Day 374 of the war: Four Israeli soldiers were killed and seven seriously wounded when a Hezbollah drone struck a military base near Binyamina, penetrating air defenses undetected. The IDF struck Hamas terror targets in central Gaza. Rocket alerts continued across northern Israel.
October 14
5:34 p.m.: Alerts in Sharon, Shfela, and Gush Dan regions
5:33 p.m.: Yemen: Saudi channel Al-Arabiya reported US and UK strikes in the Al-Salif area north of Al-Hodeidah.
5:30 p.m.: Following alerts activated between 5:14-5:16 p.m. in the Carmel, Menashe, Gulf, and Upper Galilee areas, one launch was identified crossing from Lebanon and fell in an open area, no casualties.
4:14 p.m.: Alerts in Ma'alot. A small number of launches to open areas
3:59 p.m.: Alerts in Western Galilee
3:57 p.m.: Following the alert activated in the Upper Galilee area at 3:12 p.m. about hostile aircraft intrusion, it was a false identification.
3:56 p.m.: Magen David Adom: A 50-year-old woman was lightly injured by shrapnel fragments in the latest barrage on Karmiel
03:51 p.m.: Sirens sound in the Western Galilee.
03:37 p.m.: Following the alert activated in the Upper Galilee area at 03:12 p.m. regarding hostile aircraft infiltration, it has been determined to be a false alarm.
03:26 p.m.: Magen David Adom reports a 50-year-old woman lightly injured by shrapnel during the latest barrage on Carmiel.
Footage captures missile hit on vehicle in Carmiel https://t.co/ff2ch81Ug7
— Israel Hayom English (@IsraelHayomEng) October 14, 2024
02:58 p.m.: IDF strikes in northern Lebanon.
The apartment targeted in northern Lebanon was rented by an Al-Manar reporter. Al-Manar is Hezbollah's propaganda channel. The building contains four apartments housing over 20 people. Current death toll at the site is 12. Report: The target of the strike was a Hezbollah senior official named Ahmad Faqih.
02:40 p.m.: Sirens sound in Carmiel and surrounding areas.
Video: Vehicle catches fire after rockets launched at Carmiel
02:22 p.m.: Israeli source to Bloomberg: THAAD missile defense system expected to arrive in Israel tomorrow.
02:12 p.m.: This evening: Security consultation with Netanyahu and additional ministers at the Kirya.
02:03 p.m.: IDF eliminates Hezbollah's Radwan Unit anti-tank commander. Additional report: Drones circling Beirut skies after four days of absence.
01:49 p.m.: Sirens sound in Ramot Naftali.
01:22 p.m.: IDF Spokesman: Air Force recently intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles approaching Israeli territory from Syria.
12:22 p.m.: Lebanese reports of a series of IDF airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley.
12:18 p.m.: Hamas Health Ministry in Gaza: 42,289 Palestinians killed since the start of the war. Meanwhile, the second phase of the polio vaccination campaign in the strip has begun.
12:15 p.m.: Hezbollah claims responsibility for rocket barrage toward the Beit Lid area.
12:05 p.m.: Israel Police: Currently handling three sites where interception debris fell in open areas in the Sharon region. No injuries reported.
11:29 a.m.: Major barrage on Netanya, Sharon region.
Video: Interceptions over the Sharon region
11:19 a.m.: Sirens sound in Netanya and surrounding areas. IDF reports: Air Force successfully intercepted all launches.
10:27 a.m.: Reports: IDF operating in Jenin - IDF forces entered the heart of Jenin to arrest a senior wanted individual. So far, one armed suspect has been eliminated, and a "pressure cooker" procedure initiated on a house where other armed individuals are barricaded.
10:20 a.m.: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at Golani training base: "This is a severe incident with painful consequences. We must investigate it, learn the details, and implement the lessons quickly and professionally."
10:12 a.m.: Senior Israeli official: Israel striking throughout Lebanon, including Beirut. Recent actions prove this, and it will continue in coming days. Operational considerations will guide future strikes.
9:49 a.m.: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted interim recommendations from the "Nagel Committee" and ordered immediate implementation. The committee established principles for budget allocation and essential integration of final conclusions into any budget framework. They noted time-sensitive procurement opportunities and the need to minimize the burden on shekel financing in 2025.
