BREAKING: Initial reports of a stabbing at the Damascus Gate entrance to Jerusalem's Old City. At least one injured. Assailant subdued.
BREAKING: Sirens triggered by incoming rockets in Upper Galilee region of northern Israel.
BREAKING: Lebanese media report a series of Israeli airstrikes in the Mahmoudiyeh area, located about 10km north of Metula.
BREAKING: IDF says, fighter jets attacked a short time ago, in a targeted manner and under the intelligence guidance of the Amman, the Shin Bet and the Southern Command, a command and control complex of the terrorist organization Hamas that was established in the area that was previously used as the 'Eazi Al Shewa' school in Beit Hanon.
The command and control complex was used by the terrorists as a hiding place and a place to prepare for TMAS fire at IDF forces and the State of Israel in recent weeks.
Before the attack, many steps were taken to reduce the chance of harming civilians, including the use of precision weaponry, aerial observations and additional intelligence information.
The terrorist organization Hamas systematically violates international law, brutally exploiting civilian institutions and the population as human shields for terrorist acts. The IDF will continue to act with strength and determination against the terrorist organizations that use schools and civilian institutions as shelter.
BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Rashaya Al-Fakhar in southern Lebanon.
BREAKING: New Israeli Strikes reported now against the Beqaa Valley in Eastern Lebanon, near the Town of Sareen.
BREAKING: Another wave of Israeli Airstrikes now against Southern Lebanon, targeting several Towns near the Border with Northern Israel.
BREAKING: Additional strikes 9 minutes ago by the Israeli Air Force against the Beqaa Valley in Northeastern Lebanon.
BREAKING: Lebanese media report Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanon-Syria border, near the Syrian village of Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali.
BREAKING: A wave of strikes by Israeli aircraft against Southern Lebanon, with airstrikes reported in and around the Towns of Kfarkila, Sheheen, Sarafand, and Taybeh.
BREAKING: IDF says, following the alerts that were activated in the Upper Galilee area, about five launches were detected that crossed the territory of Lebanon, some of them were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas, there were no casualties.
BREAKING: Rocket alert now for the City of Safed and other communities in the Upper Galilee Region.
BREAKING: Several fires are seen burning in the forest to the north of Safed, resulting from a rocket impact as well as debris from several projectiles that were Intercepted by the Iron Dome.
BREAKING: Rocket Alerts now for the City of Safed.
BREAKING: Hezbollah launches new rocket attack against civilian areas in northern Israel.
BREAKING: Syrian source says Houthi terrorists deployed in southern Syria to launch drone attacks on Israel.
BREAKING: The US State Department has approved the potential sale of heavy-duty tank trailers and related equipment to Israel in a deal valued at $164.6 million, the Pentagon says.
BREAKING: IDF says, further to the alert that was activated in the area of Nativ Hatheran, this is a false identification.
BREAKING: The 3rd rocket alert today for Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, with rockets reported to have being fired now towards Netiv HaAsara.
BREAKING: According to a report, Hamas's Lebanon branch claims responsibility for the barrage of some 30 rockets on the Western Galilee.
The terror group claims to have targeted a military base.
There were no injuries in the attack.
Hezbollah, meanwhile, takes responsibility for the other rocket barrages and an anti-tank missile attack today.
BREAKING: In a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet last week, under the direction of the Iman, Shin Bet and Battalion 414, an Air Force aircraft attacked and eliminated the terrorist Abdullah Abu Riela, a terrorist in the "Shatti" battalion of the Hamas terrorist organization.
The terrorist Abdullah Abu Reala took part in the murderous massacre on October 7th, was involved in terrorist plots against IDF forces during the war and took part in the possession of the late Corporal Noa Marciano, who was kidnapped during the October 7th massacre and murdered in Shifaa Hospital.
In another joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet, an Air Force aircraft attacked under the direction of the Gaza Division and killed the terrorist Iman Khaled Ahmed Abu Alihani, a N'Haba terrorist, who participated in the murderous massacre on October 7 in the Erez crossing area.
