Israel-Hamas War, Today’s News

Netanyahu: In light of preparations for the attack, we acted immediately

“This morning at dawn we discovered Hezbollah’s preparations, which were ready to attack Israel, and we ordered the IDF to act immediately to eliminate the threat. The IDF is operating with force, and has destroyed dozens of rockets aimed at the north,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a security cabinet meeting that ended at 8:36 local time, 7:36 Italian time. “We hit those who hit us,” Netanyahu added.

IDF and Hezbollah launchers target north-central

The Israeli military released footage this morning of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, in which more than 100 fighter jets targeted thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers that were expected to be used in an attack on the country. According to the military, most of the launchers were aimed at northern Israel and some at central Israel, The Times of Israel reported.

Israeli army: 100 fighters destroyed thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers

The Israeli army announced that 100 air force planes destroyed thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers that were targeting the center and north of the country.

Israel, flights resume at Ben Gurion Airport

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority said flights to and from the country’s main international airport had resumed after a brief suspension while the Israeli military struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Operations at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv resumed at 7 a.m., spokesman Roy Steinmetz said, adding that “planes that were diverted to other airports will also take off again from Ben Gurion.”

The United States affirms its commitment to defending Israel

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defending Israel, Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said, adding that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Galant. “Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to defend Israel against any attack by Iran and its regional partners and proxies,” Ryder said in a statement. A Pentagon spokesman added in a separate statement that the United States “has been very clear” that it “stands ready to support Israel’s defense.”

Hezbollah targets Israeli Defense Ministry

Hezbollah targeted the Defense Ministry and other strategic targets in central Israel, a political source told Israeli public television. He wasThe defense systems worked.

Intensive Israeli raids on Gaza await talks in Cairo

Before launching the attack on Hezbollah in response to the Lebanese retaliation and in anticipation of today’s Gaza summit in Cairo, the Israeli army launched air strikes on the Strip, killing more than 70 people.
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Hezbollah: The first phase ended with complete success

Hezbollah said it fired more than 320 rockets at Israel overnight, hitting a number of military sites. “The number of Katyusha rockets fired so far exceeds 320 rockets towards enemy sites,” a Hezbollah statement said, adding that it had targeted 11 Israeli bases and barracks. “The first phase has ended with complete success,” the group said, adding that this phase aims to “target Israeli barracks and sites to facilitate the passage of attack drones to targets” deep inside Israel.

Biden is watching events in Israel and Lebanon.

White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savitt said that the US President Joe Biden It is “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.”
“He was busy with the national security team all night,” Savitt said. “Under his watch, senior U.S. officials were in constant contact with their Israeli counterparts. We will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself and continue to work for regional stability.”

Galant informs Austin of preemptive strike in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant informed his American counterpart, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, that the Israeli military had launched preemptive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the government press office reported. “We carried out precision strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat against Israeli citizens. We are closely following developments in Beirut and are determined to use all means at our disposal to defend our citizens,” Galant said.

Israeli army: Hezbollah launches drones and missiles and we strike Lebanon

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari announces that the army is striking Hezbollah positions in Lebanon from which rockets are being fired at Israel. “We are eliminating the threats facing Israel’s home front.
“Dozens of planes are now attacking targets in several areas in southern Lebanon,” Hagari said. “Hezbollah is firing missiles and drones at Israel. Our air defense systems, navy ships and air force planes are protecting the country’s skies, identifying threats, intercepting them and striking everywhere in Lebanon where it is necessary to eliminate threats and strike Hezbollah.”

Hezbollah: More than 320 rockets fired at Israel

Lebanese Hezbollah announces launching “more than 320” Katyusha rockets at Israel

Israel declares 48-hour state of emergency

The Israeli Defense Minister declared a state of emergency throughout the country for 48 hours.

Hezbollah: “A starting point for revenge for the killing of Fouad Shukr”

Hezbollah said it launched an attack on Israel in response to the killing of the group’s military commander, Fouad Shukr In Beirut. The Shiite militia said in a statement that it launched explosive drones towards Israel, targeting military sites, according to a Saudi newspaper. ArabicSo far, more than 100 rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel.

Tel Aviv Airport, flights suspended for safety reasons

The Israel Airports Authority announced that due to security conditions, flights departing from Ben Gurion Airport have been delayed and will not take off for the next few hours. Flights from the airport are being diverted to other airports in the area. The authority advises passengers to inquire with their airlines about changes to the schedule.

Israel announces measures in Lebanon to ‘prevent any attack’

Israel announces moves in Lebanon to prevent a “major attack” by Hezbollah. According to the New York Times, the Israeli preemptive strike targeted rocket launchers in Lebanon that were scheduled to be launched at 5 a.m. toward Israel, according to a Western intelligence official. The official said all the targeted launchers were destroyed and that Israel expected a harsh response from Hezbollah.