Hezbollah

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".

IDF:

90% of Hezbollah rocket launches were from civilian area

IDF states about 230 launches and 20 aerial targets were identified crossing into Israeli territory on Sunday morning when Israel launched its pre-emptive strike, 90% of which were launched from 'heart of a civilian area.'

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

Pentagon:

Danger of Iranian attack on Israel remains

Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder warns statements by Iranian officials suggest the threat of an attack continues even after Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah yesterday.

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.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

'IDF is on high alert. We remain committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages, and we will continue to make every effort to achieve this,' says IDF Spokesman, Daniel Hagari.

Second time in a day:

Minister Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Austin

The Minister and Secretary discussed ongoing joint efforts to deter Iran and its proxies and to restore regional stability while ensuring Israel’s security and ability to defend itself.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

'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.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on the imminent Hezbollah attack that was prevented early in the morning, using precise strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

Nasrallah claims:

'We hit targets in central Israel intelligence base'

Hassan Nasrallah delivered an address about Hezbollah's attack on Israel and claimed that it managed it hit targets in the Glilot Base which houses the 8200 intelligence unit

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.'

'This is not the end of the story'

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Israel's preemptive strike in Lebanon before the cabinet meeting.

Hezbollah attack:

'The shoe closet saved our lives'

Saada family woken up by sirens during Hezbollah attack, survives strike which caused serious damage to their house by quickly hiding in shoe closet.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi:

'Our blood is as red as that of Tel Aviv residents'

Safed's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls on the government to take action to allow northern residents to live safely.

Home Front Command lifts most restrictions on gatherings

Home Front Command publishes updated guidelines Sunday afternoon in light of the changes in the security situation following the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah.

Herzog:

'Decisive action epitomizes Israel's duty to defend its citizens

Israeli President calls pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah 'an opportunity to express our gratitude and support for our daughters and sons in the Israel Defense Forces.'

Report:

Hezbollah planned attack on strategic site in Tel Aviv area

Intelligence source reveals new details on massive Hezbollah attack foiled by pre-emptive Israeli strike in Lebanon,

Attack on Hezbollah:

Airlines cancel flights to Israel

Airlines announced today the cancellation of all flights to Israel due to the security situation and Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah.

Foreign Minister:

'We don't seek war, but will do whatever it takes to protect'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he sent messages to his counterparts in dozens of countries urging them to support Israel's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah/

Report:

Hezbollah planned to launch precision missiles at Mossad HQ

Foiled massive Hezbollah attack was reportedly meant to include the launch of precision-guided missiles at the Glilot area where the Mossad headquarters and 8200 Intelligence Unit base are located.

By the numbers:

The attack on Hezbollah so far

The IDF attacked thousands of Hezbollah projectiles prepared for immediate use against Israel.

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.

Watch:

Hezbollah missile officer eliminated

Earlier today, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mahmoud Negm in the area of Aaita El Zot. He was a significant terrorist in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit in southern Lebanon.

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.

Watch:

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.

US officials:

Sinwar trapped underground, running low on supplies

According to the Washington Post, the Hamas leader wants a deal but is 'playing a waiting game,' hoping Iran or Hezbollah attack Israel.

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.

Watch:

Two UAVs over northern Israel

Shai Sitbon, from Kfar Szold, films two UAVs that infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. IDF claims, 'there were several launches, some were intercepted and others fell in the Golan Heights area.'

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.

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.

Suspicion:

Hezbollah drone filmed PM's house in Caesarea

A Navy missile ship stationed off the coast of Caesarea reported on Friday a suspicious aircraft that was seen hovering in the area.

The medium is the message

The army of Israel is fighting a war of survival against enemies whose very means of attack spell out their genocidal intent. Opinion.

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.

Report:

Iran to delay Israel attack while ceasefire talks are ongoing

Officials tell The New York Times that Israeli intelligence has assessed that both Iran and Hezbollah have lowered the level of alertness in their rocket and missile units.

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.

Report:

Tensions between Nasrallah and Syrian officials

The Hezbollah Secretary-General recently refused to meet with the head of Syrian intelligence and is reportedly unhappy with Syria's lack of action against Israel.

US sanctions companies tied to Houthis and Hezbollah

The US State Department will sanction an individual and six companies involved in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis as well as a company tied to a Hezbollah official.

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.

Majdal Shams massacre:

Most seriously-wounded victim regains consciousness

Eleven-year-old girl declared most seriously-wounded victim of Majdal Shams soccer field massacre regains consciousness as condition improves.

Gallant:

'We remove threats and are prepared to attack'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF intelligence base in northern Israel, where he was briefed on the intelligence operations that enabled the elimination of Hezbollah military chief, Sayyid Muhsan.

Report:

IDF put on high alert after preparations for Iranian attack seen

Israel observes Iran and Hezbollah preparing to attack the Jewish State, but timing of attack still uncertain, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.