects Hezbollah's denial of responsibility, says IDF has proof Hezbollah fired the rocket which hit Majdal Shams soccer field. 'We are preparing a response.'

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

Israeli Navy intercepts UAV entering Israeli waters from Lebanon

Israeli Navy Shayetet 3 missile ship, in cooperation with the IAF, successfully intercepts UAV that entered from Lebanese territory into Israel’s ​​economic waters. Watch.

Israeli Navy intercepts UAV entering Israeli waters from Lebanon

Pres. Herzog:

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

'Hezbollah, armed and funded by Iran, does not distinguish between child or adult, soldier or civilian, Jew or Muslim, Druze or Christian,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog stresses.

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

IAF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Over the past day, IDF soldiers identified a number of terrorists entering into a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. The IAF struck the structure in which the terrorists were operating.

IAF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Northern Command chief:

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

'When the moment comes and we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive; the residents have our back and we are aiming our weapons at the enemy,' MG Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, says.

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

Footage: IDF strike on terror structure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorists entering Hezbollah military structure in Markaba in southern Lebanon; intercepts projectile crossing into Israel.

Footage: IDF strike on terror structure in southern Lebanon

Nahal Brigade increases readiness for fighting in Lebanon

'Ready, willing, and determined to defeat the enemy': Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade complete training exercise preparing them for fighting in Lebanon.

Nahal Brigade increases readiness for fighting in Lebanon

Soldier seriously injured from rockets fired at Har Dov

IDF soldier seriously injured from a number of projectiles that crossed from Lebanese territory towards the Har Dov area. The soldier was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

Soldier seriously injured from rockets fired at Har Dov

Officials to NYT:

Hezbollah willing to discuss ceasefire with Israel

Sources tell the New York Times that Hezbollah is willing to negotiate a ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border, provided a similar agreement is reached with the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

Hezbollah willing to discuss ceasefire with Israel

After barrage on the north

IDF strikes terrorist targets in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facility and terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes terrorist targets in Lebanon

Hezbollah brags:

'We launched Katyushas towards Moshav Tzuriel'

Terrorist organization brags about firing rockets at moshav located near the town of Ma'alot, thus extending the range of the fire from Lebanon towards Israel.

'We launched Katyushas towards Moshav Tzuriel'

Two IDF soldiers injured after UAV infiltrates from Lebanon

One IDF soldier lightly injured, one moderately injured, following infiltration of hostile UAV from Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers injured after UAV infiltrates from Lebanon

Heavy barrages on northern Israel

None injured after approximately 45 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel, 30 of them towards the Golan Heights and 15 towards the Galilee.

Heavy barrages on northern Israel

Watch:

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Lebanon

IDF says secondary explosions were identified in the area, suggesting the presence of additional weaponry in the structure.

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Lebanon

Four arrested in Spain and Germany over drones to Hezbollah

Three people arrested in Spain, one more in Germany, on suspicion of belonging to a network that supplied Hezbollah terrorist organization with parts to build kamikaze drones to be used against Israel.

Four arrested in Spain and Germany over drones to Hezbollah

Two commanders of Hezbollah's Radwan force eliminated in Lebanon

IAF strikes Radwan Force command centers in Lebanon, eliminate terrorist Ali Jaafar Maatuk and an additional commander responsible for the Radwan Force's operations in the Hajir region.

Two commanders of Hezbollah's Radwan force eliminated in Lebanon

IDF confirms:

Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike

Mohammed Jabarah, senior terrorist in the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group, responsible for carrying out terror attacks and missile launches, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike, IDF confirms.

Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike

Nasrallah warns:

'If Israel attacks Lebanon it won't have any tanks left'

The Hezbollah leader claimed that Israel was in a bad state and that its leaders are talking about the end.

'If Israel attacks Lebanon it won't have any tanks left'

Nasrallah threatens:

We will attack towns which have not yet been hit

'Cost of living in Israel, collapsing Israeli economy, show the fruits of our pressure,' Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claims.

