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| This photo taken from a position in northern Israel shows a Hezbollah drone intercepted by Israeli air forces over north Israel on August 25, 2024 (Jalaa Marty, AFP) |
Has the Hezbollah retaliation started? Some headlines tonight from Haaretz:
IDF Launches Wave of Lebanon Strikes as Israel Braces for Major Hezbollah Escalation
Haaretz
1 minute ago
Hezbollah: The launches are part of the response to the assassination of Fuad Shukr
Haaretz
1 minute ago
Hezbollah: The launches are part of the response to the assassination of Fuad Shukr
Hezbollah announced that the launches to Israel's north are part of the response to Israel's attack on Beirut that led to the death of Fuad Shukar.
According to the announcement, Hezbollah began an air attack "deep in Zionist territory and towards a specific Israeli military target that will be announced later."
Hezbollah also announced that "the Islamic resistance in Lebanon now and at these moments is at the highest level of readiness and will stand firm and expect any offense or Zionist aggression, especially if civilians are harmed, the punishment will be severe and very harsh."
According to the announcement, Hezbollah began an air attack "deep in Zionist territory and towards a specific Israeli military target that will be announced later."
Hezbollah also announced that "the Islamic resistance in Lebanon now and at these moments is at the highest level of readiness and will stand firm and expect any offense or Zionist aggression, especially if civilians are harmed, the punishment will be severe and very harsh."
Haaretz
2 minutes ago
IDF: 150 rockets have been launched from Lebanon so far
Haaretz
6 minutes ago
Haifa municipality opens public bomb shelters across the city
Haaretz
7 minutes ago
Rocket sirens sound over Safed and surrounding towns
Haaretz
10 minutes ago
Israel Emergency Services: No information received of casualties in the north
Haaretz
13 minutes ago
Rocket sirens sound in Israel Golan Region
Rocket sirens sound in the northern Israeli city of Katzrin.
Haaretz
30 minutes ago
Rocket sirens sound over northern Israeli town of Acre and surrounding areas
Jonathan Lis
30 minutes ago
Israel's security cabinet expected to meet at in the coming hours
Haaretz
32 minutes ago
Rocket and hostile aircraft sirens sound non-stop across Israel's north
Haaretz
42 minutes ago
Hostile aircraft intrusion and rocket sirens sound across northern Israel
Adi Hashmonai
45 minutes ago
Tiberias Municipality calls on residents to stay near protected areas
Haaretz
46 minutes ago
Israel's Airport Authority: Air activity at Ben Gurion Airport will be suspended due to security situation
Fadi Amun
53 minutes ago
Wave of attacks reported in southern Lebanon
Lebanese media report a wave of attacks in various centers in Lebanon's south. According to reports, the IDF attacked Tayr Harfa, Deir Seryan, Beit Yahoun among others.
Yaniv Kubovich
1 hour ago
IDF: Hezbollah will launch rockets at Israel soon; striking proactively to remove the threat
The IDF reported that it detected preparations by Hezbollah to fire missiles into Israel and that Israeli fighter jets are proactively attacking to remove threats. According to the IDF's announcement, Hezbollah will launch rockets in the coming hours, and possibly missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, at Israel.
It was also reported that later, instructions will be distributed in some regions of the country, and the public is asked to follow the instructions on the of the IDF Spokesperson's platforms as well as the Home Front Command.
Haaretz
2 hours ago
Rocket sirens sound in Israel's Upper Galilee
Rocket siren's sounded in the northern Israeli towns of Dovev, Baram and Ein Yaakov.
Headlines from Times of Israel
Some 40 strikes reported in Lebanon as Israel says terror group planned imminent assault to avenge slain commander; flights halted, northern residents told to stay near shelters
Hezbollah says drones fired as response for Shukr killing begins; over 100 rockets said launched
By Emanuel Fabian
Hezbollah says it has begun its response to the killing of the terror group’s military commander Fuad Shukr in an IDF strike last month.
In a statement, Hezbollah says it launched several explosive drones at Israel, targeting military sites.
