Hezbollah

Netanyahu to cabinet:

'These are fateful days, don't publicly discuss security matters'

As Israel braces for attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, Prime Minister Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet ministers not to openly discuss matters of defense.

Iranian official:

The reason Iran has not yet attacked Israel

An Iranian official told a diplomatic source that his country has not yet retaliated for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh since it is working to stop security breaches that led to it and because of the US military presence in the region.

Mevo'ot Hermon governor urges open war in the north

Beni Ben-Muvchar said that a prisoner exchange deal must be carried out and immediately thereafter a war in the north must be launched. 'Bring the hostages home, then wipe them out, even if it means Beirut's schools, power stations, and airports.'

Govt. approves bill to close Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen

After reporter from Hezbollah-affiliated network reports from scene of Majdal Shams massacre, Communications Minister Karhi proposes bill to ban the network in Israel.

Report: Hezbollah under pressure to delay attack on Israel

Arab countries are pressuring Hezbollah to delay its attack until after Egypt summit on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Fire engulfs Galilee campus

The UAV attack launched earlier by Hezbollah towards northern Israel hit a therapeutic rehabilitation campus for people with disabilities.

Man critically injured in UAV barrage dies of his wounds

Michael Samara, critically injured after being hit by an interceptor following Hezbollah's 'stream of UAVs,' succumbs to his wounds days after the strike.

IDF estimates: Hezbollah rethinking its attack on Israel

Hezbollah attack could inflict much greater damage on Israel than Iranian counterpart; terror group weighing its response against potential Israeli retaliation, report says.

Estimate:

Iran's next attack won't be larger than the attack in April

Impending Iranian attack expected to be similar to April attack, following international pressure not to launch largescale attack on Israel.

Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

Israeli officials estimate:

Hezbollah may try to harm a senior Israeli figure

Reports in Lebanon claim that Hezbollah is looking for a "fat target," and the Israelis understand this as an intention to harm a senior Israeli figure.

Gallant to Lebanese people:

'Those who play with fire should expect destruction'

Defense Minister posts unusual Arabic-language warning to the Lebanese people on his X account, says Israel will "fight with all its might" if attacked.

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Avoid a cycle of reprisals in the Middle East'

French President urges Netanyahu to "avoid a cycle of reprisals that would put the populations and stability of the region at risk", after making a similar plea to Iranian counterpart.

Report:

Hezbollah could strike Israel independent of Iran

Sources tell CNN Hezbollah looks increasingly like it may strike Israel independent of whatever Iran may intend to do, adding Hezbollah is moving faster than Iran in its planning.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll eliminate Sinwar as well'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that the solution to the situation in the north will only be a war against Hezbollah and calls for continued pressure on Hamas.

Gallant in northern Israel:

'Nasrallah may drag Lebanon to pay a very heavy toll'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited a military exercise in northern Israel and warned that Lebanon would pay the price for Hezbollah's actions.

Metula Council Head:

'I expect the Air Force to crush Beirut'

Head of the Metula Local Council, David Azoulay, speaks about the situation in the north and the anticipation of an attack by Hezbollah.

30 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

20 rockets fired at Golan Heights, 10 at the Galilee panhandle, causing fires.

Report:

US more concerned about Hezbollah attack than Iranian attack

US seeing Iranian preparations for an attack on Israel in the coming days, but Hezbollah may attack on its own, officials tell CNN.

Nasrallah:

'Hezbollah will respond, Iran will respond, Yemen will respond'

Hezbollah leader delivers address at memorial for assassinated deputy, vows to fight 'to prevent Israeli victory,' says the wait for the attack is 'part of the punishment.'

Northern Israel:

18 injured, 1 critically, in UAV explosion

UAV explosions in northern Israel leave one critically injured, three others lightly to moderately injured, in multiple locations in northern Israel. Hezbollah: 'We launched a stream of UAVs.'

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Sirens sound in Kerem Ben Zimra and Gush Halav in the Upper Galilee. IDF says the Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

Biden and Harris told:

Still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel

Barak Ravid of Axios reports that US President and Vice President were told by their national security team that it is still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel and what specifically the attack might entail.

Blinken warns:

'The Middle East is at a critical moment'

US Secretary of State calls on parties in the Middle East to work to ease tensions, claims a Gaza ceasefire would unlock possibilities for more enduring calm.

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Numerous projectiles launched at northern Israel from Lebanon on Monday evening, 1 intercepted. Radwan Force commander Ali Jamal Aldin Jawad eliminated.

IDF estimates:

Hezbollah attempted significant attack on border

Three UAVs fired towards IDF command center on Israel-Lebanon border, moderately injuring officer and soldier moderately.

Report:

Blinken told G7 Iran could attack Israel as early as Monday

Axios reports that US Secretary of State told his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday.

Amid prep for Iranian response:

Gallant and Austin discuss US moves to support Israel

For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".

Sirens in the north:

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Sirens heard in a number of towns in the Galilee. IDF says a fall was identified adjacent to Ayelet HaShahar. IDF officer and soldier moderately injured and evacuated to hospital.

