‼️ Israel Weighs Expanded Response Against Hezbollah: Israeli media reported that Defense Minister Israel Katz will seek approval from Prime Minister Netanyahu tonight to adopt a more offensive approach against Hezbollah and “change the rules of the game,” including the possibility of strikes in Beirut.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to convene the cabinet to decide potential targets and the timing of further action following Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel today.
📞 Reports of Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks: Israeli media reported that an Israeli military delegation supposedly held direct talks with a Lebanese Army delegation in Washington.
💥 IDF Operations Continue in Southern Lebanon: Yesterday, the IDF struck and dismantled a Hezbollah artillery command center in the el-Shamali area of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah terrorists were identified at the site.
Secondary explosions following the strike indicated weapons were stored inside the structure. The IDF also continues advancing into additional areas of southern Lebanon as operations against Hezbollah expand.
❗️ Hezbollah Rockets Strike Church in Southern Lebanon: The IDF released footage showing Hezbollah rockets striking the Saint Georges Orthodox Church in the Christian village of Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon overnight.
According to the IDF, several rockets launched by Hezbollah hit buildings in the area, including the church. The military emphasized that IDF soldiers were not operating near the church at the time and said the attack demonstrates how Hezbollah continues endangering Lebanese civilians.
🎯 IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorists in Gaza: A few days ago, IDF troops in southern Gaza struck and eliminated three armed Hamas terrorists who were operating near Israeli forces and posing an immediate threat.
In a separate strike in northern Gaza, IDF troops eliminated a Hamas terrorist who was planning imminent sniper attacks against Israeli troops operating in Gaza. The IDF said all four terrorists posed immediate threats and were precisely eliminated to remove the danger to the forces.
🇮🇱 IDF Chief of Staff Meets Bedouin and Druze Leaders Ahead of Eid al-Adha: IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the local council of Zarzir ahead of Eid al-Adha, where he met Bedouin municipal leaders and senior Bedouin officers serving in the IDF.
Zamir expressed appreciation for Bedouin soldiers serving in mandatory service, career service, and the reserves, as well as for the support of their families. He emphasized the community’s important role in Israel’s security and discussed efforts to further strengthen Bedouin integration within the IDF.
Zamir later visited the home of Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif together with MG Ghassan Alian and additional commanders. During the visit, he met Druze community representatives and senior Druze officers, describing the relationship between the IDF and the Druze community as “a deep covenant of brotherhood” built through shared service, sacrifice, and comradeship.
The Chief of Staff said Druze soldiers and commanders serve throughout every level of the IDF and are “an inseparable part of the IDF and its strength.” He noted that he had arrived directly from southern Lebanon, where he observed ongoing IDF operations against Hezbollah during what he described as a long and complex war lasting more than two and a half years.
Zamir also honored fallen Druze officers, including Colonel Ehsan Daqsa and LTC Salman Habaka, calling them symbols of courage, leadership, and devotion. He said the IDF will continue strengthening its partnership with the Druze community and supporting serving families through security, educational, economic, and social initiatives.
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