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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

Hezbollah surface-to-air missile warehouse near Beirut destroyed

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.

US told limited ground op in Lebanon imminent

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.

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

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.

Commander of medium-range rocket array eliminated

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.

PFLP Lebanon branch head 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.

Transportation Min. working to reverse no-fly recommendation

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.'

Nasrallah elimination important, but not the final move

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.'

We're ready for an Israeli ground incursion

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.

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

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.

Israeli special forces operating in southern Lebanon

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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.

UAV from Lebanon intercepted after crossing into Israeli 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.

This is how Israeli intelligence infiltrated Hezbollah

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.

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

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.

Israel likely used US-made bombs in Nasrallah strike

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.

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah terror targets

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.

Hezbollah appoints replacement for Nasrallah

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.

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

Substance painted on Nasrallah's hand facilitated tracking him

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.'

Pope on Nasrallah's elimination: 'immoral actions'

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.'

'Eulogize Nasrallah and call for revenge on 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.

Nasrallah died in agony from suffocation in the bunker

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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.

Hassan Nasrallah's body recovered after elimination

Hezbollah security unit commander eliminated in Beirut

Nabil Qaouk, a high-ranking Hezbollah figure who joined the organization in the 1980s, becomes the latest Hezbollah commander to be eliminated in Lebanon.

Hezbollah security unit commander eliminated in Beirut

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3D simulation of elimination of Hassan Nasrallah

The Al-Arabiya network published a video dsiplaying a simulation fo the airstrike in which Hezbollah's secretary-general was eliminated.

3D simulation of elimination of Hassan Nasrallah

Bennett:

'Nasrallah's death shows Israel and the Jews never forget'

Former PM tells CNN elimination of Hezbollah's leadership a "watershed event and a huge opportunity" that would be wasted if Israel does not finish the job and eliminate the Hezbollah threat permanently.

'Nasrallah's death shows Israel and the Jews never forget'

Jared Kushner:

Nasrallah's death the most important day since Abraham Accords

Son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump who advised him on the Middle East reacts to elimination of Hezbollah leader, says those calling for a ceasefire are mistaken and Israel must finish the job.

Nasrallah's death the most important day since Abraham Accords

Officials to ABC:

'Small-scale border movements' in Lebanon may have already begun

Israel still deciding whether to launch a ground operation into Lebanon; such an operation likely to be 'limited' in scope, two officials tell ABC News.

'Small-scale border movements' in Lebanon may have already begun

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Israel's attrition against Hezbollah in 2 weeks unprecedented'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan discusses the killing of Hassan Nasrallah with Arutz Sheva, says no Western nation has achieved anything 'remotely close' to what Israel has accomplished against Hezbollah in the last 2 weeks,

'Israel's attrition against Hezbollah in 2 weeks unprecedented'

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

US officials:

'Possibility of a limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon'

US officials tell CNN there is the possibility of a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, but Israel does not appear to have made a decision yet.

'Possibility of a limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon'

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Lebanese news anchor cries over Nasrallah's death

News anchor with the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen bursts into tears when reporting the elimination of Hezbollah leader.

Lebanese news anchor cries over Nasrallah's death

Biden:

'It's time for a ceasefire'

US President calls for ceasefire in Lebanon when asked by reporters if an Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon was inevitable.

'It's time for a ceasefire'

Over 80 bombs used in strike on Hezbollah headquarters

The New York Times reveals new details of the Israeli strike which eliminated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Over 80 bombs used in strike on Hezbollah headquarters

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Home near Maaleh Adumim sustains direct hit

Long-range missile launched from Lebanon towards Binyamin Region, fires break out due to falling shrapnel.

Home near Maaleh Adumim sustains direct hit

Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination:

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, says Israel faces 'significant challenges,' Nasrallah's elimination increases chance of bringing hostages home.

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Watch: Syrians celebrate Hezbollah leaders death

Syrians in northwest Syria celebrate news of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death.

Watch: Syrians celebrate Hezbollah leaders death

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

PM Netanyahu was unsure whether to fly to New York to speak at the UN - but in Israel it was finally decided to 'conduct business as usual.'

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

Report:

IDF breached frequency of the control tower in Beirut

According to the report, the IDF breached the frequency of the control tower and warned that an Iranian civilian plane destined to land at Hariri Airport should abort.

IDF breached frequency of the control tower in Beirut

Chief of Staff:

'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, stresses, 'IDF at peak readiness, is prepared for what comes next.'

'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'

From Nasrallah op:

Radio transmissions: 'We will reach everyone in every place'

Listen to the radio transmissions from the IAF commander Tomer Bar, during the operation to strike Hezbollah's HQ, eliminate Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

Radio transmissions: 'We will reach everyone in every place'

Biden:

Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'

US President Joe Biden responds to Israel's elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, says his death is 'a measure of justice' for 'thousands of civilians.'

Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's missile unit

IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah’s Missile Unit in southern Lebanon, alongside additional commanders in the unit.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's missile unit

IDF confirms:

Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, is eliminated

IDF eliminates Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's southern front, and Hassan Khalil Yassin, a senior terrorist in Hezbollah's intelligence array, in a strike in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Ali Karki, commander of Hezbollah's Southern Front, is eliminated

IDF confirms: Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in airstrike

Following Friday evening airstrike in Beirut, IDF confirms that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated.

IDF confirms: Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in airstrike

Biden:

'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'

US President asked about Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s command center in Beirut: We had no knowledge or participation, we're still gathering information.

'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'

IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters

Nasrallah likely eliminated

Netanyahu approved the strike moments before his UN speech. Source close to Hezbollah says group's senior leadership is unreachable.

Nasrallah likely eliminated

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the IDF is still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, stresses it "was a very accurate strike".

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

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Reserve brigades mobilize for combat in the north

The IDF called up the 6th and 228th Reserve Brigades, and several additional reserve battalions to enable combat efforts to continue, target Hezbollah's military capabilities, and create the conditions for residents of northern Israel to return safely to their homes.

Reserve brigades mobilize for combat in the north

Gallant in the north:

'We will hit Hezbollah until Israelis can return home safely'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Tzfat today and pledged to help the city once again achieve peace and security.

'We will hit Hezbollah until Israelis can return home safely'

Syria claims:

5 Syrian soldiers killed in IDF airstrike in Damascus

Reported strike comes as IDF moves to counter Iranian efforts to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.

5 Syrian soldiers killed in IDF airstrike in Damascus

Prime Minister's Office:

We share the goals of the American initiative

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is a partner in the goals of the initiative led by the U.S to allow residents along Israel's northern border to safely return to their homes.

We share the goals of the American initiative

Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated

In the Beirut airstrike in which Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Head of Hezbollah's Missiles and Rockets Force was eliminated, Hezbollah leaders Abbas Ibrahim Sharaf Ad-Din and Hussein Hany were also eliminated.

Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated

10 rockets fired at Haifa, 2 strike open areas

Sirens activiated in Haifa and the surrounding communities as Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets, residents hear explosions from interceptions.

10 rockets fired at Haifa, 2 strike open areas

Macron:

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

Blinken to Dermer:

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

US Secretary of State meets Strategic Affairs Minister in New York: Further escalation of the conflict will only make the objective of a ceasefire more difficult. PM's office: Israel shares the aims of the US-led initiative.

'Important to reach an agreement on Lebanon ceasefire'

Sirens in central Israel

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen and successfully intercepted by the Arrow system, sirens activated throughout Gush Dan and the Shfela regions. No reports of injuries.

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system