The Saudi-owned Al Arabiya outlet reports that more than 100 rockets have also been launched at northern Israel from Lebanon so far.
14min ago
Emergency situation declared in Israel for next 48 hours
By Emanuel Fabian
By Emanuel Fabian
Sirens continue to sound across northern Israel.
The latest rocket alerts are activated in Katzrin in the Golan Heights, as well as in several border communities in the Upper Galilee, including the city of Ma’alot-Tarshiha.
Meanwhile, suspected drone infiltration sirens sound in several Galilee towns, near Safed.35min ago
More alerts sound in Acre and Kiryat Shmona
By Emanuel Fabian
Fresh sirens are sounding in the northern coastal city of Acre, as well as in the mostly evacuated Lebanon border city of Kiryat Shmona.
Acre is located some 19 kilometers from the Lebanon border.
The sirens in Acre are activated due to interceptor missiles being launched at suspected drones in the area, rather than rocket fire, according to initial reports.38min ago
Magen David Adom ambulance service says it’s at peak readiness nationwide
The Magen David Adom ambulance service says it has raised its preparedness to the highest level across the country.
The decision has been made due to the security situation and following a situational assessment.49min ago
IDF says it foiled part of Hezbollah’s response to Shukr killing; braces for drone, missile attacks
By Emanuel Fabian
The Israeli military says it identified overnight preparations in Hezbollah’s rocket array for a major and immediate attack on Israel. Fighter jets are now working to remove the threat.
The preemptive strikes specifically targeted the sites that would have been used in the attack from southern Lebanon.
The IDF believes the attack would have been part of Hezbollah’s response to the killing of the terror group’s military commander Fuad Shukr last month.
The IDF is tracking other parts of Hezbollah, and is readying for potential drone and even missile attacks on the country.
57min ago
Departures at Ben Gurion Airport delayed; incoming flights to be redirected
The Israel Airports Authority announces that due to the security situation, departing flights at Ben Gurion Airport are delayed and won’t take off in the next few hours.
Flights on the way to the airport are being redirected to other airports in the area.
The Authority advises travelers to get updates on the schedule changes from the airlines.
Emergency situation declared in Israel for next 48 hours
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation in the country for the next 48 hours. The “special situation in the home front” enables the IDF Home Front Command to issue restrictions. A “special situation” is a legal term used in times of emergency, granting authorities greater jurisdiction over the civilian population in order to streamline efforts to safeguard the population. It is valid for 48 hours unless extended by cabinet ministers.
Alarms continue to blare across northern IsraelBy Emanuel Fabian
Sirens continue to sound across northern Israel.
The latest rocket alerts are activated in Katzrin in the Golan Heights, as well as in several border communities in the Upper Galilee, including the city of Ma’alot-Tarshiha.
Meanwhile, suspected drone infiltration sirens sound in several Galilee towns, near Safed.35min ago
More alerts sound in Acre and Kiryat Shmona
By Emanuel Fabian
Fresh sirens are sounding in the northern coastal city of Acre, as well as in the mostly evacuated Lebanon border city of Kiryat Shmona.
Acre is located some 19 kilometers from the Lebanon border.
The sirens in Acre are activated due to interceptor missiles being launched at suspected drones in the area, rather than rocket fire, according to initial reports.38min ago
Magen David Adom ambulance service says it’s at peak readiness nationwide
The Magen David Adom ambulance service says it has raised its preparedness to the highest level across the country.
The decision has been made due to the security situation and following a situational assessment.
Series of sirens sound in north as numerous Iron Dome interceptors launched
Incoming rocket and suspected drone sirens are sounding in the Western Galilee. Sirens also sound in the Mount Meron area in the Upper Galilee. Footage posted to social media shows numerous Iron Dome interceptor missiles being launched to counter the attack from Lebanon.
The alerts come as the IDF launches preemptive strikes on Hezbollah after identifying preparations by the terror group to carry out a major attack on Israel.
