IDF operations in Jabalya and Beit Hanun uncovered significant Hamas weaponry, including rockets, RPGs, and explosives, hidden in civilian structures, such as a school and a child’s bedroom. Simultaneous operations by the Givati and Nahal Brigades neutralized terrorists, destroyed explosive devices, and dismantled underground infrastructure, including tunnel shafts. Drone reconnaissance played a crucial role in identifying threats and enabling precision strikes. The discoveries highlight the extent of Hamas’s hidden military capabilities within civilian areas.
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A rocket attack on a UNIFIL bunker and logistics area in southern Lebanon, injuring four Italian soldiers, was attributed to Hezbollah or a related group by UNIFIL. The attack, confirmed by both UNIFIL and the IDF, followed similar incidents targeting UNIFIL posts earlier in the week. Hezbollah launched the rockets from Deir Qanoun. Initial Italian accusations against Israel were later refuted by UNIFIL’s assessment.
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A Hezbollah rocket barrage hit the Western Galilee, with one rocket striking a kindergarten in Acre, causing significant damage but no casualties as children had recently left. Acre’s mayor subsequently closed all schools indefinitely, defying Home Front Command guidelines due to safety concerns and a lack of sufficient bomb shelters. This action followed a speech by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General threatening further attacks on Israel unless a ceasefire is reached, amidst ongoing, albeit delicate, negotiations brokered by the U.S. Simultaneously, the IDF continues its operations in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives.
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The news of nine children being killed by rocket fire in Majdal Shams is absolutely heart-wrenching. The fact that these innocent young lives were lost while playing on a football field is a devastating tragedy that should evoke universal outrage and grief. It is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of war and conflict, where children become the unintended victims of violence and aggression.
What is particularly shocking is the response from Hezbollah, denying any responsibility for the attack. The denial of involvement in such a heinous act seems not only callous but also incredibly irresponsible. In a region already fraught with tensions and historical animosities, denying accountability for such a grave incident only serves to further escalate the situation and sow seeds of distrust and suspicion.… Continue reading
It’s truly unbelievable, the audacity of firing 40 rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon. In any other part of the world, this would undoubtedly spark a full-blown war. The fact that a significant number of these Hezbollah rockets fail and fall within Lebanon itself speaks volumes about the recklessness and disregard for human life that Hezbollah exhibits. It’s clear that Hezbollah is itching for a conflict, deliberately provoking Israel time and time again.
The response to a single rocket being fired at a Western nation would be swift and severe, yet here we are witnessing repeated acts of aggression towards Israel with seemingly little international condemnation.… Continue reading
Hezbollah launches massive 215 rocket barrage at northern Israel in retaliation for killing of senior commander. This recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah is a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The killing of a senior Hezbollah commander by Israel sparked this barrage of rockets, with over 215 launched towards northern Israel in a show of retaliation. The situation on the ground is escalating rapidly, with potential for further conflict.
The disproportionate response by Hezbollah, firing rockets indiscriminately towards civilian areas in Israel, raises serious concerns about the disregard for civilian lives. The fact that only Hezbollah members were killed in the initial Israeli strike, with no civilians injured, highlights the difference in approach between the two sides.… Continue reading
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