Day 373 of the war: Drone causes multiple injuries in northern Israel at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, According to initial reports, Magen David Adom first responders call this a "mass-casualty incident," with several in serious condition.
Earlier, Multiple projectile launches were detected toward Kiryat Shmona, Manara, Margaliot, and surrounding areas. Security forces conducted several arrests in villages near Nablus and Jenin. The Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target approaching from Lebanon off the Nahariya coast. Palestinian sources reported 8 fatalities in an airstrike on a building in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza. Lebanese sources claim the IDF carried out several strikes in Aita al-Shaab and Sidon in southern Lebanon. A Jewish girls' school in Toronto, Canada, was targeted by gunfire for a second time. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin posted on X, "I spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Oct. 12 and expressed my deep concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.. and reinforced the need to pivot from military operations in Lebanon to a diplomatic pathway as soon as feasible." CNN reports that Iran has warned the US it will respond to any Israeli attack.
October 13
Agenda:
- The funeral of Staff Sgt. Ittai Fogel of the 401 "Iron Tracks" Brigade, who was killed in fighting in the southern Gaza Strip last week, will be held today.
- The Diplomatic-Security Cabinet will convene today.
- Health Committee to discuss a proposed order for hospital-health fund settlements from 2021 to 2025, including a one-year extension at 10:00 a.m.
- Weekly government meeting, expected to vote on a national day of mourning, commemorating the start of the Iron Swords War at 11:00 a.m.
- Interior and Environmental Protection Committee to discuss the 2024 Climate Law Bill at 11:00 a.m.
- Protest against budget cuts affecting national service programs outside the Education Ministry in Jerusalem at 11:00 a.m.
- Health Committee to examine the impact of mental health hospital-health fund settlement arrangements and potential alternatives at 12:00 p.m.
Live updates:
2:30: p.m.: Authorities rule out terror attack in Beersheba
2:02 p.m.: Barrage on central Galilee.
1:59 p.m.: Suspected terror attack in Beersheba.
1:26 p.m.: Since the morning hours, 17 casualties from the fighting in southern Lebanon have been brought to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Four are in moderate condition, and the rest are in mild condition, mainly suffering from shrapnel injuries.
1:24 p.m.: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to UN Secretary-General António Guterres: "Your refusal to evacuate UNIFIL soldiers turns them into hostages of Hezbollah."
12:57 p.m.: Sirens in Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding area.
12:06 p.m.: Sirens in Shtula.
11:56 a.m.: IDF soldier and officer hospitalized after being severely wounded in anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon.
11:37 a.m.: A Hezbollah terrorist was apprehended a few days ago after soldiers encountered a tunnel shaft in southern Lebanon.
Video: IDF apprehends Hezbollah terrorist emerging from tunnel in southern Lebanon / Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit
The terrorist has been transferred for interrogation.
11:10: a.m.: Another threat eliminated: IDF destroys large terror cell in Al-Dhahira village, from which Hezbollah terrorists infiltrated at the start of the war, killing 3 IDF soldiers
Another threat eliminated: IDF destroys large terror cell in Al-Dhahira village, from which Hezbollah terrorists infiltrated at the start of the war, killing 3 IDF soldiers https://t.co/ogDGFtAtWA
— Israel Hayom English (@IsraelHayomEng) October 13, 2024
10:15 a.m.: Sirens in Yir'on.
10:02 a.m.: Lebanese reports: An Israeli drone struck a truck in the Baalbek area of the Beqaa Valley.
9:49 a.m.: Sirens in Shtula.
9:44 a.m.: Sirens in Western Galilee, Acre, Nahariya, and the surrounding area.
9:16 a.m.: IDF Spokesperson: Following the alerts activated in the Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, Western Galilee, Bay and Carmel areas, about five launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory and were successfully intercepted by the Air Force.