IDF says it foiled part of Hezbollah’s response to Shukr killing; braces for drone, missile attacks
By Emanuel Fabian
The Israeli military says it identified overnight preparations in Hezbollah’s rocket array for a major and immediate attack on Israel. Fighter jets are now working to remove the threat.
The preemptive strikes specifically targeted the sites that would have been used in the attack from southern Lebanon.
The IDF believes the attack would have been part of Hezbollah’s response to the killing of the terror group’s military commander Fuad Shukr last month.
The IDF is tracking other parts of Hezbollah, and is readying for potential drone and even missile attacks on the country.
57min ago
Departures at Ben Gurion Airport delayed; incoming flights to be redirected
The Israel Airports Authority announces that due to the security situation, departing flights at Ben Gurion Airport are delayed and won’t take off in the next few hours.
Flights on the way to the airport are being redirected to other airports in the area.
The Authority advises travelers to get updates on the schedule changes from the airlines.
New York Times reporting:
Vivek Shankar
Here’s the latest.
The Israeli military said early Sunday that it was striking targets in southern Lebanon, and warned that Hezbollah was planning to launch an “extensive” attack on Israeli territory. The fighting threatened to plunge the region into a wider conflict.
“From right next to the homes of Lebanese civilians in the south of Lebanon, we can see that Hezbollah is preparing to launch an extensive attack on Israel, while endangering the Lebanese civilians,” said Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman. “We warn the civilians located in the areas where Hezbollah is operating to move out of harm’s way immediately for their own safety.”
Israel had been bracing for a large-scale attack for weeks. The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, declared that his group’s conflict with Israel had entered a new phase after Israel assassinated a Hezbollah commander last month.
Israel has also been expecting a response from Iran after it killed Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on Iranian soil.
On Sunday, the Israeli military did not mention Iran in its statement.Show less
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:53 p.m. ETJust now
Aaron Boxerman
Hezbollah said in the wake of the Israeli attack that it had begun an “initial response” to the Israeli assassination in late July of Fuad Shukr, the Hezbollah senior commander. The Lebanese militant group said it had fired a large number of drones at targets in Israel. “These military operations will take some time to complete, and after that a detailed statement will be issued,” the group said in a statement.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:47 p.m. ET7 minutes ago
Julian E. Barnes
Sean Savett, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said President Biden is “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.” Mr. Savett said Mr. Biden had directed national security officials to remain in continuous contact with their Israeli counterparts. “We will keep supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, and we will keep working for regional stability,” Mr. Savett said in the statement.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:44 p.m. ET10 minutes ago
Isabel Kershner
Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin a short time ago, briefing him on the Israeli military’s early-morning activities in Lebanon meant “to thwart an immediate threat” against Israel, according to a statement from Mr. Gallant’s office. Mr. Gallant and Mr. Austin “discussed the importance of avoiding regional escalation,” the statement added.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:31 p.m. ET23 minutes ago
Ronen Bergman
Israel’s preemptive attack was aimed at missile launchers in Lebanon that had been programmed to be fired at 5 a.m. in the direction of Tel Aviv, according to a Western intelligence official. The official said that all the launchers that were targeted were destroyed and that Israel was anticipating a harsh response from Hezbollah.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:29 p.m. ET25 minutes ago
Isabel Kershner
Hours before Israel’s pre-dawn attack on targets in Lebanon, the Israeli military’s chief spokesman, Daniel Hagari, had warned in a televised statement that his country was “facing a significant week ahead.” Negotiators had been preparing to meet in Cairo today to discuss a potential deal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as combat continues in the enclave and along Israel’s northern border.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:10 p.m. ET44 minutes ago
Eric Schmitt
One senior U.S. official said the United States had not been given advance notice of Israel's intent to carry out pre-emptive strikes. But a second U.S. official said that Israel had briefed American officials in the past day and said the I.D.F. had assessed that Hezbollah was planning to attack early Sunday morning.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:49 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Sirens warning of incoming rocket fire are sounding in many Israeli communities in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:48 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport has closed, with all departures and landings canceled until at least 10 a.m. local time, the Israeli airport authority announced.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:43 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Eric Schmitt
Two senior U.S. officials declined to comment on the Israeli strikes, or on the prospect of a potential Hezbollah or Iranian retaliation, referring all questions to the Israeli Defense Forces.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:42 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Daniel Hagari, the chief spokesman for the Israeli military, said in a televised statement that Israel was pre-emptively striking Lebanon to remove an immediate threat. He said that Hezbollah was likely to strike Israel imminently, and warned Lebanese civilians to flee from areas where Hezbollah was preparing to launch missiles and rockets.