9:43 a.m.: Rocket barrage targets Haifa. Approximately ten launches from Lebanon detected, most intercepted. One impact confirmed in an open area.
9:33 a.m.: Sirens sound in Haifa. Residents advised to seek immediate shelter.
9:13 a.m.: IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, visited the Golani Brigade training base last night. He conducted an initial debriefing with commanders and spoke with medical teams. Halevi stated, "We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful. You operated well to treat and evacuate the wounded and injured. Embrace the bereaved families, accompany the wounded, and strengthen the commanders and soldiers."
"We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful. You operated well to treat and evacuate the wounded and injured. Embrace the bereaved families, accompany the wounded, and strengthen the commanders and soldiers."… pic.twitter.com/iYJOLSP6m9
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 14, 2024
9:43 a.m.: Rocket barrage targets Haifa. Approximately ten launches from Lebanon detected, most intercepted. One impact confirmed in an open area.
Interceptions over Haifa this morning https://t.co/SdiqahGUHV
— Israel Hayom English (@IsraelHayomEng) October 14, 2024
9:33 a.m.: Sirens sound in Haifa. Residents advised to seek immediate shelter.
9:13 a.m.: IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, visited the Golani Brigade training base last night. He conducted an initial debriefing with commanders and spoke with medical teams. Halevi stated, "We are at war, and an attack on a training base in the rear is difficult with painful results. You acted well in treating and evacuating the wounded and casualties. Embrace the bereaved families, accompany the wounded, and strengthen the commanders and soldiers."
8:50 a.m.: The IDF released the names of the four soldiers killed in Sunday night's drone strike on the Golani base near Binyamina. The fallen soldiers are Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya, Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya, Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv'at Ada, and Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali.
8:17 a.m.: Rocket warning sirens were activated in several Upper Galilee communities, including Margaliot, Manara, and Misgav Am. Residents in these areas were instructed to seek immediate shelter.
7:30 a.m.: The IDF spokesman confirmed that a projectile launched from Lebanon was detected crossing into Israeli territory. The projectile reportedly fell in an open area, with no injuries or damages reported.
7:18 a.m.: Following earlier sirens in the Haifa area, Magen David Adom emergency services reported no calls regarding impacts or casualties. The situation in the area remains tense but stable.
7:09 a.m.: Sirens warning of potential rocket and missile fire were activated in Haifa. Residents were advised to follow safety protocols and seek shelter in protected areas.
6:08 a.m.: Militias in Iraq claimed to have launched a drone towards a target in the Jordan Valley.
4:42 a.m.: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, expressing condolences for the fallen soldiers. Austin emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and urged action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
3:36 a.m.: The IDF reported striking a Hamas command and control complex in Deir al-Balah, located in an area formerly known as the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The military accused Hamas of using the facility to plan and execute terror operations against Israeli forces.
2:45 a.m.: Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris posted on social media platform X about the dire situation in Gaza. She cited a UN report stating no food had entered Gaza for two weeks and urged Israel to increase aid flow.
2:14 a.m.: Palestinian sources reported overnight casualties from an attack in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. Tents housing displaced persons in the area allegedly caught fire during the incident.
1:38 a.m.: Arab news networks reported an attack in the vicinity of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central Gaza Strip. Details about casualties or the extent of damage were not immediately available.
1:37 a.m.: The Home Front Command announced the end of an alert regarding a hostile aircraft entering Israeli airspace. Residents were informed that they could return to routine activities.
1:28 a.m.: An alert warning of a potential hostile aircraft infiltration was activated in Kiryat Shmona. Local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and follow safety instructions.
1:02 a.m.: Health Minister Uriel Busso visited the wounded from the drone incident at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.
12:45 a.m.: IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the media at the site of the drone strike. He promised a thorough investigation into the defense failure and pledged to improve protective measures against such threats.
12:42 a.m.: Hezbollah released a statement claiming responsibility for a "quality and complex operation" involving multiple missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets. The group asserted that some of the drones used were deployed for the first time.
12:38 a.m.: The IDF cleared for publication the casualty count from the drone strike near Binyamina. Four soldiers were confirmed killed, with seven others seriously wounded in the attack.
12:03 a.m.: Magen David Adom declares a mass casualty incident following the drone attack. Emergency services reported 61 injured, including 3 in serious condition, 18 moderate, 31 light, and 9 treated for anxiety.
