ROCKET ATTACK
Israel kills a top Hezbollah commander, which replies with a rocket barrage
Israeli forces killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon with a drone strike, prompting Hezbollah to retaliate with a heavy rocket barrage across the border. The incident escalated tensions amid efforts by Western diplomats to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. Cross-border exchanges intensified as Israeli officials discussed shifting military focus from Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah, seen as a more formidable threat. The conflict has displaced over 150,000 people, with fears that further escalation could lead to widespread devastation and regional conflict involving Iran.
Hezbollah says it attacked 9 Israeli military sites with rockets, drones
Hezbollah has launched rockets and weaponised drones at nine Israeli military sites in retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed a senior Hezbollah field commander. This coordinated attack is the second consecutive day of hostilities on Lebanon's southern border. Hezbollah fired rockets at six Israeli military locations and launched attack drones at several other targets, including Israel's northern command headquarters. The group's statement indicated that this attack was in response to the killing of their commander and follows a series of retaliatory attacks on Wednesday.
Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed
Earlier Wednesday, Hezbollah fired a massive barrage of rockets into northern Israel, further escalating tensions as the fate of an internationally backed plan for a cease-fire in Gaza hung in the balance. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed ally of the Palestinian Hamas group, has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
Hezbollah rains rockets on Israel after strike kills commander
Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior commander in south Lebanon. The cross-border exchanges, escalating since Hamas's attack on Israel in October, have intensified with Hezbollah using drones and Israel retaliating with targeted strikes. Hezbollah launched "dozens of Katyusha rockets" and guided missiles, while Israel intercepted many of the 150 projectiles fired and struck Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon. The strikes have caused multiple fires, but no immediate casualties. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands and resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
Hezbollah fires big rocket salvo at Israel after senior commander killed
Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli strike that killed a senior commander in southern Lebanon. Tensions between the Iran-backed group and Israel have escalated, with both sides exchanging fire since the Gaza war. The conflict has raised concerns of a larger confrontation, with casualties on both sides.
Moscow says US to blame for civilian deaths in Russia from rockets it supplied to Ukraine
Russia accused Ukraine of using US-supplied HIMARS rockets to kill women and children in the Belgorod region, blaming Washington for the deaths. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed the attacks occurred after the US permitted Ukraine to fire these weapons into Russian territory. She asserted that fragments of the rockets would serve as proof. Reuters could not verify the claim, and neither Ukraine nor the US commented immediately. Zakharova provided no images of rocket fragments or details on casualties.
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US flies B-1B bomber for first precision bomb drill in 7 years as tensions simmer with North Korea
The United States conducted a precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea, flying a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first time in seven years. This exercise, seen as a show of force against North Korea, included other advanced U.S. and South Korean fighter jets. The drill aimed to demonstrate the U.S. security commitment to South Korea and strengthen joint defense posture. North Korea has recently engaged in provocative actions, including launching rockets and floating balloons carrying trash toward South Korea.
Israeli troops launch attacks in central Gaza, possibly widening their offensive
The Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, intensifying operations in Deir al-Balah and Bureij. This escalation comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with UN agencies warning of potential mass starvation. Tensions are also high in Jerusalem as an annual march through Palestinian neighborhoods proceeds. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to extend the shutdown of Al Jazeera's local offices, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security along the Lebanese border following Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Hezbollah drone falls in northern Israeli city, no injuries: Israel's military
Air raid sirens had sent the city's roughly 75,000 residents running for shelter, after a day of continuous rocket fire from Lebanon at northern Israel. Israel's military said throughout the day it had responded by striking Hezbollah targets.
Hezbollah fighters shoot down an Israeli drone in Lebanon and fire rockets at an Israeli base
Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon and fired rockets at an Israeli military base. Israeli drone strikes caused casualties. Tensions escalate along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Israeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over
At the south end of Gaza, Israeli forces pressing an offensive into Rafah found rocket launchers and other weapons as well as tunnel shafts built by Hamas in the city centre, the army said. Tank-led Israeli troops aim to break up Hamas' fighting formations in the city on the border with Egypt.
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'
UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights condemn Israeli strike in Rafah. 45 killed in Gaza camp. IDF targeted Hamas officials. Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake.' Paramedics, firefighters respond in safe zones. Sirens in Tel Aviv.
Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas's West Bank headquarters commander, and Khaled Najjar, another senior commander. Rabia managed military operations and directed attacks in the West Bank, while Najjar coordinated shooting attacks and funneled funds to Hamas operatives. Despite an ICJ order to halt operations, Israel continued its assault in Rafah.
