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Since the war’s onset, about 20,000 Hezbollah drones, UAVs and rockets have flown through Israel’s airspace and the mountainous terrain makes it difficult to know who you’re retaliating against; IDF is constantly improving its detection capability, but the Iranian proxy is not resting on its laurels either Amid the IDF’s tactical maneuvers in Gaza, the Air Force and the Air Defense Division have been locked in a complex, Sisyphean struggle for nearly nine months. The spotlight was cast once again on the issue of air defense on Tuesday when Hezbollah released a high-definition, color video showcasing drone footage of sensitive…

The IDF noted that the tunnel included some underground operational facilities and was utilized by Hamas terrorists. IDF troops of the 99th Division, along with combat engineering forces, destroyed an 800-meter-long, 30-meter-deep tunnel area of the central Gaza corridor, one kilometer from the border with Israel, the Israeli military announced on Thursday afternoon. The IDF noted that the tunnel included some underground operational facilities and was utilized by Hamas terrorists. Continue reading this article on jpost.com

A top Hezbollah commander was eliminated in an airstrike attributed to Israel in southern Lebanon. Taleb Abdallah, also known as Hajj Abu Taleb, is the most senior Hezbollah terrorist to be killed since Hezbollah began targeting Israel on Oct. 8, the IDF said. He was in charge of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, located in the eastern part of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. Abdallah was eliminated in the headquarters of the unit, together with three other senior Hezbollah terrorists in an airstrike in the village of Jouaiyya, located about 15 km (9 miles) from the Israeli border. Continue reading…

American officials says it is not enough just to have a ceasefire there has to be an agreement that allows Israelis to return to their homes in the north The United States is very concerned that hostilities on the Israel-Lebanon border could escalate to a full-out war, a senior U.S. official said, saying that specific security arrangements are needed for the area and a ceasefire in Gaza is not enough. The Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire since the eruption of the Gaza war in October in steadily intensifying attacks that have fueled concern of a bigger confrontation.…

Air defenses shoot down several rockets, while others land in fields, igniting brush fires in at least 15 locations; fighter jets seen pursuing drones; 2 lightly injured by shrapnel in Katzrin; Hezbollah claims targeted 15 military sites in Galilee and Golan, launching 30 drones and 150 rockets at Israel since morning hours in ‘largest attack’ since war Over 100 rockets and multiple drones were launched from Lebanon, triggering continuous air raid sirens across northern Israel. Air defenses intercepted several rockets, while others landed in fields, igniting brush fires in at least 15 locations. Firefighting teams have been dispatched to contain the blazes.…

Terror group has reportedly demanded expedited schedule for IDF to leave Gaza, insisting on a withdrawal in first week of deal, with Russia, China and Turkey to act as guarantors Hamas is seeking to change the terms of a proposed hostage release and ceasefire deal with Israel by pushing forward a full Israeli military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip into the very initial stages of a phased implementation, as well as insisting that it be a clear end to the war, according to various reports on the amendments the terror group wants to insert into the plan. In addition, Hamas…

2 Injured from Hezbollah Attacks, Hamas Must Give Names of Living Hostages. Originally posted at vfinews.com

The discovery of this latest factory could be the last such revelation or at least one of the few remaining such facilities which Hamas still had in operation until now. The IDF announced it had discovered a weapons factory in Rafah. The Tzabar Battalion made the discovery while conducting targeted operations in the Rafah area. Besides the factory serving Hamas as a way to continue to build and develop new weapons, from rockets to anti-tank missiles, to lighter weapons, the facility had dozens of weapons which were already ready for use. Continue reading this article on jpost.com

Northern Command chief Ori Gordin says Lebanese terror group will ‘face a strong and ready army’ as senior Israeli officials suggest northern conflict might be resolved through settlement. IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin said that while the army is prepared for a full-scale offensive in the north against Hezbollah aggression, such an operation will not commence until the fighting in Gaza is concluded. “We are prepared and ready. When commanded, the enemy will face a strong and ready army,” Gordin said, addressing the high tension on the northern border on during a ceremony marking 18 years since…

Israeli forces encountered terrorists who were trying to breach the border who were equipped with small arms and RPG rockets, and opened fire on the IDF troops. IDF confirms death of a soldier killed in the pre-dawn attack in the area of Rafah, on the Israel-Gaza border. Sergeant Major Zeed Mazarib, 34, was a tracker in Bedouin patrol unit in the Gaza Division’s Southern Brigade. He was from the town of Zarzir, near Nazareth, in northern Israel. His death raises the total number of soldiers killed in the Gaza operation to 290. An IDF investigation into the incident is still…