🎯 Airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure: The IDF launched an extensive wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
A central strike hit the Qasmiya Bridge on the Litani River after prior warning, with the objective of disrupting the movement of operatives and weapons; the defense minister directed the destruction of all such crossings used for terror activity.
🛡️ Senior Radwan Force commander eliminated: An Israeli airstrike in Majdal Selm killed Abu Khalil Barji, a senior commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, along with two additional operatives.
The IDF stated Barji had led special forces operations, including attacks on Israeli troops, as part of broader strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in multiple areas.
⚔️ Campaign against Hezbollah expected to intensify: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir described the campaign as still in its early stages, with Iran remaining the primary strategic focus and Hezbollah a central proxy.
He noted over 2,000 targets struck and hundreds of operatives eliminated, while indicating preparations to expand ground operations alongside continued airstrikes to push threats away from the northern border.
❗️ Misgav Am fatality under investigation: The IDF is examining whether the death of Ofer Moskovitz was caused by Israeli artillery fire rather than a Hezbollah attack.
No sirens preceded the strike, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a rocket barrage, and the incident remains under active review.
🚀 Arrow 3 interception over Dimona area: Visual documentation indicates an exo-atmospheric interception by the Arrow 3 system against an Iranian missile targeting the Dimona area.
The interception reflects continued use of long-range air defense systems against incoming threats.
💥 Wide-scale Israeli strikes in Tehran: The Israeli Air Force conducted a broad overnight strike wave on Iranian regime infrastructure in the Tehran area based on intelligence guidance.
Targets included military training bases, weapons production and storage facilities, IRGC Air Force sites, and intelligence and command headquarters, with dozens of bombs deployed as part of an effort to degrade core regime systems.
🌍 Calls for international involvement in the war: Prime Minister Netanyahu urged other countries to join the conflict, stating that some are already moving in that direction. The remarks were delivered during a visit to Arad.
🏫 Wartime education and daycare measures: A proposal was advanced to classify wartime school days as vacation days, to be offset during summer, while remote learning continues nationwide.
A government framework will reimburse approximately 85% of daycare payments, provide salary support for caregivers, and maintain system readiness for reopening under Home Front Command guidance.
⚠️ Threats to Strait of Hormuz and regional infrastructure: The IRGC warned it would close the Strait of Hormuz if Iranian energy facilities are targeted, while regional states cautioned against escalation due to risks to energy and water security.
Additional Iranian messaging expanded potential retaliation to include strikes on energy, technology, and desalination infrastructure across the region.
✈️ Calls to close Ben Gurion Airport: Security officials are advocating for the full closure of Ben Gurion Airport due to ongoing missile threats. The recommendation reflects concern over continued aerial risks.
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