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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

Haifa Mayor:

'We'll sit in bomb shelters for four days straight during a war'

Mayor Yona Yahav says his staff is working to prepare the city for a war with Hezbollah.

'We'll sit in bomb shelters for four days straight during a war'

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

Escalation - from a different direction

Rocket fired from Syria towards northern Israel

IDF strikes military base in southern Syria following rocket launch towards northern Israel.

Rocket fired from Syria towards northern Israel

Sirens in the North:

Israeli critically injured in UAV strike

Following a series of sirens in northern Israel, a man has been reported critically injured by a UAV strike in Kabri in the Galilee region.

Israeli critically injured in UAV strike

Last conversation:

'Dad, where are you?'

Shortly before the couple Nir and Noa Baranes were killed by a rocket fired by Hezbollah, the father of the family, Nir, sent a final voice message to their eldest son, Matan.

'Dad, where are you?'

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"

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Friends and family members of Noa and Nir Baranes, who were killed by a rocket, cannot digest the loss: "They went out for a fun day; on the way home they were brutally murdered"

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Kibbutz Ortal mourns victims

Noa and Nir Baranes named as victims of Hezbollah attack

Noa and Nir Baranes, parents of 3, were on their way home to Kibbutz Ortal when a Hezbollah rocket hit their car, killing them both.

Noa and Nir Baranes named as victims of Hezbollah attack

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

'On 10/7 we saw that if there are no civilians on the border, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will not be protected. The army is fighting on the frontlines and residents must continue their daily routine to win,' says local leader, Uri Kellner.

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

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

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Hezbollah launches barrage of 40 rockets at Golan Heights, killing 2 civilians.

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Hezbollah:

Nasrallah's former bodyguard killed in airstrike in Syria

Yasir Nimr Qaranbash was responsible for transferring manpower and arms from Syria to Hezbollah.

Nasrallah's former bodyguard killed in airstrike in Syria

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

Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says “resistance movements” will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the Palestinian Arabs to continue.

Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance

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

Man seriously wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack on north

Red alert sirens activated in lower Galilee, communities that have not heard sirens since October as Hezbollah launches barrage farther south into Israel than previous attacks.

Man seriously wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack on north

'Iran supports the resistance'

Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory, stresses Tehran's role as a "strong" supporter of regional "resistance" groups.

Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect

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'

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

Salt of the earth series:

Amitai Granot Hy"d, a tank commander who loved to play the piano

The story of a gentle yeshiva scholar who decided to take a tank commander's course to help defend his country. The IDF told the family that in the days prior to his death, his tank killed 15 terrorists, took part in several battles and eliminated two jeeps filled with terrorists.

Amitai Granot Hy"d, a tank commander who loved to play the piano

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

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'

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Western diplomats claim that Israel may launch a ground offensive in southern Lebanon in about two weeks, in the second half of July.

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Smotrich:

'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

The Finance Minister criticized the release of the Shifaa Hospital director and said that he demanded of the Prime Minister to investigate the decision so that a similar situation would not occur in the future.

'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

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

Arab League:

'We no longer classify Hezbollah as a terrorist group'

The Arab League formally branded Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in 2016, but has now backtracked on that decision.

'We no longer classify Hezbollah as a terrorist group'

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

Fmr. Personnel Dir. chief:

'We will be in Gaza for at least a decade'

Moti Almoz predicted that the conflict in Gaza would last at least another ten years, and that all options besides war in the north had been exhausted.

'We will be in Gaza for at least a decade'

Iran threatens:

If Israel attacks Lebanon 'an obliterating war will ensue'

The Iranian Mission to the UN warned that all options, 'including the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts,' are on the table.

If Israel attacks Lebanon 'an obliterating war will ensue'

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'

Herzog in north:

'World shouldn't be surprised by war with Hezbollah'

President, First Lady conclude visit to northern Israel. Herzog accuses international community of failing to act to stop Hezbollah's constant attacks and to prevent a war in Lebanon.

'World shouldn't be surprised by war with Hezbollah'

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'

Benny Gantz:

'We can take apart Hezbollah’s power in days'

National Unity party chairman MK Benny Gantz spoke today (Tuesday) at the Herzliya Conference convened by the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) at Reichman University and addressed the threat posed by Hezbollah.

'We can take apart Hezbollah’s power in days'

Metula security coordinator:

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

Yossi Levit, the security coordinator of Metula, shared his feelings after two members of his rapid-response squad were wounded by Hezbollah antitank fire.

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

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'

While driving ATV in Metula:

Members of rapid-response squad injured from anti-tank missile

Hezbollah terrorists fire anti-tank missile at two members of a rapid-response squad who accompanied a family from Metula who came to see their home which was hit by Hezbollah missiles.

Members of rapid-response squad injured from anti-tank missile

'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'

Iraqi terror group:

'We will join the war between Israel and Hezbollah'

Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada' threatened that if Israel 'does something crazy with Hezbollah in Lebanon, there will be a big cemetery for this entity, and everyone will partake in burying it.'

'We will join the war between Israel and Hezbollah'