We will attack towns which have not yet been hit

Barrage on northern Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

Sirens sounded around 2:20 a.m. in Nahariya and other localities in the Western Galilee. 15 projectiles from Lebanon fired, some of which were intercepted.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

Residents of the north outraged:

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

Residents of towns in northern Israel fed up with the continued incessant firing from Lebanon: We have been abandoned, Netanyahu is promoting an agreement that will cause us years of suffering.

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

40 rockets launched at Galilee from Lebanon

No injuries reported after latest barrage of dozens of rockets launched at northern Israel by Hezbollah.

40 rockets launched at Galilee from Lebanon

Germany:

Lebanese man arrested over procuring drones for Hezbollah

German authorities arrest Lebanese man accused of being a member of Hezbollah and procuring drone components that were to be exported for use in attacks against Israel.

Lebanese man arrested over procuring drones for Hezbollah

Hezbollah responds:

20 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and the area

Barrage of 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon towards Kiryat Shmona and the area, following strike which eliminated businessman Muhammad Bara'a al-Katarji, who is close to the Assad regime and a commander in Hezbollah.

20 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and the area

Watch:

IDF reservists practice warfare in the north

In the last week, reserve soldiers of the 5th Brigade and the 769th Brigade carried out exercises to strengthen their readiness for various combat scenarios in defense of the northern communities.

IDF reservists practice warfare in the north

Four soldiers injured in barrage on Kiryat Shmona

One IDF soldier severely injured, one moderately injured, and two lightly injured, in missile barrage on northern Israel.

Four soldiers injured in barrage on Kiryat Shmona

Kiryat Shmona

Six injured in missile barrage

A rocket barrage on northern Israel left six people injured, Magen David Adom reports.

Six injured in missile barrage

Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Four homes in Metula damaged as a result of rocket fire from the north. Earlier, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist and terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Son of slain couple:

'Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the best life there is'

Matan, the eldest son of Noa and Nir Barnes who were killed on Tuesday in a rocket strike on the Golan Heights, eulogized his parents: 'I have accepted the responsibility to guard my siblings'

'Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the best life there is'

Nasrallah:

'Hezbollah will keep fighting until it reaches its goals"

In an address delivered in Beirut, Nasrallah criticized the Arab and Muslim nations that in his opinion do not assist the people of Gaza and the terror organizations.

'Hezbollah will keep fighting until it reaches its goals"

After death of couple in barrage

IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure from which projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights, killing a man and a woman.

IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

Hezbollah publishes footage of dozens of sensitive Israeli sites

Hezbollah publishes new footage showing dozens of sensitive Israeli sites in northern Israel.

Hezbollah publishes footage of dozens of sensitive Israeli sites

IDF takes out Hezbollah missile operative

Mustafa Hassan Salman, member of Hezbollah terror group's rocket and missile unit, is eliminated.

IDF takes out Hezbollah missile operative

Western Galilee

US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike

A US citizen in his 30s was severely wounded and two others, including an IDF soldier, were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah antitank missile strike on a building in the western Galilee

US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah operative

Meitham Mustafa Altaar, key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defense Array, is eliminated.

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah operative

Austin, Gallant discuss 'threats from Iranian-backed groups'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks by phone with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, amid escalation in the north and talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Austin, Gallant discuss 'threats from Iranian-backed groups'

Barrage on the north

Rocket hits home in Kiryat Shmona, two soldiers injured

Barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. Several rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, with one of them directly hitting a building and causing a fire. IDF says two soldiers were lightly injured, strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation.

Rocket hits home in Kiryat Shmona, two soldiers injured

Netanyahu on Hezbollah attacks: Whoever harms us will pay price

PM visits IAF operations center in the Kirya, addresses 'difficult campaign regarding Lebanon' created by Hezbollah's attacks.

Netanyahu on Hezbollah attacks: Whoever harms us will pay price

One seriously injured

200 rockets, 20 UAVs, fired towards northern Israel

For over an hour and a half, Hezbollah launched UAVs and rockets towards northern Israel, in response to Israel's elimination of a top terrorist.

