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In the wake of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a military post near the border, Syrian opposition sources report that the Israeli military dropped leaflets warning Syrian forces that Hezbollah “will bring ruin” upon them.
The military released a photo of the suspect under arrest, as well as various weapons found in his bag following a search.
As many as 10,000 people are forced to leave their homes as flames burn more than 4,000 acres. Hundreds of firefighters are on site; military firefighting and search-and-rescue teams deployed.
Some 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes • Hundreds of firefighters are on site, as well as IDF firefighting and search and rescue teams • Fire department officials say the case is being investigated as arson.
Israeli forces come under heavy fire after arresting a wanted terrorist • Palestinian factions in Jenin declare a general strike • P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas warns of “explosion.”
The Israeli military said it “will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.”
Recent attacks from over the border further demonstrate the lack of implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, says the Israel Defense Forces.
Col. Awad Suleiman “burst through the glass ceiling, thereby forming an example and an inspiration for so many,” says his commander.
“The aircrews practiced various operational scenarios in the air, including joint exercises against ground, aerial and combined threats while striking designated targets,” said the Israel Defense Forces.
Charles B. Perkins, director for U.S.-Israel Security at JINSA, said that a new agreement on air-defense cooperation occurred within the context of significant regional trends.
Israel’s Deputy Defense Minister Alon Schuster said bolstering housing near the Lebanese border will form a “critical issue in the home front and the civilian resilience in the next conflict.”
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a situational assessment with senior commanders and received a briefing.
