WATCH: IDF tanks roll into northern Gaza, mass evacuations ordered
The IDF aims to prevent any resurgence of Hamas in the area, with officials expressing heightened caution over potential attacks as the October 7 massacre anniversary approaches.
The IDF aims to prevent any resurgence of Hamas in the area, with officials expressing heightened caution over potential attacks as the October 7 massacre anniversary approaches.
Despite extensive air campaign against Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed forces, and terrorist missile attacks on Israeli airbases, Israel’s air force remains ‘untouched’ by Iran, says Defense Minister.
The IDF confirmed on Tuesday that IDF special forces had been acting against Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon ‘since the beginning of the war’ in dozens of targeted border operations.
The command center had multiple rooms, including one for showering and a kitchen, indicating extensive use of the area, along with dozens of weapons and valuable intelligence.
The army has said that its incursion is meant to be limited. The ground troops’ mission is to destroy Hezbollah arms depots close to the border along with its tunnel systems.
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst rides alongside an IDF unit participating in the Israeli invasion into southern Lebanon to eradicate Hezbollah.
The military has killed some 400 terrorists since officially launching the ground operation in Southern Lebanon on Monday.
IDF airstrikes have been targeting Hezbollah weapon depots across Lebanon in an effort to curb its deadly arsenal aimed at Israel.
These missions have led to the seizure of more than 30 tons of explosives and a vast array of weaponry, including advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles manufactured in Russia, Iran, and China.
Israeli special forces and other units have launched incursions into Southern Lebanon, utilizing both tunnels and surface routes, focusing on preparing the area for a larger-scale invasion.
The IDF has begun conducting small raids within Lebanese territory to dismantle any terror bases that can be used to infiltrate Israeli communities.
The IDF continues its relentless bombing campaign across all areas of Lebanon, destroying additional weapons caches, launchers, and eliminating more senior commanders.
‘If someone on the other side didn’t understand what are capabilities entail, we mean all capabilities,’ says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. ‘Eliminating Nasrallah was not the final step.’
Israel’s military reportedly had a clear shot at assassinating Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, but declined to take advantage of it, fearing it would lead to deaths of Israeli hostages used as human shields.
Sheik Nabil Qaouk, commander of Hezbollah’s security unit, killed in additional round of IDF airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut.
The IDF has confirmed that alongside Nasrallah, numerous other senior Hezbollah leaders have been killed, further dismantling the group’s ability to function effectively.
The commander of Hezbollah’s terror activities in Southern Lebanon, Ali Karaki, was also killed in the attack. Karaki, the Iranian proxy’s No. 3 terrorist, had narrowly evaded an Israeli targeted killing attempt earlier this week.
The IDF added that forces in the Rafah area of southern Gaza have killed 15 terrorists in the last day.
IDF forces prevented an immediate rocket attack by Hamas when they discovered hidden rocket launchers with several barrels already loaded and aimed at Israeli communities.
‘We are the closest we’ve been to a regional war,’ warns American official, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with IDF airstrikes sending the terrorist group ‘back 20 years.’
