The IDF announced the names of seven soldiers who fell in battle in southern Lebanon Wednesday afternoon, as well as those who were wounded in the operations.
Go to the full article >>An Israeli soldier, Captain Eitan Itzhak Oster, was killed during fighting in Lebanon, the IDF announced on Wednesday.
Captain Oster, 22 years old and from Modi'in, was a squad commander in the Egoz Unit. He is the first fallen soldier to be announced since the start of Israel's invasion of Lebanon on Monday.
Go to the full article >>A situational assessment meeting was held by the IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar, and Head of the Mossad David Barnea on Wednesday afternoon, the IDF said as the meeting took place.
Additionally, after the meeting, footage was released of the 'Baz' (F15) fighter jets departing for strikes during Tuesday night from Tel Nof Airbase.
Approximately 40 projectiles crossed into the Upper Galilee area on Wednesday afternoon, with many intercepted by the IDF, while others struck open areas, Israel's military announced shortly after the incident.
Additionally, at noon on Wednesday, the drone invasion in the Western Gailie area from Lebanon was also successfully intercepted, the IDF added.
Following the sirens between 13:07 and 13:09 on Wednesday, a suspicious aerial target struck an open area in the Upper Galilee area.
There were no subsequent reports of casualties or wounded from the strikes.
Go to the full article >>Hezbollah is "only in the first round" following clashes with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, the militant group's media chief Mohammad Afif said on Wednesday.
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Israel conducted an airstrike in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut on Wednesday, according to Israeli media reports citing Lebanese media.
Go to the full article >>Dozen of rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel on Wednesday morning, resulting in four houses being struck in Metula, Army Radio reported shortly after the incident.
There have been no subsequent reports of wounded.
Go to the full article >>The 36th Division of the IDF will be joining the targeted raids on the Hezbollah terror group during Israel's ground operation in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Wednesday morning.
The 36th Division, which will join the fighting in Lebanon, will include soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade, along with additional forces, the IDF said.
Go to the full article >>Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi conducted a phone call with Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Erik Kurilla following the Tuesday Iranian missile attack, the Israeli military said on Wednesday morning.
Israel's military noted that the IDF and US Armed Forces operated together in defense several days before and during the Iranian attack.
"The IDF will continue to deepen its relationship with the US Armed Forces due to our commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the militaries," Israel's military added.
Go to the full article >>The Israeli military said on Wednesday the 36th Division and additional forces are joining the ground operation in Lebanon.
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