BREAKING: The IDF and Palestinian terrorists are engaged in a gunfight in the city of Nablus in the West Bank.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
*The Chain of Command of the Hamas Terrorist Organization's ‘Tel Al-Sultan’ Battalion Was Eliminated*
In a joint IDF and ISA operation, soldiers from the 401st Brigade identified several terrorist cells operating drones in the Rafah area. The forces directed an IAF aircraft, which eliminated the terrorists. In the strike, the commander of Hamas’ Tel al-Sultan Battalion, Mahmoud Hamdan, and three additional company commanders from the battalion were eliminated.
In these strikes, the chain of command of the Tel al-Sultan Battalion was eliminated, as well as dozens of additional terrorists from the battalion.
Mahmoud Hamdan, the commander of the Tel al-Sultan Battalion, played a significant role in planning the invasion into Israel on October 7th and advanced the Rafah Brigade’s plans prior to the entry of IDF troops into the area. Additionally, he initiated, led, and planned dozens of terrorist operations against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
BREAKING: Hostile aircraft alerts continue sirens in Upper Galilee.
BREAKING: Massive Hezbollah rocket barrage targets Western Galilee region of northern Israel.
BREAKING: IDF says, fighter jets of the Air Force attacked a short time ago, under the direction of the Shin Bet, Amman and the Southern Command, central terrorists of the terrorist organization Hamas who were operating in a command and control complex disguised in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis. The terrorists promoted and carried out terrorist plots against IDF forces and citizens of Israel.
Before the attack, many steps were taken to reduce the chance of harming civilians, including the use of precision weaponry, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence information.
This is another example of the systematic use by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip of the population and civilian infrastructure, including the humanitarian space, for the purpose of carrying out terrorist acts against Israel and the IDF forces.
BREAKING: Hezbollah assets targeted by the IAF in the southern Lebanese towns of:
Yaroun
Naqoura
Ayta ash Shab
Kfar Hay
BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes reported across southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah assets.
BREAKING: Israeli Broadcasting Authority reports, the army thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs on the Egyptian border, and there was a shooting and an attempt to run over soldiers.
BREAKING: Initial reports of a number of Israeli soldiers being run over on the border with Egypt.
The run-over occurred during an attempt to thwart a smuggling operation on the border with Egypt.
BREAKING: IDF says, earlier today, IDF forces detained a convoy of UN vehicles in the north of the Gaza Strip, in light of intelligence information that a number of Palestinian suspects were present in the convoy.
IDF forces delayed the convoy in order to question the suspects
We emphasize that this is not a convoy that transported polio vaccines, but a convoy whose purpose is a personnel exchange of UN personnel.
The event is not over yet
BREAKING: Two suspected terrorists have barricaded themselves within a UN humanitarian convoy bound for the north of Gaza, refusing to exit vehicle for questioning.
The convoy originated in the Netzarim corridor, where UN vehicles are regularly allowed to pass without IDF inspection.
The situation is ongoing.
BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes reported in different areas of Syria, including Tartous and the scientific research center in Masyaf.
BREAKING: More than ten airstrikes were carried out by Israeli aircraft targeting Iran-backed militia positions in the city of Homs and the outskirts of Tartus in Syria.
BREAKING: A second wave of Israeli strikes just now against targets in Western Syria near the City of Hama.
BREAKING : Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted various locations of Iran-backed militias in the city of Tartus, Syria.
BREAKING: Reports of several Israeli Airstrikes on the Outskirts of Hama in Western Syria.
BREAKING: Syrian media report that air defenses are engaging an alleged Israeli airstrike over the Hama area.
The pro-government Sham FM radio reports that blasts are heard across central Syria.
BREAKING: COGAT says, Today was the fourth and last day of the second stage of the polio vaccination campaign.
