Hezbollah

Northern Command chief:

We've significantly harmed Hezbollah, we are at a point of change

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, met with the heads of the local authorities in the north.

Teen injured in missile strike:

'There was an explosion, the door was ripped off'

16.5-year-old Linoy Amzaleg, who was lightly wounded by shrapnel during a missile barrage on Kiryat Bialik, recounted the incident and the extent of the damage.

Gallant:

'Hezbollah has begun experiencing impact of IDF’s capabilities'

Defense Minister visits the Air Force’s command and control center, reiterates strikes on Hezbollah will continue until the residents of the north can return to their homes.

Netanyahu:

'If Hezbollah didn't get the message before, it will now'

PM comments on recent escalation with Hezbollah, says Israel will do what is necessary to return residents of north to their homes.

Watch: Dozens of rockets from Lebanon intercepted overnight

150 rockets and drones fired from Lebanon Saturday and Sunday morning, dozens of which were intercepted by the air defense systems.

As sirens sounded:

Son of singer Erez Yehiel killed in traffic accident

Noam Yehiel, 17, the son of famous singer Erez Yehiel, was killed while on his way back to yeshiva when the red alert sirens are believed to have caused a serious traffic accident.

President Herzog to Sky News:

'We were restrained, but something has to end'

Israeli President speaks with British media channel about the recent developments between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, says there is a 'sense of disappointment' in Israel over recent actions by the UK government. .

Elective treatments canceled:

Hospitals in north move treatment to protected areas

In light of the security situation and Hezbollah attacks, Rambam Medical Center and other hospitals in northern Israel relocate patients to protected areas and cancel elective treatements.

25 cows killed:

Rocket strikes dairy farm in northern Israel

Moshe Cohen's dairy farm in Beit She'arim took a direct hit in an early-morning missile barrage on northern Israel; 25 cows were killed, and the farm itself suffered severe damage.

Watch:

Explosion as rockets strikes Kiryat Bialik

Hezbollah rocket strikes residential neighborhood, wounding 3, as terror group launched over 100 rockets at Israel on Sunday morning.

Teen killed in traffic accident during siren

Seventeen-year-old killed, three others injured, in traffic accident near Yishai Interchange in northern Israel, as air raid sirens sounded in the area.

Explosions heard in Haifa:

Barrage towards Ramat David airbase, 3 hurt in Kiryat Bialik

Hezbollah terror group launches dozens of missiles towards northern Israel, aiming for the Ramat David airbase. Later, suspicious aerial targets from Iraq intercepted.

Arab miscalculation about the Jewish fighting spirit

They never thought that Israel would have the stomach for the long fight and resist the pressures by the United States. Op-ed.

Why the reactions to Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah matter

The criticism of the tactics and the laughs that it inspired from besieged Israelis speak volumes about the moral sickness afflicting many Western liberals. The anger directed at Israel is because they are prepared to try to make killers pay for their crimes. Op-ed.

IDF spokesman: 'We're preparing for an attack by Hezbollah'

Gatherings from Haifa and northwards limited to 30 participants outdoors, 300 indoors; guidelines for the rest of Israel remain unchanged.

27 years later:

Defense Minister shares personal closure from strike on Hezbollah

Exactly 27 years ago, in September 1997, 12 of Defense Minister Gallant's comrades and subordinates from Shayetet 13 were killed in action against Hezbollah. On Friday, Israel eliminated the terrorist responsible.

Home Front Command to raise alert level in northern Israel

Northern Command conducts situational assessment on northern border, Home Front Command expected to issue stricter guidelines for residents of wide swaths of northern Israel.

Strikes in Lebanon:

180 targets struck, thousands of launcher barrels dismantled

Around 90 rockets launched towards northern Israel throughout Saturday, sparking fires in a number of locations; residents of northern Israel instructed to remain near shelters.

IDF confirms:

Heads of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force eliminated

IDF eliminates 12 senior figures in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, including the Force's leader; most of Hezbollah's top brass has been eliminated since the start of the war.

UN after Beirut strike:

'We urge all parties to deescalate immediately'

UN chief Guterres' spokesman says the UN is "very concerned" following Israeli strikes in which Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated: We urge all parties to deescalate immediately. All must exercise maximum restraint.

Danon to Lebanese FM:

'The suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders'

During UN Security Council meeting, Lebanese Foreign Minister accuses Israel of attacking Lebanon. Ambassador Danon responds: If you continue to ignore Hezbollah’s aggression, the pain and suffering of the Lebanese people will be on your shoulders.

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil eliminated in rare Beirut strike

IDF eliminates Ibrahim Aqil, Head of Hezbollah's Operations Unit. US already classified him as a "terrorist" in 2015 offering 7 million dollars for any information on him.