“From right next to the homes of Lebanese civilians in the south of Lebanon, we can see that Hezbollah is preparing to launch an extensive attack on Israel, while endangering the Lebanese civilians,” said Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman. “We warn the civilians located in the areas where Hezbollah is operating to move out of harm’s way immediately for their own safety.”
Israel had been bracing for a large-scale attack for weeks. The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, declared that his group’s conflict with Israel had entered a new phase after Israel assassinated a Hezbollah commander last month.
Israel has also been expecting a response from Iran after it killed Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on Iranian soil.
On Sunday, the Israeli military did not mention Iran in its statement.Show less
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:53 p.m. ETJust now
Aaron Boxerman
Hezbollah said in the wake of the Israeli attack that it had begun an “initial response” to the Israeli assassination in late July of Fuad Shukr, the Hezbollah senior commander. The Lebanese militant group said it had fired a large number of drones at targets in Israel. “These military operations will take some time to complete, and after that a detailed statement will be issued,” the group said in a statement.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:47 p.m. ET7 minutes ago
Julian E. Barnes
Sean Savett, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said President Biden is “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.” Mr. Savett said Mr. Biden had directed national security officials to remain in continuous contact with their Israeli counterparts. “We will keep supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, and we will keep working for regional stability,” Mr. Savett said in the statement.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:44 p.m. ET10 minutes ago
Isabel Kershner
Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin a short time ago, briefing him on the Israeli military’s early-morning activities in Lebanon meant “to thwart an immediate threat” against Israel, according to a statement from Mr. Gallant’s office. Mr. Gallant and Mr. Austin “discussed the importance of avoiding regional escalation,” the statement added.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:31 p.m. ET23 minutes ago
Ronen Bergman
Israel’s preemptive attack was aimed at missile launchers in Lebanon that had been programmed to be fired at 5 a.m. in the direction of Tel Aviv, according to a Western intelligence official. The official said that all the launchers that were targeted were destroyed and that Israel was anticipating a harsh response from Hezbollah.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:29 p.m. ET25 minutes ago
Isabel Kershner
Hours before Israel’s pre-dawn attack on targets in Lebanon, the Israeli military’s chief spokesman, Daniel Hagari, had warned in a televised statement that his country was “facing a significant week ahead.” Negotiators had been preparing to meet in Cairo today to discuss a potential deal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as combat continues in the enclave and along Israel’s northern border.
Aug. 24, 2024, 11:10 p.m. ET44 minutes ago
Eric Schmitt
One senior U.S. official said the United States had not been given advance notice of Israel's intent to carry out pre-emptive strikes. But a second U.S. official said that Israel had briefed American officials in the past day and said the I.D.F. had assessed that Hezbollah was planning to attack early Sunday morning.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:49 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Sirens warning of incoming rocket fire are sounding in many Israeli communities in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:48 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport has closed, with all departures and landings canceled until at least 10 a.m. local time, the Israeli airport authority announced.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:43 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Eric Schmitt
Two senior U.S. officials declined to comment on the Israeli strikes, or on the prospect of a potential Hezbollah or Iranian retaliation, referring all questions to the Israeli Defense Forces.
Aug. 24, 2024, 10:42 p.m. ET1 hour ago
Isabel Kershner
Daniel Hagari, the chief spokesman for the Israeli military, said in a televised statement that Israel was pre-emptively striking Lebanon to remove an immediate threat. He said that Hezbollah was likely to strike Israel imminently, and warned Lebanese civilians to flee from areas where Hezbollah was preparing to launch missiles and rockets.
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