Israel captures Quds Force cell in southern Syria operation
Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border when the regime of Bashar Assad collapsed in December.
Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border when the regime of Bashar Assad collapsed in December.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Berri have declared their commitment to bringing all arms under state control.
IDF forces from the ‘Mountains’ Brigade (810), operating under Division 210, demolished key Syrian regime outposts along the Hermon crest—eliminating direct threats to Israeli positions and stepping up proactive operations to secure the Golan Heights.
A roadmap for Lebanon proposed by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack calls for the disarmament of non-state groups and the placement of all weapons under state control.
According to the military, more than 100 terrorists have been killed by IDF units under the Southern Command over the past week.
The strike killed at least two other Hamas operatives, identified by the IDF as Hisham Ayman Atiya Mansour and Nassim Muhammad Suleiman Abu Sabha.
During Operation Rising Lion, IDF forces carried out over 2,500 missions across Judea and Samaria, arrested 400 suspects, dismantled six terror cells, and seized dozens of weapons and terror funds.
It was not immediately announced if weapons were found on the suspect, or what his intended target was.
In a deeply emotional and historic moment, Israeli women—mothers, widows, and educators—leave behind their families and careers to enlist in the reserves, many for the first time, driven by grief, purpose, and unshakable commitment to the country.
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion shattered Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, eliminated top commanders and scientists, and pulled off the most daring long-range operations in its history—sending a clear message: Israel will hit first, fast, and hard.
Over the past 24 hours, soldiers struck an operational tunnel shaft and several ‘military’ structures used by terror groups, according to the IDF.
Israel’s multi-layered air defense system neutralizes threats ranging from drones and UAVs to rockets and ballistic missiles with unmatched speed, precision, and efficiency.
Michalovitch’s death marks the 881st IDF casualty since the war began.
Israeli forces uncovered and destroyed a massive 2.5-kilometer tunnel network linking Khan Yunis to Rafah, as part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure in southern Gaza.
In addition, during the operation, Israeli forces discovered weapons in the area where the terrorists were apprehended, including several firearms and grenades.
Crucial to the success of Israel’s operation was the introduction of the Ofek 13 satellite, which was introduced in 2023.
24 firearms were located and confiscated in two separate incidents.
Under the command of the 98th Division, Israeli forces are advancing farther into eastern Gaza City, killing terrorists, destroying underground networks, and striking more than 100 important Hamas targets.
Naval forces also struck targets in southern Gaza.
The announcement came amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to travel to Washington next Sunday.