251,417 children were vaccinated in southern Gaza, 440,451 children were vaccinated in total.
The next stage of the campaign will take place in northern Gaza and will begin on Tuesday.
We will continue working with our partners at
@WHO and @UNICEF to facilitate humanitarian medical responses.
BREAKING: IDF says, further to the alert that was activated a short time ago in the Ashkelon area, two launches were detected that crossed from the north of the Gaza Strip towards the area, one launch was intercepted and another launch fell in the Ashkelon maritime area, there were no casualties.
BREAKING: Two explosions reportedly heard in Ashkelon.
BREAKING: Rocket sirens in over a month from the Gaza Strip towards the City of Ashkelon in Southern Israel.
BREAKING: Massive strikes reported now by the Israeli Air Force against the City of Khan Yunis in Southern Gaza.
BREAKING: Violent Israeli shelling northwest of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip.
According to report, An intense missile barrage was launched from Lebanon towards the Galilee Finger.
BREAKING: Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman: We shot down an American MQ-9 drone while it was carrying out hostile acts in the airspace of Ma'rib Governorate, today.
BREAKING: Sirens are sounding non-stop in several locations in the Upper Galilee for fear of infiltration by drones.
BREAKING: More than 9 successive Israeli airstrikes on the same location (the outskirts of the towns of Frun and Srifa) in southern Lebanon.
Intense airstrikes continue.
BREAKING: Intense and successive Israeli airstrikes on the outskirts of the towns of Frun and Srifa in southern Lebanon.
BREAKING: US Department of Justice reports, a lawsuit was filed against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other individuals linked to the October 7 attacks.
BREAKING: Massive Hezbollah barrage targets numerous communities in northern Israel.
BREAKING: The IDF and ISA located and recovered the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino*
Yesterday (Saturday), the IDF and ISA located and recovered the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino, from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area in the Gaza Strip and returned them to Israeli territory.
They were all taken hostage on October 7th and were murdered by the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.
Following an identification procedure carried out by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Israel Police, and the IDF Military Rabbinate, the IDF Manpower Directorate's Hostage team, which is responsible for accompanying the families of the hostages, notified their families. The IDF and ISA send their heartfelt condolences to the families.
The IDF and Israeli security forces are operating with all means to bring home all the hostages as fast as possible.
BREAKING: Statement from President Biden:
“Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
I am devastated and outraged. Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace in Israel on October 7. He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world. I have gotten to know his parents, Jon and Rachel. They have been courageous, wise, and steadfast, even as they have endured the unimaginable. They have been relentless and irrepressible champions of their son and of all the hostages held in unconscionable conditions. I admire them and grieve with them more deeply than words can express. I know all Americans tonight will have them in their prayers, just as Jill and I will. I have worked tirelessly to bring their beloved Hersh safely to them and am heartbroken by the news of his death. It is as tragic as it is reprehensible. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we will keep working around the clock for a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.”
BREAKING: We're learning the White House confirms the six bodies found in Rafah were of hostages held by Hamas.
Waiting for a statement from the IDF.
BREAKING: Israel media reports two vehicles were seized at the Hizma checkpoint in Jerusalem. The vehicles had explosives and weapons inside.
BREAKING: The IDF reports they found a number of bodies during the fighting in the Gaza Strip. At this stage, the forces are still operating in the area and carrying out a process to rescue and identify the bodies, which will take several hours. We ask that you refrain from spreading rumors.
BREAKING: We're learning that tomorrow, September 1st, Polio vaccines will start being administered by WHO to children in the Gaza Strip during pauses that could last 8-9 hours daily for 3 or 4 days. Three or four days could be for each pause. It is unclear how many pauses will be held as these will take place in areas.
It is great news that children will get a vaccine against Polio in the Gaza Strip.
These pauses, however, do not obligate Hamas to release hostages who more than likely need medical attention. Hamas should be obligated to release hostages during these pauses.
