Day 368 of the war: Northern Israel faced its most intense attack since the war began on Tuesday, as Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets at Haifa and surrounding areas. As air defenses intercepted most incoming projectiles, the escalation left one woman injured and sparked fires in several towns.
Video: Rocket fire on Haifa / Credit: Arab media
October 8
18:56: Alarms sounded in Kiryat Shmona.
18:53: Sirens sounded in the Gaza Envelope, specifically in Sderot and Nir Am.
18:03: Home Front Command tightens restrictions in Krayot: As part of the changes, the towns of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin will move from partial activity level to limited activity level, which does not allow educational activities.
17:57: Series of alarms in the Upper Galilee.
16:55: The IDF Arabic Spokesperson announced that the IDF is about to act forcefully in the Jabalia area and reiterated the call for residents in northern Gaza to evacuate the area immediately and move southward.
16:37: Arab sources report: IDF requested UNIFIL to withdraw its ships from the Naqoura area near the border, northward to the Tyre area. According to sources, UNIFIL rejected the IDF's request to evacuate its centers from the front lines.
16:33: Alarms sounded in Kiryat Shmona.
15:22: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, speaking at Northern Command, asserted that when the smoke clears over Lebanon, Iran will realize it has lost its prized asset built over years – Hezbollah. He claimed that a year into the war, Hamas is dismantled and Hezbollah is a battered organization, lacking significant command, control, and fire capabilities, with attempts to raise its head but primarily without leadership.
15:20: IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at northern Israel earlier Tuesday.
Today, Hezbollah fired approx. 135 projectiles into Israel.
One year ago today, Hezbollah started terrorizing Israeli civilians and have not stopped since. pic.twitter.com/edEAWEg5cw
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2024
14:56: Lebanese network Al-Mayadeen, affiliated with Hezbollah, reports a drone strike on a motorcycle in southern Lebanon.
4:40: At the International Conference on Victims of Terrorism, Gal Hirsch, the government's official point person on efforts to free hostages in Gaza, affirmed the unwavering focus on rescuing captives despite the multi-front war. He emphasized that efforts to bring all captives home remain a top priority amid the ongoing conflicts.
14:07: Haifa and Krayot barrage update: Magen David Adom paramedics treated 12 casualties, including a 71-year-old woman lightly injured by shrapnel, 6 injured while rushing to shelters, and 5 suffering from anxiety.
14:02: Lebanese reports: Israeli Air Force struck the main water carrier from the Litani River that serves farmers in southern Lebanon.
13:15: Golani Brigade combat team seized a Hezbollah compound, destroying weapons including a launcher aimed at northern Israeli communities. Underground infrastructure, hiding holes, and staging areas used by Hezbollah were discovered. Weapons caches, including launchers in the kitchen, anti-tank missiles, and combat vests, were found and destroyed.
13:02: A woman in her 70s is in light to moderate condition with shrapnel injury to her hand following the barrage on Haifa. MDA paramedics treated her and evacuated her to Rambam Hospital. Additional MDA teams are scanning areas where reports were received.
13:00: Three firefighting teams are battling a fire in an open area near chicken coops in Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk, caused by cross-border launches from Lebanon. Firefighters are working to contain the fire and prevent its spread.
12:51: Following the alerts activated in the bay areas, Upper Galilee and Central Galilee between 12:11-12:15: IDF Spokesperson updates that most launches were intercepted by Air Force defense systems, several impacts were identified in the area. No change in Home Front Command instructions.
12:45: IDF Spokesperson: The IDF struck Hezbollah terror targets in the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut a short while ago.
12:24: A series of alerts activated in Haifa, Acre, Krayot and surrounding areas: A barrage of more than 100 rockets, dozens of interceptions were heard.
11:50: Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem about Oct. 7: A year has passed since the Al-Aqsa Flood. This is an exceptional event. I can say that it marks the beginning of a change in the face of the Middle East.
11:22: Following earlier alarms in the north, 30 launches were directed toward the Tiberias area and Lower Galilee. Three impacts were recorded in open areas.
Video: The attack on the Haifa area / Credit: Usage under Israel's intellectual property law section 27a
11:08: Rocket alarms were activated in the Kinneret region, Tiberias, and surrounding communities.
11:00: IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi met with commanders in the West Bank to discuss security measures for the upcoming holiday period and visited troops in the area.
10:24: The IDF and Shin Bet reported eliminating five Hamas members involved in the October 7 attack. Three were killed in a strike on a former school in Gaza, while two others were targeted in Rafah.
10:08: Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashaal: The Palestinian organization "will rise from the ashes like a phoenix" and continue its war with Israel, despite heavy losses.
10:05: Turkish Foreign Ministry: Tomorrow we will begin evacuating Turkish citizens from Lebanon by sea.
09:24: Israeli forces expanded their operations in southern Lebanon, with a fourth division entering the area. This marks an escalation from the previous year's defensive stance, targeting Hezbollah positions in the region.
09:20: Report: A senior official in the US intelligence agency, the CIA, claims that Iran is storing uranium at levels approaching weapons-grade production.
09:11: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reported the arrest of a Nazareth school teacher for posting a video celebrating the October 7 attacks. The arrest, made in Tamra, was part of a zero-tolerance policy against incitement and terror support.
09:08: Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett advocated for decisive action against Iran's nuclear program, stating that Israel has a unique opportunity to significantly impair it. He argued against limited strikes on military bases, emphasizing that the time for symbolic gestures has ended.
08:54: Iran's Foreign Minister claims – any attack on Iran's infrastructure will face retaliation.
08:30: A rocket alarm was activated in Kibbutz Manara in the Upper Galilee.
07:56: Alarms were activated in Shlomi and Hanita.
07:35: The IDF eliminated Suhail Hussein Husseini, head of Hezbollah's staff apparatus.
06:50: CIA Director William Burns assessed that the risk of escalation in the Middle East remains high, despite both Israel and Iran's preference to avoid full-scale conflict.
06:42: The New York Times reports: Israel is expected to strike Iran – but not its nuclear facilities.
06:00: Cleared for publication: Staff Sgt. Noam Israel Abdo, 20, from Kadima Zoran, fell in battle in northern Gaza Strip.
04:50: Alarms in the Upper Galilee.
04:47: Alarms in Kerem Ben Zimra.
02:05: Pro-Iranian media outlets clarified that contrary to reports – there is no attack in Iran.
01:45: Central Park: Thousands attend an event marking one year since the Oct. 7 massacre, organized by the UJA-Federation of New York. The event is taking place under unprecedented security due to terror alerts.
01:22: At a ceremony in the Israeli Embassy in the US, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized Israel's need to transform tactical victories into a comprehensive security strategy. Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog expressed gratitude to the United States for its unwavering support during Israel's most challenging times.
00:29: Alarms in Rosh Hanikra.
00:21: Alarms in the Western Galilee.
