Israel reportedly faces missile interceptor shortage, turns to US
US deploys Thaad battery to bolster air defenses as Netanyahu government plans retaliation against Iran.
Lebanon War
Biden administration leverages Hezbollah war to push for election in Lebanon
Senior US officials, including Blinken and Hochstein, have reached out to Qatar, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to gain their support in electing a new president in Lebanon, according to a Wall Street Journal report, seeking to leverage Israel’s military action against Hezbollah to weaken its influence in Lebanon.
US mediates release of Israeli detained in Lebanon
The dual passport holder was arrested by the Lebanese authorities on suspicion of espionage.
Report: Israeli detained in Beirut after entering on British passport
Authorities reportedly arrested Joshua Tartakovsky after finding his Israeli passport while searching his belongings.
WSJ: Israel keeps US in dark on Iran retaliation plans
Israel has so far refused to divulge specifics of its intended response to Tehran's launch of nearly 200 missiles earlier this month, causing the Biden administration to grow increasingly frustrated.
Netanyahu: We eliminated Nasrallah, his successor, and the successor of his successor
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Hashem Safieddine, widely expected to succeed slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, appears to have been "eliminated."
Largest-ever volley on Haifa area; IDF strikes in Dahieh
Over 100 projectiles have been launched from Lebanon. Within hours, IDF strikes the launchers from where the rockets were fired.
Rocket barrage on Galilee; sirens blare in south
Hezbollah continues to launch heavy barrages at northern communities, while sirens go off in the southern city of Ashkelon.
Israel vows harsh retaliation after Iran fires 180 missiles
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel Tuesday evening to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. The assault triggered nearly 1,864 warning sirens across Israel.
Hezbollah backers show discontent over Iran
Some refuse to accept Nasrallah's elimination, with one woman saying, "We have not seen a body and they keep delaying the funeral. Maybe this is all a plan to trick the Israelis and we will see him again soon."