IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza and terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza as war enters 21st week.
Israel National News
Israel’s war against Hamas, dubbed Swords of Iron, entered its 21st week on Saturday. The war began on October 7th, the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, when Hamas launched an assault by land sea, and air, massacring over 1,200 and taking 240 Israelis and foreigners hostage. As the war continues, IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza as terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza.
The IDF announced this morning (Sunday) that Staff sergeant Nerya Belete, 21, from Shavei Shomron, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Belete served in the Givati Brigade.
In addition, an officer and two soldiers from the Givati Brigade were seriously injured in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.
Live updates:
Wednesday, 12:16 a.m.: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Tayibe, Beit Lif, Seddiqine, and Khirbet Selm, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said.
On Tuesday, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military infrastructure and an aircraft struck a terrorist cell identified in the area of Ayta ash Shab. Throughout the day, the IDF struck a number of additional terrorist infrastructure in the area.
Tuesday, 9:28 p.m.: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel earlier today, approximately 20 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel, some of which were successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array and the rest fell according to protocol.
In addition, an anti-tank missile was identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel. A hit was identified in the area of the IDF Aerial Control Unit, and did not harm the site’s capabilities.
The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon.
Tuesday, 9:02 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the city of Ashkelon and communities near the Gaza Strip.
Tuesday, 4:50 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 3:34 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 8:05 a.m.: Between 30-40 launches were reported in the barrage a short time ago on northern Israel.
Tuesday, 7:49 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Monday, 10:13 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Margaliot, northern Israel.
Monday, 5:20 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Ortal and Sha’al, northern Israel.
Monday, 12:01 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Shtula and other communities in northern Israel.
Monday, 10:02 a.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, a community near the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 9:04 a.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Re’im, southern Israel.
Monday, 8:45 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Monday, 4:44 a.m.: The Home Front Command said that the incident of a suspected hostile aircraft infiltration in the Golan Heights has concluded.
Monday, 4:28 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel due to a suspected hostile aircraft infiltration in the Golan Heights.
Sunday, 4:42 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Malkia and Dishon, northern Israel.
Sunday, 4:22 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Sunday, 3:36 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Manara, northern Israel.
Sunday, 1:31 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shemona and She’ar Yashuv, northern Israel.
Sunday, 12:32 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, northern Israel.
Sunday, 12:24 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Sunday, 10:21 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
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