200 rockets, 20 UAVs, fired towards northern Israel

Investigation finds:

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in UAV airstrike

Abu Ali Nasser, the commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization's Aziz unit, was killed in an airstrike on a vehicle in Tyre.

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in UAV airstrike

Rabbi of northern district:

Residents have had enough, they want to go home

'I call on the decision makers. Do something so that we can go home,' says Rabbi Shlomo ben Eliyahu, Rabbi of the Asher Regional Council.

Residents have had enough, they want to go home

Deputy Hezbollah leader:

'We'll stop fighting Israel after a ceasefire in Gaza'

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem says that the only sure path to a ceasefire on the Lebanon-Israel border is a full ceasefire in Gaza.

'We'll stop fighting Israel after a ceasefire in Gaza'

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Prevent conflagration with Hezbollah in Lebanon'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, calls for diplomatic solution to end the conflict in Gaza.

'Prevent conflagration with Hezbollah in Lebanon'

IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster

Defense Min. Gallant, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, are 'off their rockers, still talking about attacking Hezbollah - something which will destroy the country,' Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brik says.

IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

18 wounded

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Sirens in north

UAV from Lebanon explodes in Shlomi, no injuries reported

Sirens sound in northern Israel following the firing of rockets and drones from Lebanon. IDF says a total of 25 launches were identified, three UAVs fell in the Western Galilee.

UAV from Lebanon explodes in Shlomi, no injuries reported

Barrage fired at Tzfat

Watch: Miracle in home which suffered a direct hit

Firefighters battling blazes caused by rocket barrage, power outages reported. One home suffers direct hit while people were inside. No physical injuries, but the home is damaged.

Watch: Miracle in home which suffered a direct hit

Former NSC chief:

IDF is prepared for Radwan Force invasion of northern Israel

'Hezbollah will know that if they continue attacking - we will do what we need to do,' former National Security Council chief Dr. Eyal Hulata says.

IDF is prepared for Radwan Force invasion of northern Israel

US warns citizens: Strongly reconsider travel to Lebanon

US warns citizens to 'strongly reconsider' travel to Lebanon, urges US citizens already in Lebanon to avoid 'southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area, or refugee settlements.'

US warns citizens: Strongly reconsider travel to Lebanon

Gallant:

'We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to reporters as he wraps up his visit to Washington: We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario.

'We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy'

Amid concerns over a war

Germany and Netherlands call on their citizens to leave Lebanon

Germany and the Netherlands follow in the footsteps of Canada, urge their citizens to leave Lebanon.

Germany and Netherlands call on their citizens to leave Lebanon

Netanyahu in north:

'Here too, we will achieve victory, nothing less'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with soldiers participating in a brigade-level exercise in the Galilee to boost fitness and evaluate plans for an attack in Lebanon.

'Here too, we will achieve victory, nothing less'

Erdogan:

'Turkey stands with the brotherly people and state of Lebanon'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared his country's support for Lebanon in Hezbollah's conflict with Israel.

'Turkey stands with the brotherly people and state of Lebanon'

Prelude to war?

Canada calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon 'while they can'

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly tells citizens to get out 'while they can' as tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to escalate over Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel.

Canada calls on its citizens to leave Lebanon 'while they can'

Blinken to Gallant:

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, US Secretary of State calls for diplomatic resolution that allows both Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes.

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

Top US general:

US won't be able to help Israel in case of war with Hezbollah

US Air Force General Charles Brown warns Israeli officials to think twice about escalation in Lebanon.

US won't be able to help Israel in case of war with Hezbollah

4,000 missiles in a day

Nesher Mayor: 'Plan for 72 hours without power'

Roy Levi suggests planning for power outages during a war with Hezbollah to last at least 72 hours, if not a week, but adds: 'By the end of that week, there won't be a remanent of Lebanon left.'

Nesher Mayor: 'Plan for 72 hours without power'

'Deceptions and lies'

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport

Lebanese air transport association denies report in The Telegraph that Hezbollah has been storing at Beirut’s main airport, invites journalists for a tour.

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport