Northern Arrows

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

'Nothing symbolizes victory more than the safe return of residents, and we will make this journey together,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells municipal leaders of northern Israel.

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Cars in flames after being struck by rocket in Kiryat Yam

Hezbollah fires a heavy barrage towards the Haifa and Kiryat area. A rocket directly struck two cars that caught fire. There were no casualties.

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The battle in which 5 soldiers fell in Lebanon

IDF publishes documentation from battle at Hezbollah compound in which 5 soldiers were killed and 16 were wounded while dozens of Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.

'He loved to work'

Father of teen killed in rocket strike remembers son

The father of Sivan Sadeh, who was killed by a Hezbollah rocket while working in a field, eulogized his son and spoke about his will to enlist in a combat unit.

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

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Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In another incident, a soldier in the Kfir Brigade was severely injured during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Light aircraft hit by interceptor shrapnel while in flight

Two crew members, who landed safely, were aboard the plane when the shrapnel hit. The plane sustained damage.

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

Israeli youth Divan Sadeh killed in rocket barrage on northern Israel while working in agricultural area.

Foreign worker likely killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

The body of a foreign worker was found near the village of Masarik. His shrapnel injuries suggest he was killed by a Hezbollah rocket.

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

The IAF struck command centers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Initial report:

4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Barrage of 50 rockets fired at Israel. 4 people wounded in Upper Galilee Moshav,

Northern Arrows:

IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IDF states Hezbollah's munitions unit responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon has recently expanded its activities into Syria in the area of Al Qusayr, near the Syria-Lebanon border.

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IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In shrubbery and underground: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 70 meters in Lebanon, confiscates weapons and launch pads.

In Gaza and Lebanon:

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, weapons destroyed

IAF strikes over 100 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon in a single day.

In southern Lebanon

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

The soldier from the 932nd Battalion was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Sites belonging to Hezbollah’s central intelligence body struck in Damascus, Syria as IDF continues to degrade Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates additional Radwan Force antitank commander

Hezbollah terrorist Riad Rida Ghazzawi, commander in Radwan Force's antitank missile system, eliminated in southern Lebanon.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

IDF continues striking terrorists, eliminating Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre in Gaza.

Before visiting Metula

UAV exploded, Netanyahu forced to change plans

20 minutes before the Prime Minister's arrival in Metula, a UAV exploded in the town. Security authorities forced Netanyahu to change his plan.

Hezbollah reveals its new underground rocket launcher

The Hezbollah terror organization published footage showing the organization's terrorists supposedly standing in an underground bunker next to the A'mad 5 launcher.

Benjamin Netanyahu:

Three steps to bring residents of north back home

Prime Minister Netanyahu on northern border: 'Key to bring residents of north back home safely is to distance Hezbollah over Litani.'

Live updates:

Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

IDF continues fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure. Rocket fire continues to batter northern Israel.

Bodycam footage:

Naval commandos raid compound intended for infiltration of Israel

While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.

After being hit by shrapnel

Edward Slolov succumbs to his wounds

Edward Slolov, 57 from Nahariya, was hit by shrapnel from an interceptor while walking on the city's boardwalk. He was known in the city to be a kind fisherman who jumped into the sea to save two drowning children.

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Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Ending the mourning with song:

Moving songs conclude the Goldberg family's week of mourning

Family and friends gather Saturday night in the Goldberg family's mourning tent, marking the end of the seven-day mourning period following the fall of Rabbi Avi Goldberg in Lebanon.

On Friday night:

19 injured in direct strike on Tira

Attempts to intercept three rockets launched towards central Israel fail, one hits residential building in Tira, injuring 19 people, four of them moderately.

Eliminated:

Hezbollah terrorist responsible for deadly rocket strikes

IDF eliminates Jaafar Khader Faour, commander of the Hezbollah Nasser Unit's Missiles and Rockets Array.

Hezbollah commander for Tyre region eliminated

IDF announces elimination of Mousa Izz al-Din, Hezbollah commander for the coastal area, and Hassan Majid Daib, Hezbollah’s artillery commander in the coastal area; the two are responsible for launching 400 projectiles towards Israel.

