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The IDF has launched a defensive operation against the Hezbollah terror organisation by conducting precise intelligence-based strikes on hundreds of Hezbollah targets. Our goal is to thwart imminent attacks planned by Hezbollah who intended to use the very weapons that we destroyed - at Israeli homes,
said the Israeli military Our goal is to make sure that Israeli families can safely and securely return to their homes,
Hezbollah doesn't want you to watch this video. And they really don't want you to share it,
We must continue to attack Hezbollah,
This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling while supporting the continued development of an advanced high-powered laser defense system, currently in its later stages of development,
So let me be clear, Israel and Lebanon can choose a different path, despite the sharp escalation in recent days, a diplomatic solution is still viable,
We will do everything to ensure this proposal is accepted,
There will be no ceasefire in the north."
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on X It would be a mistake by the prime minister to refuse it because he would be taking responsibility for regional escalation,
Macron told reporters in Canada We are preparing shoulder to shoulder with Northern Command for a ground maneuver. Prepared, if activated. This is a decision to be made above us,
he told soldiers, in a video distributed by the Israeli military Our policy is clear: we’re continuing to strike Hizbollah with all [our] strength, and we won’t stop until we achieve all our objectives – first and foremost the return of the northern residents to their homes securely,
Netanyahu said as he landed in New York where he is due to address the UN General Assembly on Friday We are under threat from different fronts. As much as the hostage deal is crucial, I feel like the priorities have changed in this country.”
We are used to life under these threats, ... Last night I went out and I knew that some rockets might come, but I thought: what’s the difference if I stay at home?”
I went to the shelter as soon as I heard the air siren, but I’m not afraid,
said Ravit, a 28-year-old teacher, on the promenade Was there an attack this morning?”
asked Eyal Kadosh, 31, confused, while resting on a bench with a friend after their daily workout Until a few months ago, people here in Tel Aviv still had hope to put pressure on the government, but things have changed,
We know that these things are connected to each other, the northern part and the southern part, they’re all part of the same large situation in which we are at from October 7th on. And we’re very worried that if we don’t make the right decisions now, we will miss this amazing opportunity to get the hostages out,
Dickmann said on Thursday What we’re saying, what the world is saying, is very clear, and we’ll be looking to work with the Israelis and all the parties throughout the rest of the day,
It is now the G7 countries, the European Union, the leading Arab countries, everyone speaking with one clear voice about the need to get that cease-fire in the north,
Blinken said in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday before he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top strategy advisor, Ron Dermer, in New York I can’t speak for him,
Blinken said of Netanyahu