Northern Arrows

Netanyahu to Macron:

Israel will win with you or without you

'Israel will fight until the battle is won - for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

IDF spokesman reveals:

IDF destroyed Lebanon tunnel intended for use in invading Israel

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says over 2,000 Hezbollah terror infrastructure destroyed, 440 terrorists killed.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's head of communications networks

The IDF eliminated Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, Head of the Hezbollah terrorist organization's communication networks.

Golani Brigade in southern Lebanon:

Destroying weapons hidden in civilian homes

First 24 hours of the Golani Brigade's operations in Lebanon: Hezbollah's Regional Commander, the Engineering Forces Commander, and the Regional Firepower Commander in the area of combat eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for soccer field massacre

Khider al-Shaebia, Hezbollah terrorist responsible for the July murder of 12 Druze children playing on a soccer field in northern Israel, is eliminated in an IAF strike.

Report: Nasrallah's successor eliminated

Israeli security source tells Sky News Arabic that Hezbollah's new leader, Hashem Safieddine, was eliminated.

Paratroopers Captain Ben Zion Falach fell in southern Lebanon

Falach, 21, is the ninth soldier to fall in combat in southern Lebanon since the start of the ground operation. His twin brother is also fighting in Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers killed by UAV launched from Iraq

Sergeant Daniel Aviv Haim Sofer and Corporal Tal Dror, both 19, were killed by a missile launched early Wednesday morning from Iraq towards northern Israel.

Netanyahu:

'Iran's axis of evil seeks to destroy us, this will not happen'

Netanyahu expresses condolences after eight IDF soldiers fell during combat in Lebanon: May God avenge their blood. May their memory be a blessing.

Eight soldiers fell in battle in Lebanon

The IDF has cleared for publication that eight soldiers have been killed in action just before Rosh Hashanah.

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36th division enters Lebanon

Before crossing the border, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Moran Omer told the troops: ' There is no challenge that we can't overcome and no mission that we won't complete.'

Residents complain:

'There are no bomb shelters in young settlements'

Israel National News - Arutz Sheva receives dozens of complaints which reveal an untenable situation: There are no bomb shelters or protected spaces in dozens of Judea and Samaria communities.

First footage released:

Commandos, paratroopers, battle in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers eliminating terrorists at close range, destroying Hezbollah attack infrastructure.

Home Front restrictions removed: Are precautions still necessary?

The IDF's Home Front Command removed restrictions on large gatherings for Israelis in Jerusalem and Central Israel. Here's why you might not want to attend a large gathering.

Home Front restrictions removed

Gerrer hasidim to hold Rosh Hashanah events as usual

Thousands of Gerrer hasidim from around Israel are expected to spend the Jewish New Year in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, following the Home Front Command's decision to remove restrictions on gatherings in Jerusalem and central Israel.

Lebanon:

Residents of 23 villages told to evacuate; IDF expands ground op

Soldiers from the IDF's 36th Division and other forces join the limited, targeted ground operation in Lebanon which began earlier this week.

IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah's Imam Husayn Division

The Imam Husayn Division division plays a significant role in combat and has carried out many terror attacks from Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi territory, including firing numerous anti-tank missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward communities in northern Israel.

Commander of weapons transfer between Iran, Hezbollah eliminated

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that today, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Ja’far Qasir, the Commander of Weapons Transfers from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Netanyahu:

'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front guidelines'

PM responds to reports that Iran is preparing for a significant attack against Israel, asks Israelis to obey the directives of the Home Front Command

Gallant:

'We're eliminating Hezbollah, dismantling Radwan Force'

Defense Minister briefed by Northern Command head on Operation Northern Arrows, shown weapons 'found by the IDF in areas from where Radwan forces planned to launch attacks to kill and kidnap Israeli citizens.'

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details Hezbollah's plan to commit an October 7-style attack throughout northern Israel.

Cleared for publication:

IDF conducted dozens of counterterror operations in Lebanon

The IDF spokesman revealed that the IDF has been operating throughout the last few months in southern Lebanon, some of the time for several days in a row, and located terrorist tunnels. The operations were carried out up to 2-3 km from the border with Israel in the nearby villages.

In Jerusalem and central Israel:

Home Front Command limits gatherings on Rosh Hashanah

IDF restricts gatherings in Jerusalem and central Israel to 30 people outdoors, 300 indoors, following rocket barrage on central Israel. Central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall expected to be canceled.

MDA paramedic:

I was on the bus that got hit by shrapnel - this was a miracle

Shira Keidar, MDA paramedic who was on the bus hit by falling shrapnel and who treated the injured driver, recalls the blast and the miracle that followed.

Following start of ground op:

Three injured in barrage from Lebanon

Sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, and multiple other communities after missile barrage launched from Lebanon; IDF reports between 3-5 launches, some of which were intercepted.

Defense Min.:

Ground op builds on measures to eliminate Hezbollah leadership

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing importance of ground initiative in allowing Israelis from northern Israel to return home safely.

IDF spokesman:

'Our war is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari explains Israel's targeted raids in Lebanon, stresses, 'Hezbollah is the world's largest non-state army, southern Lebanon is swarming with Hezbollah terrorists and weapons.'

