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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

Top US general warns:

'Israeli offensive in Lebanon risks a broader conflict'

General Charles Brown warns that an Israeli offensive in Lebanon has the potential to increase the risk of a broader conflict that draws in Iran and Iran-aligned terrorists.

'Israeli offensive in Lebanon risks a broader conflict'

Netanyahu:

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

In his first interview with the Israeli press since the war in Gaza began, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war in Gaza is winding down.

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

Israeli Embassy to Biden:

'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

The Israeli Embassy published a video highlighting Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and stating that the responsibility for the repercussions falls on Lebanon. The Embassy wrote: 'Since October 7, thousands of rockets, missiles, and explosive drones have been launched from Lebanon toward Israel. Make no mistake: We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel.'

'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

Hezbollah publishes video threat with Hebrew, English subtitles

Nasrallah says his terror organization will fight 'without restraints, without rules, without limits' if a war breaks out in new video threat.

Hezbollah publishes video threat with Hebrew, English subtitles

US commits:

'If war breaks out in the north, the US will support Israel'

Senior officials in the American administration informed Minister Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi that if war breaks out with Hezbollah, the US will support and aid Israel.

'If war breaks out in the north, the US will support Israel'

Over concerns of war:

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs informs Foreign Minister Israel Katz that Canada is preparing militarily to evacuate its 45,000 citizens from Lebanon.

Canada preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon

'Reminiscent of Israeli flag'

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon

Lebanon seeks ban on distribution of Pepsi products due to claims that the company has introduced a new logo which is reminiscent of the Israeli flag.

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon

Fmr. commander of the Navy:

'Israel will destroy Lebanon'

Vice Admiral (Res.) Eliezer Marom predicted that Israel would soon move its focus from the south to the north.

'Israel will destroy Lebanon'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Fadel Ibrahim was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and commanding Hezbollah ground forces in the area of Jouaiyya.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Lebanon:

Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications

Following threats by Hezollah leader, Cyprus Embassy announces pause on some documentation for those in Lebanon.

Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications

Gallant in the north:

'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'

'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Nasrallah threatens Cyprus

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah warned that if Cyprus would assist Israel in a war against his organization it would 'deal with Cyprus as if it were part of the war.'

Nasrallah threatens Cyprus

Anti-Hezbollah journalist assaulted in Beirut

Rami Naim, a vocal critic of Hezbollah, was sitting at a Beirut Starbucks when he was roughed up by a group of men who he claims identified themselves as being from Hezbollah.

Anti-Hezbollah journalist assaulted in Beirut

Footage from Lebanon:

Terrorists enter a building - and are eliminated from above

IAF aircraft target weapons storehouse in Lebanon, after Hezbollah terrorists are viewed entering the structure.

Terrorists enter a building - and are eliminated from above

IDF approves plans for an invasion of Lebanon

The Northern Command Commander, Major General Uri Gordin, and the Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Oded Basiuk, conducted a joint plans approval and situation assessment in the Northern Command today.

IDF approves plans for an invasion of Lebanon

US Envoy in Beirut:

'Conflict has gone on for long enough'

Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'

'Conflict has gone on for long enough'

Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

No siren sounded

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the maritime space near Acre successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

To prevent escalation

US envoy to visit Israel next week

US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, expected to arrive in Israel on Monday in an effort to prevent the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah from turning into an all out war.

US envoy to visit Israel next week

G7 leaders:

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Leaders of the G7 countries declare support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, express concern over recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Rockets fired on N. Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Defense Minister:

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slams French plan for trilateral agreement with Lebanon, accuses France of 'ignoring the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli children, women and men.'

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Northern Command chief:

I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns

'Hezbollah's greatest achievement is that there are tens of thousands of evacuees from northern Israel,' Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, tells residents of northern Israel.

I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns

Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Friday morning, as Hezbollah continues firing towards Israeli communities along the border.

Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona

Reports in Lebanon:

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Reports in Lebanon claim two people killed in strike attributed to Israel in the village of Janta. Israel has not commented on the reports thus far.

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Heavy barrages on north

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon

Hezbollah says one of its senior commanders was eliminated in a strike attributed to Israel on the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon.

Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon

During Shavuot celebrations:

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and in nearby localities. IDF says at least 15 rockets were fired towards the area. IDF strikes targets in Lebanon.

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

Heavy barrage:

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

IAF intercepts some of the missiles, others fall in open areas. No one was injured, multiple fires broke out due to the rocket fire.

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

1st time since war began:

Aerial target intercepted over Haifa beach

IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target identified over Haifa coastline.

Aerial target intercepted over Haifa beach

IDF confirms:

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

This is the 5th IDF UAV to be shot down in Lebanon since the beginning of the war.

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

Sirens in northern Israel

Interceptors launched toward suspicious aerial target

Sirens sounded in Acre and the Krayot region. IDF says interceptors were launched toward a suspicious aerial target but later determined that it was a false identification.

Interceptors launched toward suspicious aerial target

Watch:

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist cell that fired anti-aircraft missiles toward IDF fighter jets. Earlier, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Chebaa.

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon

The news from the northern front: Antitank missiles spark fire in northern Israel; aerial target shot down off the coast of Nahariya; IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon.

IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon

Watch:

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

After failed interception

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

Avigdor Kahalani:

'The situation with Lebanon is an embarrassement'

Kahalani stated that 'The Israeli government is showing terrible weakness. It needs to deal with Lebanon. I think that for humiliation one should respond with fire. Right now, we are humiliated.'

'The situation with Lebanon is an embarrassement'

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Report:

US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene

The US reportedly warned Israel that even if a ground operation would only be carried out in areas close to the border it would probably push Iran to intervene.

US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene

Watch:

Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Hezbollah terror group publishes footage showing one of its UAVs attacking components of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in Ramot Naftali.

Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Lebanon:

US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

State Department says that the shooter accused of opening fire on the US Embassy in Lebanon was wearing what "appeared to be an ISIS insignia".

US embassy attacker wore ISIS insignia

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Sirens sound in Metula warning of hostile aircraft infiltration, IAF shoots down UAV launched by Hezbollah.

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona:

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona, speaks with military commanders at the scene. 'Yesterday the ground burned here, but ground also burned in Lebanon. We are prepared for very intense action in the north.'

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Shots fired at US Embassy in Beirut

Lebansese reports say armed militants fired towards the US Embassy building in the Aaoukar region.

Shots fired at US Embassy in Beirut

Watch:

Here's how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were killed in Lebanon

IDF's 869 Field Intelligence Unit works to identify terrorists, helps eliminate over 100 Hezbollah terrorists since the beginning of the war.

Here's how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were killed in Lebanon

Lebanese report:

Israel to declare war in the near future

British sources believe Israel will attack Lebanon in mid-June, report says.

Israel to declare war in the near future