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
Hamas' military wing claimed the attack, and rocket launches could be heard in central Gaza. The Israeli military said eight projectiles crossed into Israel after being launched from the area of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces recently launched an incursion. It said "a number" of the projectiles were intercepted.
Israel strikes rocket launchers aimed at border crossing expediting aid deliveries
An Israeli airstrike destroyed two rocket launchers in Rafah targeting the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the IDF reported. This week, 2,000 aid trucks entered Gaza, mostly through Kerem Shalom, crucial since Egypt closed its Rafah border after Israel's takeover. Undelivered food rots on Egypt's side. IDF operations in Rafah eliminated Hamas squads and uncovered weapons caches. In northern Gaza, a Hamas arms stash was found in a school. Israeli airstrikes hit 50 targets, including weapons facilities. Hamas's October 7 attacks killed 1,200 people and took 252 hostages, with 125 remaining, 39 presumed dead.
Russian missiles kill 6 in Ukraine's second-largest city where Moscow's troops are pressing
Zelenskyy highlights fighting along the border. Ukrainian rockets shot down in Belgorod region. Regional Gov Vyacheslav Gladkov reports civilian casualties.
New star wars plan: US rushes to counter Chinese and Russian threats in orbit
US Defense Department is looking to acquire a new generation of ground- and space-based tools that will allow it to defend its satellite network from attack and, if necessary, to disrupt or disable enemy spacecraft in orbit, Pentagon officials have said in a series of interviews, speeches and recent statements.
Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing
Israel's tanks advance into Jabalia in Gaza, fighting Hamas militants. The offensive targets eradicating Hamas, with clashes in Rafah. International pressure mounts to stop the assault led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Rafah. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announces troop deployment in Rafah, while Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri vows to defend.
Russia says it downed 10 US-supplied missiles over Crimea as Blinken visits Kyiv
Russia's Defence Ministry intercepted 10 US-supplied Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea near the Belbek air base. Sevastopol Gov. Mikhail Razvozhayev confirmed the downing of missiles. Russian air defences also stopped nine Ukrainian drones, two Vilha rockets, anti-radar HARM missiles, and Hammer guided bombs over the Belgorod region. Belgorod Gov.
Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
The Israeli military reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but no humanitarian aid has entered yet, and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military incursion. The closure, prompted by a Hamas rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers, has raised concerns about aid operations in Gaza. The U.S. paused a bomb shipment to Israel last week over fears of a full-scale assault on Rafah, further straining U.S.-Israel relations.
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing early Tuesday, and it remains closed.
Israel attacks Rafah after Hamas claims responsibility for deadly rocket attack
Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas near the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials reported at least 19 people killed by Israeli fire. Hamas claimed responsibility for attacking the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, where Israel said three soldiers were killed. Israel closed the crossing to aid trucks but kept others open. Hamas said it targeted an Israeli army base, not the commercial crossing. Israel retaliated with airstrikes, killing three and later nine Palestinians, including a baby.
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel after deadly south Lebanon strike
A Lebanese security source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed the strike killed "four civilians". Mais al-Jabal municipality chief Abdelmoneim Shukair had earlier told AFP that three people were killed, saying they were a couple and their son.
Israel strikes Hamas rocket launchers, tunnel shafts
Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes in Gaza, targeting operational tunnel shafts, an anti-tank missile launch post, and Hamas terror infrastructure. The strikes were in response to a missile fired at Sderot, intercepted by aerial defenses. Fighter jets also targeted Hamas targets in central Gaza, including a terrorist squad and weapons storage facility. Additionally, two anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon landed near Moshav Dovev in Israel, prompting IDF strikes on the sources of fire and on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Ahead of ceasefire talks in Cairo, Israeli strikes kill over 20
Israel has regularly carried out airstrikes on Rafah since the start of the war and has threatened to send in ground troops, saying Rafah is the last major Hamas stronghold in the coastal enclave. The United States and others have urged Israel not to invade, fearing a humanitarian catastrophe.
5 Israeli state-of-the-art multilayered air-defense systems that protected it from Iran's drone and missile strikes
Iran launched more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles toward Israel on Saturday evening.
Iran-Israel war: Just how did Israel manage to resist 99% of Iran's 300 missile, drone attacks?
Israel faces a barrage of Iranian drones and missiles, testing its robust air defense system, which includes: Arrow that intercepts long-range missiles, David's Sling which is designed for medium-range missile interception, Patriot which is for intercepting aircraft and drones and the Iron Dome which is specialized in shooting down short-range rockets with a success rate of over 90%.
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