BREAKING: Initial reports of at least 18 deaths and over 100 injuries as a result of the explosion earlier tonight at a Gas Station within the City of Aden in Southwestern Yemen.
BREAKING: Preliminary: A report was received about a suspect who opened fire inside the community of Carmei Tzur in the Etzion Brigade. A suspect was neutralized at the point, the incident is still ongoing.
More details in the examination.
BREAKING: Initial reports of a car explosion at a gas station near Gush Etzion in the West Bank.
BREAKING: Explosion reported near the West Bank settlement of Guah Etzion.
We're following reports of a massive explosion in the Yemeni city of Aden.
BREAKING: Explosions reported in the vicinity of the Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) near Damascus. The IRGC and its client the Assad regime have long been known to use this site for chemical weapons development.
Iranian media: Gas leak at IRGC facility in Isfahan kills one person and injures 10 others
BREAKING: Initial reports of possible airstrikes in Nur Shams and al-Faraa camp in the West Bank.
BREAKING: Initial reports suggest the IDF has launched a significant operation in the West Bank that may last days. The areas the IDF is operating in have developed into stronghold for terrorist groups such as Hamas, Islamic Jihad and al-Aqsa Martrys Brigades.
BREAKING: The IDF's operation in the northern West Bank is the largest since Operation Defensive Shield in 2002.
BREAKING: Large-scale IDF operations are reportedly underway, targeting Iran-backed Palestinian terrorists in the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm in the West Bank.
BREAKING: A number of missiles were launched from Syrian territory towards the Golan.
Israeli artillery targeted several military points in the Quneitra province in Syria.
BREAKING: Initial Reports of Israeli Airstrikes near the Syrian Capital of Damascus.
BREAKING: Several reports of a large explosion heard to the North of Tel Aviv in Central Israel.
BREAKING: Incoming rocket and drone alert sirens sounding in northern Israel once again.
BREAKING: Rocket alert for the city of Rishon LeZion in central Israel.
BREAKING: We're learning Hamas has rejected the latest hostage/ceasefire proposal.
Saturday Updates: BREAKING: The New York Times reports that Israel’s preemptive attack aimed at Hezbollah missile launchers in Lebanon that had been programmed to fire in the direction of Tel Aviv.
BREAKING: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation in the country for the next 48 hours, according to Times of Israel.
BREAKING: Alerts now all across the Upper Galilee Region of Northeastern Israel, including the City of Safed.
BREAKING: Hundreds of defensive Israeli airstrikes reported targeting Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon.
BREAKING: Nonstop rocket and drone alerts in northern Israel.
Ben Gurion International Airport is diverting incoming flights.
Israeli security cabinet meeting at 7am.
BREAKING: Sirens in Acre, a northern Israeli city of 50,000 residents.
BREAKING: Explosions heard to the North of Haifa.
Several interceptions reported.
BREAKING:Both Rocket and Drone Alerts now spreading across the Western Galilee Region of Northwestern Israel.
BREAKING: According to reports, residents report a never-ending Israeli Artillery barrage against forested areas on Iqlim al-Tuffah Mountain in Southern Lebanon.
BREAKING: Multiple explosions are occurring across Southern Lebanon, as Israel is conducting preemptive airstrikes against Hezbollah after the IDF detected preparations of Hezbollah preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory.
BREAKING: The Israel Defense Force has announced that preparations for a large-scale Hezbollah rocket and missile attack on Israel have been detected in Lebanon, with the Israeli Air Force currently conducting widespread strikes in order to remove the threat.
Tuesday, August 20th at 5:28pm: BREAKING: Several large explosions have reportedly rocked the Northern Beqaa Valley near the City of Baalbek, with multiple fires seen burning at the site of the Israeli airstrikes.
Tuesday, August 20th at 12:30pm: BREAKING: More sirens are popping up farther south in Israel.
Tuesday, August 20th at 12:21pm: BREAKING: Additional hostile drone alert sirens sounding across northern Israel.