As tired as you might be of seeing us post about sirens sounding, our civilians are more fed up with running to shelter every time those sirens sound. pic.twitter.com/ovyXtZCZFn
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 13, 2024
9:07 a.m.: Sources in Sanaa told Al-Akhbar that the Houthis are militarily preparing for a direct naval confrontation with Israel as part of a "new phase of escalation." According to the report, the Houthis will target US Navy and Israeli Navy forces. It was also reported that Hezbollah and militias in Iraq may participate in this phase.
9:02 a.m.: At least five interceptions were identified in the barrage toward Haifa and Carmel settlements.
9:01 a.m.: Sirens also in Nahariya, Acre, and the Krayot.
9:00 a.m.: Sirens in Haifa.
Video: Interceptions over Haifa, Oct. 13 / Credit: Michel Makhoul
8:26 a.m.: The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, known for its close ties to Hezbollah, reported this morning from its sources that Israel has requested assistance from the US and embassies of other Western countries to advise military forces such as UNIFIL to distance themselves from the conflict zone. These sources believe that Lebanon should initiate a UN Security Council meeting to discuss not only a ceasefire but also guarantees for international forces to remain in their positions.
7:20 a.m.: Upper Galilee sirens: A launch was identified, falling in an open area.
7:06 a.m.: Sirens sound in the Upper Galilee.
6:50 a.m.: Approximately 35 launches identified toward front-line communities since midnight, some intercepted.
5:56 a.m.: Iran has warned the US it will respond to any future Israeli attack, according to a Tehran source speaking to CNN. The Iranian government is reportedly engaged in diplomatic efforts with Middle Eastern countries to assess whether Israel's response to the Iranian missile attack earlier this month can be mitigated. If these efforts fail, Iran will move to strengthen its capital's defenses, fearing another attack, CNN reports.
5:49 a.m.: Projectile fire toward Fassuta and Avirim.
5:42 a.m.: Missile fire toward Zar'it.
5:40 a.m.: Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim to have attacked targets in the Golan Heights using drones.
5:25 a.m.: Rocket fire toward Metula and Ghajar.
4:19 a.m.: Palestinian report: IDF forces currently operating in the Nablus area.
3:56 a.m.: Saudi Foreign Ministry issues a statement condemning Israel's decision to "confiscate" the UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.
3:49 a.m.: Rocket and missile fire toward Zar'it.
3:36 a.m.: The Air Force recently intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon toward Israeli territory, in the maritime area off the coast of Nahariya. No alerts were activated as per policy.
3:34 a.m.: Lebanese sources report that the Air Force bombed a mosque in the village of Tibnine in the Nabatieh area, southern Lebanon.
3:28 a.m.: Lebanese sources report a precise strike in Shahabiyeh in the Sidon area.
3:14 a.m.: Arab report: Air Force struck a building in the Sidon area, south of Beirut.
Video: Strike in Sidon / Credit: Arab media
3:08 a.m.: Missile fire toward Netua in the Western Galilee.
2:49 a.m.: Lebanese report: IDF again strikes in the town of Aita al-Shaab in the south of the country.
2:18 a.m.: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted, "I spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Oct. 12 and expressed my deep concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon as well as by the reported death of two Lebanese soldiers. I strongly emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and security of UNIFIL forces and Lebanese Armed Forces and reinforced the need to pivot from military operations in Lebanon to a diplomatic pathway as soon as feasible. I also raised the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed that steps must be taken to address it. I reaffirmed the United States' unwavering, enduring, and ironclad commitment to Israel's security."
1:46 a.m.: Sirens in Kiryat Shmona, Menara, and the surrounding area.
1:41 a.m.: Palestinian report: IDF forces currently operating in Bethlehem.
1:19 a.m.: Rocket and missile fire toward Misgav Am.
12:49 a.m.: Arab report: IDF struck a three-story building in the town of Zefta.
12:47 a.m.: Gazans report that the IDF fired illumination flares over Gaza City.
12:32 a.m.: Lebanese report: Israeli strike in the village of Aita al-Shaab in the south of the country.
12:26 a.m.: Gaza report: 8 killed in a strike on a building in the Nuseirat camp in the central Strip.
12:20 a.m.: Rocket and missile fire toward the settlement of Hila in the Western Galilee.