Difficult conversation

Macron to Netanyahu: Show responsibility and prevent escalation

Channel 12 News reports of very difficult conversation between Netanyahu and French President, in which Netanyahu told Macron: Instead of putting pressure on us, it's time for you to put pressure on Hezbollah.

After Beirut strike

Austin to Gallant: Concerned over the recent escalation

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses importance of reaching a diplomatic resolution in northern Israel.

Hours before explosions:

Hezbollah was still handing new pagers to its members

Two security sources tell Reuters that Hezbollah was still handing new Gold Apollo branded pagers to its members, hours before thousands of them blew up.

Gallant:

'Even in the Dahieh - we will continue to pursue our enemy'

Defense Minister completes situational assessment following the elimination of top Hezbollah commander: The sequence of actions will continue until our goal is achieved.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

Report:

Pentagon concerned Israel close to ground invasion of Lebanon

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah still has a 'formidable' arsenal of 150,000 missiles, army of 30,000 full-time terrorists, many of them veterans, WSJ reports.

President Herzog:

'We did not want this war, but we are entitled to live'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted about the growing tensions in the north and praised Israel's security forces for their ongoing efforts against Hezbollah.

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries.

Arab reports:

Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah figure in Damascus

Israel eliminated senior figure in Iraqi Hezbollah battalions, Arab reports say.

Quiet night in northern Israel following Lebanon attacks

Residents of northern border area experience quiet night after unusual wave of attacks in Lebanon; IDF cancels restrictions.

After pager explosions:

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Report:

Israel planned pager explosions for 15 years

US intelligence source tells ABC News that Israel had a hand in the manufacturing of pagers that exploded on Hezbollah terrorists, and the operation had been planned for at least 15 years.

Widespread strikes

IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon

Reports in Lebanon say that at least 70 targets were struck simultaneously. Lebanese security sources tell Reuters that the strikes were some of the 'most intense bombing since the start of the war.'

State Department:

'If Hezbollah stopped attacking, we'd press Israel to stop'

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says as long as the Hezbollah attacks on Israel since October 7 continue, Israel should be expected 'to launch military action to defend itself as any country would.'

Pager explosions

'5-12 surgeries in the next few years'

A Lebanese plastic surgeon described the various injuries he has treated as a result of the deadly waves of communication device explosions. 'Facial injuries, penetrating injuries to the eyes, and mangled hand.'

Minister Gallant:

'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'

Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.

Iran promises Nasrallah:

'Israel will receive crushing response from axis of resistance'

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami promises Hezbollah leader 'we will witness the destruction of this bloodthirsty and criminal regime' following the explosion of Hezbollah communication devices.

'Lines were crossed'

Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

The Hezbollah Director General spoke out for the first time about the pager and communication device explosions: 'A declaration of war.'

IDF thwarts attempted IED attack on northern border

2 Hezbollah terrorists spotted planting explosives near IDF post on Israel-Lebanon border, both terrorists killed.

Amb. David Friedman:

'If you can't control Hezbollah, shut up and get out of the way'

Former US Amb. to Israel pushes back at global critics of Israel following the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah communication devices this week.

'Kill the Jew:’ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Lebanon and Gaza have both won the stupid prize by playing the stupid game of hate. Opinion.

Former Iranian footballer supports Israel

After two attacks against Hezbollah terrorists, former Iranian footballer, Ali Karimi, expresses his support for Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Go for it.'

Two injured in direct strike on Galilee town

UAV hits town of Ya'ara in the western Galilee, two injured. Hezbollah: Strike a response to IDF strikes in Kfarkela.

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.

Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel

Two antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF striking source of launches.

'Violates int'l law'

Ocasio-Cortez blames Israel for pager blasts in Lebanon

Squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Israel of being behind the pager explosions of Hezbollah terrorists: Congress needs a full accounting of the attack.

In phone call with Gallant:

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”

John Kirby:

'We were not involved in pager or walkie-talkie explosions'

White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.

Despite device explosions:

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

This is the radio used by Hezbollah that exploded

In an effort to communicate effectively but without Israeli intelligence eavesdropping, Hezbollah purchased the IC-V88 / IC-U88 model handheld radio, many of which exploded today.

Defense Minister:

We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Hezbollah source:

Exploding two-way radios 'not distributed solely to Hezbollah'

Radios affected in second wave of explosions were purchased several months ago, report says.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Hard to think of more precise, discriminating method of attack'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the significance and implications of the detonation of the Hezbollah communication devices with Arutz Sheva.

Senior Hezbollah leader:

'There will be a bloodily unique revenge'

Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's executive council and cousin of Hassan Nasrallah, vows 'punishment' for explosions of beepers and communications devices is coming and that Nasrallah will 'reveal all' tomorrow.