IDF strikes 150 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 150 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, focusing on weapons and command sites.
Netanyahu thanks Orbán, congratulates Magyar on election win
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Hungary's Viktor Orbán and congratulated Peter Magyar on his election victory.
Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israeli settlements and military sites
Hezbollah deployed a swarm of suicide drones against the Even Menachem settlement and the Khirbet Ma'ar (Shomera) base in northern Israel, with high‑quality video footage released showing the operation.
IDF intercepts 10 Hezbollah drones over northern Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces released video showing they shot down a Hezbollah‑launched drone targeting northern Israel, stating that a total of ten drones were intercepted.
IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas operative Bashiti
The Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet carried out a strike that eliminated Hamas operative Youssef Ibrahim Mahmoud Bashiti, who was involved in the building collapse that killed 21 IDF soldiers.
Israeli Mass Emigration Wave Accelerating
Israeli Channel 15 reports on a mass emigration wave with new emigrants no longer ashamed to leave. Israelis cite security, economic, and mental difficulties, with one saying 'the ethos of sacrifice has become very shallow' and questioning what they're sacrificing for. The report compares current sentiment to pre-October 7th refusal movements.
Multiple rocket barrages, drone attacks on northern Israel
Multiple rocket barrages and drone swarms targeted Israeli military positions across northern Israel and the Lebanon border area on April 12. Attacks included the 146th Division headquarters at Ga'aton, Nahariya settlement, artillery positions at Dishon, multiple barracks including Avivim and Ya'ara/Shomera, and positions near the Bint Jbeil area. The attacks occurred throughout the day from early morning through late evening.
CENTCOM Commander Cooper to visit Israel
CENTCOM Commander Cooper will travel to Israel tomorrow, amid heightened US military activity in the Middle East related to the Iran blockade and potential strikes.
Israeli media reports IDF gearing up for renewed conflict with Iran
All three major Hebrew TV networks (Channel 12, Kan, Channel 13) reported in what appears to be a coordinated defense official leak that the IDF is gearing up for renewed conflict with Iran. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed the military to move to a heightened state of readiness and prepare for immediate resumption of hostilities, including potential Iranian surprise attacks. A senior defense official told Kan that Israel is interested in renewing the war because it ended too early without sufficient pressure on Iran regarding the nuclear issue and ballistic missiles.
Sirens blare in Kiryat Shmona northern Israel
Air raid sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas in northern Israel, near the Lebanon border. The message includes flags representing Iran, Lebanon, a sword, a pirate flag, and the US, suggesting possible connection to regional tensions involving Hezbollah and Iran.