'Highly volatile situation'

Britain withdraws families of staff in Beirut embassy

Britain announces it has withdrawn the families of embassy staff in Beirut amid concerns of escalation with Israel.

Amid fears of escalation:

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Israeli official:

'We are preparing for an attack, they’ll try to wear us out'

Israeli official tells NBC News that Israel is bracing for a potential multiday attack by Iran and Hezbollah following the elimination of two senior terrorists.

Rocket hits factory in Kiryat Shmona

Two rockets were launched at Kiryat Shmona from Lebanon, one hit a factory and another landed in an open area, causing a fire.

Ritchie Torres:

'Only Israel is accused of escalation after taking 7,000 rockets'

New York Democratic Congressman pushes back at criticism that Israel is 'escalating' tensions with recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders after being attacked so many times over the last 10 months.

Amid escalation with Iran:

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.

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Israel eliminates key Hezbollah operative

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Ali Nazih Abed Ali, who played a key role in the terror group's Southern Front.

Near Tulkarem:

Terror attack thwarted, 5 terrorists eliminated in aerial strike

IDF strikes terrorists traveling near Tulkarem; reports say Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorists killed.

Iran:

Hezbollah won't limit itself to military targets

Iranian representative to the United Nations warns that Hezbollah is likely to respond to Fuad Shukr's elimination by choosing 'broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.'

Arab reports:

Israel struck a Syrian airport near the border with Lebanon

Lebanese media report that Israel struck the Dabaa Airport in Syria which a hub for the transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.

Barrages on the south and the north

Sirens sound near the Gaza border and in the western Galilee. Several projectiles fired. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations

Houthi leader says there has to be "a military response" to elimination of Hamas political chief and Hezbollah commander, calls them "shameless and dangerous crimes" by Israel.

After barrage on the north:

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher from which projectiles were launched after Hezbollah launches numerous projectiles from Lebanon.

NSC to Israelis:

Take extra caution when abroad

Amid fears of retribution for the eliminations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, the National Security Council recommends seriously reconsidering the necessity of traveling to countries for which the travel alerts have been issued with moderate and high threat levels.

Nasrallah threatens:

'A new stage in the war with Israel has begun'

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah discussed the elimination of his top military commander Fuad Shukr, saying that it will 'increase our determination and will.'

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hamas on its knees, Haniyeh replacement may be more reasonable'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the assassinations of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr are 'very significant,' calls for US to pay $5 million bounty on Fuad Shukr to families of the 12 Druze children he murdered.

300 days of war:

Israel preparing for Iranian attack

Israel's Aerial Defense Array is on high alert ahead of expected retaliation for death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's second-in-command Fuad Shukr.

Alma Research Center:

The story of the elimination of Fu’ad Shakar

The deaths of Shakar, head of Hezbollah’s Strategic Array and of Ismail Haniyeh compel Hezbollah to pause and investigate the breach of intelligence due to a feeling of infiltration produced by the eliminations. Op-ed.

ANALYSIS:

A stinging blow designed to avoid war

Israel eliminated Hezbollah’s chief of staff but seeks to keep the focus on Gaza. War decision now rests with senior leader Hassan Nasrallah.

US envoy to Security Council:

'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'

Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."

Report:

Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war

Financial Times reports that US and EU diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations.

Iranian report:

Iranian military adviser killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

Fars news agency reports that Milad Bedi, an Iranian military adviser, was also killed in the Israeli strike in Beirut in which Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr was eliminated.

US to citizens:

Do not travel to Lebanon

The US State Department raised its advisory level to 4 citing 'rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.' United Airlines, Delta, and British Airways have canceled flights to Israel.

Hezbollah confirms death of Fuad Shukr 24 hours later

The Hezbollah terrorist organization confirmed that its number 2 was assassinated a full day after the airstrike in which he was killed.

Rashida Tlaib condemns death of terrorist on FBI most wanted list

Anti-Israel Congresswoman criticized for condemning strike in which Fuad Shukr was killed after ignoring the massacre of 12 children he was responsible for. Shukr was also responsible for the 1983 killing of 241 US servicemen.

Chief of Staff:

'We know how to operate with strength on ground in Lebanon'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi says following assassination of Hezbollah number 2 that Israel will not allow return to October 6 vis a vis Hezbollah.

Gallant to Austin:

'Shukr elimination direct response to attack on Majdal Shams'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant briefed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the IDF’s operation to eliminate Hezbollah’s most senior military commander, Fuad Shukr 'Sayyid Muhsan'.

Defense Min. visits 'Arrow' base: We're prepared for any scenario

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Arrow missile battery, says Israel 'does not want war,' but is 'prepared for all possibilities.'

Following Fuad Shukr elimination, Israel closes some airspace

Airports Authority closes part of Israel's airspace, out of caution following elimination of Hezbollah's number two, Fuad Shukr, in Lebanon.

Hezbollah's initial response to Fuad Shukr's assassination

Twelve hours after the elimination of Hezbollah's number 2, Fuad Shukr, terror group says it is 'waiting for results regarding his fate.'

White House:

'Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad'

Commenting on tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, US National Security Council Spokesperson says Israel "has a right to defend itself against the severe threats it faces".