Tuesday, August 20th at 12:18pm: BREAKING: Drone Intrusion Alerts just now all across the Upper Galilee Region of Northern Israel.
Monday, August 19th at 9:27pm: The IDF is reporting the rocket alerts were a false id.
Monday, August 19th at 9:04pm: BREAKING: Rocket Alerts now for Bar'am and Dovev in Northern Israel, on the Border with Lebanon.
Monday, August 19th at 1:52pm: BREAKING: Multiple airstrikes have been reported in Lebanon against Hezbollah targets. Secondary explosions reported.
We are learning the Prime Minister of Israel has agreed to US proposal for hostage's releases/ceasefire deal.
Hamas did on Sunday refused the US proposal. Will they change their mind?
Sunday, August 18th at 2:23pm: We're hearing that Hamas has refused another proposal to release the hostages and break in fighting.
Tuesday, August 13th at 4:49pm: BREAKING: According to Israel's Channel 12, major rocket attack on the Meron area in northern Israel.
Tuesday August 13th at 4:32pm: BREAKING: Iran-backed militias have launched several missiles at the area around the Conoco military base in eastern DeirEzzor, Syria.
BREAKING: Over 25 rockets launched by Hezbollah targeted Israeli sites in Nahariya
BREAKING: Rocket Fire now against the City of Nahariyya and other Communities in Northwestern Israel.
6:12pm: Sunday, August 11th: BREAKING: According to a report, following an order from Iran, Hamas withdraws from ceasefire talks and will not participate in the scheduled negotiations later this week.
6:10pm: Sunday, August 11th: BREAKING: It appears Hezbollah and Iran could attack Israel within days according to lates Israeli intel.
The Israel Air Force and Military Intelligence Directorate have been placed on high alert following signs observed in Western Iran indicating a potential imminent attack.
We will update this story with the latest developments.
12:49pm: Saturday, August 10th: According to reports, drone alerts are now everywhere across the Northern Galilee Region of Israel.
12:43pm Saturday, August 10th: The alerts don’t appear to be stopping, with drone intrusion alerts now for the City of Safed and several other communities that are North of the Sea of Galilee.
12:35pm Saturday, August 10th: Several rocket and drone alerts in the Upper Galilee Region of Northern Israel.
2:04pm Tuesday, August 6th: BREAKING: Sirens warn of rocket fire from Gaza on the southern Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Sderot.
7:07pm Monday, August 5th: Heavy security deployment in Baghdad as a preemptive measure for a possible rocket attack on the U.S. embassy compound inside the Green Zone.
Initial reports of a new attack targeting Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq minutes ago.
6:51pm Monday, August 5th: BREAKING: At least 5 US military personnel were injured in missile attack on America's Ain al-Assad base in Iraq.
5:05pm Monday, August 5th: BREAKING: Reuters reports several U.S. personnel injured in rocket attack against base housing U.S. troops in Iraq.
6:05pm: Sunday, August 4th: The explosions heard earlier near the Port City of Al-Faw in Southeastern Iraq was caused by the detonation of a munition left over from likely the Iran-Iraq War, resulting in a massive fire and damage to several nearby Buildings.
5:48pm Sunday, August 4th: Reports of violent explosions near the Port City of Al-Faw in the Basra Governorate of Southeastern Iraq, on the border with Iran.
2:23pm Sunday, August 4th: Israel is bracing for a potential multiday attack by Iran and its proxies in retaliation for the assassination of two senior militant leaders last week.
6:03pm Saturday, August 3rd: The IDF is striking Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon.
5:46pm Saturday, August 3rd: Several rocket impacts are being reported in and around the Town of Beit Hillel in Northern Israel, resulting in a fire.
5:29pm: Saturday, August 3rd: Massive rocket fire now reported from Lebanon towards the Upper Galilee Region of Northern Israel.
BREAKING: Heavy fighting tonight in and
