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Charles Bybelezer

“We are striking the enemy: its leadership, its oppressive regime, and various targets, those in Lebanon included,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli Navy struck and killed Wasim Attallah Ali, a Hamas commander responsible for training and exercises in Lebanon.
“Hezbollah opened a campaign against Israel overnight and is fully responsible for any escalation,” said IDF chief Eyal Zamir.
His body, described as riddled with shrapnel, was reportedly recovered from the rubble after his compound was targeted.
The Islamic Republic fired ballistic missiles at the Jewish state, with defense systems operating to intercept the enemy projectiles.
“It is likely that we will soon need to return and operate there to preserve the gains achieved against Hezbollah,” Smotrich told JNS.
The Palestinian terror group’s attack prompted retaliatory Israeli strikes.
The IDF urged the public to act with sensitivity and to await official identification.
The hostages were received by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which transferred them to the Israel Defense Forces.