140 kilometers from the border:

Israeli special forces capture senior Hezbollah officer

Lebanese reports say the official taken captive was Imad Amhaz, a Lebanese Navy officer.

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US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end

Reuters reports that the US proposed a “60-day truce” that was deemed "unrealistic". Envoy Amos Hochstein: This is false.

Trump on war in Lebanon:

'We have to get this whole thing over with'

Republican presidential nominee comments on Israel-Lebanon conflict during campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan: We want to have peace on earth, all over.

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon:

'People fell, but we raised our heads again'

IDF's 3rd Brigade concludes operations in Lebanon: 'Our best people fell here, but we raised our heads up and continued to fight and stand firm in the mission.'

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at Haifa Bay area

IDF hits over 200 terror targets in Lebanon and Gaza, destroying Hamas military buildings.

Blinken:

'Good progress on efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon'

US Secretary of State says there has been “good progress” on efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Lebanon, but “we still have more work to do.”

Netanyahu:

'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF Officers Course Graduation: 'We are dismantling the axis of evil that we face, with calculated blows. No longer will terrorist armies be on our borders.'

Bloody Thursday

Mother and son murdered in missile barrage on Haifa Bay Area

A woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s were killed on Thursday by a rocket strike during a barrage in the Haifa Bay Area.

100 yards from the border

Five killed in barrage on Metula

Hezbollah rocket strikes on agricultural field in northern Israel leave five dead, one seriously injured.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Things started moving after Gantz and Eisenkot quit'

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams left-wing MKs, notes, 'offensive in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah's elimination, strikes in Iran, and Yahya Sinwar's elimination - all happened only after Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot quit.'

IAF strikes Radwan Force weapons and command centers in Syria

IAF strikes Hezbollah Munitions Unit, Radwan Force, weapons storage facilities and command centers in unusual Syria attack.

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

IDF forces locate weapons inside homes, in a vehicle, in southern Lebanon village.

Another blow to Hezbollah:

Hajir region antitank commander eliminated

IAF strikes 150 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon, including military structures and command centers, eliminates antitank commander in Hezbollah.

Hezbollah's new leader (in the meantime...)

The new Hezbollah leader is nothing new at all, he will simply continue the legacy of terrorism and subordination to Iran. Opinion.

Lebanese PM:

'Hope for a ceasefire within coming hours or days'

Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed that Lebanon would agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel that is based on the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Draft of the deal to end fighting in Lebanon revealed

The proposed deal states that the Lebanese Military would be the only armed force allowed near the border and Israel would have the right to defend itself if the Lebanese government fails to keep armed groups away.

State Department:

'Israel not improving aid to Gaza enough after Blinken letter'

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller criticizes Israel's actions in the conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and accuses Israel of failing to provide enough aid to Gaza.

Trump:

I want to see the Mid. East return to real peace, a lasting peace

The Republican presidential candidate and former President sent a message to the people of Lebanon stating they 'deserve to live in peace, prosperity, and harmony with their neighbors.'

New Hezbollah leader's 1st speech cut off mid-broadcast

Naim Qassem, the replacement for Hassan Nasrallah, threatens the life of Benjamin Netanyahu in first speech as Hezbollah's new leader.

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US seeking a two-month ceasefire in Lebanon

If agreed on, the 60-day deal could pause the fighting until the end of Biden's term and will be used to re-implement UN Resolution 1701.

Channel 12 journalist injured in Lebanon: 'We'll be back soon'

Channel 12 journalist breaks his leg in unusual event in Lebanon, is evacuated by helicopter to Israeli hospital.

IDF evacuates city deep in Lebanon

Sky News Arabic reports evacuations from Baalbek area, local official says he received phone call from the IDF.

Deputy Radwan Force commander eliminated

Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, deputy Radwan Force commander, advanced terror operations against the State of Israel.

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorists hide, point weapons - and are eliminated

Hezbollah terrorists hide under truck, take aim at IDF forces - and are eliminated. Watch the clash.