Defense and Security
The plot targeted oil pipeline and Jewish sites, with drones and explosives smuggled in under IRGC direction, Israeli agencies said.
“Mind boggling how António Guterres can post about a Hezbollah terror attack in Lebanon without mentioning the perpetrator,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Speaking with families of service members killed in action, the premier promised that their loved ones’ deaths were not in vain.
Some 170 Israeli soldiers have been killed during their military service since last Yom Hazikaron.
Five divisions continue to operate in Lebanon, south of the forward defense line.
Hamas is exploiting the diplomatic stalemate to delay demands for its disarmament, while working to consolidate its governance in the Gaza Strip, rebuild its military capabilities and continue terrorist activity against IDF forces.
The 10-day diplomatic pause squanders the operational momentum achieved over 46 days of intense combat.
The Israeli army killed Hezbollah’s Bint Jbeil sector commander, Ali Rida Abbas.
“Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights but doesn’t say for what crime,” Masoud Pezeshkian said.
The president highlights Jewish state’s courage and partnership during regional conflict.
Can it now disarm Hezbollah, or will it risk national fragmentation?
The fatality was identified as Israel Defense Forces Sergeant First Class (res.) Lidor Porat, 31, from Ashdod.