IDF spokesman to Lebanese:

Don't cross into area south of the Litani River

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee warns Lebanese to avoid traveling from north of the Litani River to the area south of it. 'There is intense fighting, Hezbollah is using you as human shields.'

'Don't fall in the trap'

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel

While many on Iran's conservative side are pushing for an attack on Israel, reformists are warning against a war.

IDF operation in southern Lebanon 'unlike anything since 2006'

IDF's 98th Division begins targeted operations in southern Lebanon; IDF releases footage from preparations.

Gallant and Austin agree:

Hezbollah infrastructure along the border must be dismantled

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself.

Reports in Syria:

Israel strikes Damascus, three locals killed

Syrian state television reports that three local citizens were killed in an attack attributed to Israel, including a television presenter. Nine civilians were injured.

IDF confirms:

Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins

IDF begins limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Ground incursion?

Lebanese army retreats, Israel attacks with artillery fire

Lebanese army retreats from border, Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon.

Report:

US says limited Israeli operations in Lebanon have begun

Lebanese military evacuates 5 km from the Israel-Lebanon border in expectation of Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Biden:

'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'

US President calls for a "ceasefore now" in response to question about reports Israel will soon launch a ground operation in southern Lebanon.

Ground op in Lebanon?

IDF appoves plans for northern front

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, together with many division commanders, have been approving plans for the coming days at the Northern Command.

Yoav Gallant:

'The next stage in war against Hezbollah is about to begin'

Gallant to regional council heads in the north: 'The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will enable us to return the residents to their homes.'

Hezbollah surface-to-air missile warehouse near Beirut destroyed

IAF destroys warehouse of surface-to-air missile launchers that Hezbollah had placed about 1.5 kilometers from Lebanon's international airport

Report:

US told limited ground op in Lebanon imminent

Israeli officials tell US that Israel is preparing to launch a ground operation to clear out terrorist infrastructure from southern Lebanon in an operation that would be smaller than the 2006 war, the Washington Post reports.

Netanyahu:

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

PM addresses developments in war, start of the High Holidays during remarks at Cabinet meeting.

IDF attacks Beirut:

Commander of medium-range rocket array eliminated

In the past week Air Force fighter jets attacked and destroyed commanders and sites belonging to Hezbollah's missile and rocket array.

PFLP Lebanon branch head eliminated

Nidal Abdel-Aal, Head of the Lebanon Branch of the PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) terrorist organization, and Imad Odeh, who was the Head of PFLP's Military Office in Lebanon, eliminated.

Israeli airspace

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

EASA recommends airline operators avoid Israel, Lebanon, airspace, Transportation Ministry works to prove recommendation stems from outside interests and not security concerns.

Defense Minister:

Nasrallah elimination important, but not the final move

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets troops in IDF’s Armored Corps, stresses: 'Elimination of Nasrallah is an important step to ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities; we will employ all of our capabilities.'

Deputy Hezbollah leader:

We're ready for an Israeli ground incursion

Naim Qassem, deputy to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, speaks for the first time following his leader's death, stresses that 'the war is long, but we will emerge victorious.'

Hamas announces:

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amin, senior UNRWA employee and senior Hamas official, killed in strike in Lebanon.

Ahead of ground incursion:

Israeli special forces operating in southern Lebanon

New WSJ report says Israel preparing for ground incursion into Lebanon with a series of 'small, targeted raids,' ground incursion could begin as early as this week.

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UAV from Lebanon intercepted after crossing into Israeli waters

IDF publishes footage of Navy interception after UAV enters Israel's economic waters.

Report:

This is how Israeli intelligence infiltrated Hezbollah

The Financial Times reports that Israel managed to collect extensive data during the Syrian civil war, and expanded those capabilities afterwards.

Pompeo:

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Report:

Israel likely used US-made bombs in Nasrallah strike

Washington Post reports that Israel likely used US-made 2,000-pound bombs in its strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Deep in Lebanese territory

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah terror targets

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of launchers and buildings where weapons belonging to Hezbollah were stored in the Beqaa area.

Report:

Hezbollah appoints replacement for Nasrallah

Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, was chosen by the organization's Shura Council, on which he serves as well, to replace Hassan Nasrallah as Secretary General.

Biden:

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

Saudi report:

Substance painted on Nasrallah's hand facilitated tracking him

Saudi news channel Al Hadath reported that a man who came from Iran shook Nasrallah's hand and smeared it with a substance that Israel could track.

Pope on Nasrallah's elimination: 'immoral actions'

Asked about Israel's strike to eliminate the Hezbollah leader, Pope Francis said that 'even in war, there is morality to be safe-guarded.'

Iranian Jews:

'Eulogize Nasrallah and call for revenge on Zionist regime'

The Jewish communities in Isfahan and Tehran express their condolences to Hezbollah supporters and say that 'Nasrallah was murdered in a brutal attack by the Zionist regime.'

Estimate:

Nasrallah died in agony from suffocation in the bunker

The body of the Hezbollah leader was exhumed intact, leading to the assumption that Nasrallah died as a result of suffocation and in great agony.

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Hassan Nasrallah's body recovered after elimination

Reuters reports that witnesses say Hezbollah leader's body shows no sign of injury and he was killed by the force of the blast.