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Israel-Hamas War Day 362: What's happening in Lebanon and Gaza?

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188th Brigade exercise photos published on October 2, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
188th Brigade exercise photos published on October 2, 2024
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IDF announces 7 IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah during Lebanon ground operation

During the ambush, Hezbollah reportedly attacked the IDF soldiers with anti-tank missiles and forces on the ground. 

By YONAH JEREMY BOB, KESHET NEEV, DARCIE GRUNBLATT
 L to R: Capt. Harel Etinger, Sgt.-Maj. Nazar Itkin, Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay, Capt. Itai Ariel Giat, St.-Sgt. Ido Broyer, St.-Sgt. Almken Terefe, Sgt.-Maj. Or Mantzur. (illustration) (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
L to R: Capt. Harel Etinger, Sgt.-Maj. Nazar Itkin, Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay, Capt. Itai Ariel Giat, St.-Sgt. Ido Broyer, St.-Sgt. Almken Terefe, Sgt.-Maj. Or Mantzur. (illustration)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF announced the names of seven soldiers who fell in battle in southern Lebanon Wednesday afternoon, as well as those who were wounded in the operations. 

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IDF announced that Captain Eitan Oster, 22, was killed in Lebanon

Captain Oster, who was 22 years old and from Modi'in, was a soldier in the Egoz Unit.

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 Captain Eitan Oster, 22, from Modiin, who fell in Lebanon. (photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Captain Eitan Oster, 22, from Modiin, who fell in Lebanon.
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An Israeli soldier, Captain Eitan Itzhak Oster, was killed during fighting in Lebanon, the IDF announced on Wednesday.

Captain Oster, 22 years old and from Modi'in, was a squad commander in the Egoz Unit. He is the first fallen soldier to be announced since the start of Israel's invasion of Lebanon on Monday.

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IDF chief of staff, head of Shin Bet, and head of Mossad hold situational assessment meeting

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A situational assessment meeting was held by the IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar, and Head of the Mossad David Barnea on Wednesday afternoon, the IDF said as the meeting took place.

Additionally, after the meeting, footage was released of the 'Baz' (F15) fighter jets departing for strikes during Tuesday night from Tel Nof Airbase.

Footage of 'Baz' (F15) fighter jets departing for strikes during the night from Tel Nof Airbase, October 2, 2024 (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESMAN UNIT)

The Chief of Staff, the Head of the Shin Bet, and the Head of the Mossad conduct a situation assessment on October 2, 2024 (credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)The Chief of Staff, the Head of the Shin Bet, and the Head of the Mossad conduct a situation assessment on October 2, 2024 (credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

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Around 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon toward Upper Galilee area - IDF

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Approximately 40 projectiles crossed into the Upper Galilee area on Wednesday afternoon, with many intercepted by the IDF, while others struck open areas, Israel's military announced shortly after the incident.

Additionally, at noon on Wednesday, the drone invasion in the Western Gailie area from Lebanon was also successfully intercepted, the IDF added.

Following the sirens between 13:07 and 13:09 on Wednesday, a suspicious aerial target struck an open area in the Upper Galilee area.

There were no subsequent reports of casualties or wounded from the strikes. 

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Hezbollah says 'we are only in the first round' following clashes with Israeli troops

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Hezbollah is "only in the first round" following clashes with Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, the militant group's media chief Mohammad Afif said on Wednesday.

 

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Israel conducts strike in Dahieh suburb of Beirut - report

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Israel conducted an airstrike in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut on Wednesday, according to Israeli media reports citing Lebanese media. 

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Dozens of Lebanon rockets fired toward Israel's North, hits to 4 Metula houses

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Dozen of rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel on Wednesday morning, resulting in four houses being struck in Metula, Army Radio reported shortly after the incident.

There have been no subsequent reports of wounded.

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IDF 36th Division joins ground operation in Lebanon

The soldiers will be accompanied by the Israel Air Force and the 282nd Artillery Brigade.

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188th Brigade exercise photos published on October 2, 2024 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
188th Brigade exercise photos published on October 2, 2024
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The 36th Division of the IDF will be joining the targeted raids on the Hezbollah terror group during Israel's ground operation in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Wednesday morning.

The 36th Division, which will join the fighting in Lebanon, will include soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade, along with additional forces, the IDF said. 

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Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Halevi discuses Iranian attack with CENTCOM General Kurilla

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Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi conducted a phone call with Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Erik Kurilla following the Tuesday Iranian missile attack, the Israeli military said on Wednesday morning.

Israel's military noted that the IDF and US Armed Forces operated together in defense several days before and during the Iranian attack.

"The IDF will continue to deepen its relationship with the US Armed Forces due to our commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the militaries," Israel's military added.

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Israeli military says regular infantry, armored units joining ground operation in Lebanon

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The Israeli military said on Wednesday the 36th Division and additional forces are joining the ground operation in Lebanon.

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Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know

  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 101 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says