Israel at war: What happened on day 463?
IDF announces four soldiers killed in northern Gaza • Hamas says Netanyahu has agreed to end the war •Hostage negotiations may conclude before Trump's inauguration
IAF strikes three suspects near Mount Dov who advanced toward Israel
"The IDF continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the military emphasized.
The Israel Air Force struck three suspects in the Mount Dov (Shaba Farms) area, located at the border between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF announced on Saturday evening.
It said that before the strike, the three suspects were identified as they moved toward Israeli territory.
"The IDF continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the military emphasized.
Israel's military has conducted further activities in Lebanon this past week against Hezbollah while also continuing to affirm its commitment to the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
Go to the full article >>Israel Air Force strikes three suspects near Mount Dov advancing toward Israel
The Israel Air Force struck three suspects in the Mount Dov (Shaba Farms) area, located at the border between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF announced on Saturday evening.
It said that the three suspects were identified as they moved toward Israeli territory.
"The IDF continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the military emphasized.
Go to the full article >>IDF announces deaths of four soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip
The four soldiers were killed after terrorists ambushed an IDF convoy traveling through Beit Hanoun and detonated an explosive device.
Four soldiers were killed in battle in northern Gaza, the IDF announced Saturday night.
Go to the full article >>Hamas releases preview of video 'Soon, Time Is Running Out' on Telegram
Hamas released a possible hostage video preview on its Telegram channel Saturday evening entitled "Soon, Time Is Running Out" as hostage families prepare for the rally later Saturday evening.
Go to the full article >>Netanyahu hosts situational assessment on hostage deal, instructs Barnea to head to Qatar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a situational assessment Saturday evening regarding the issue of hostages, according to a statement from his office.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Netanyahu instructed Mossad Chief David Barnea, Shin Bet Chief, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, and Diplomatic Adviser Ophir Falk to travel to Doha to continue advancing a hostage deal.
Go to the full article >>Lebanese army deploys to southwest Lebanon as IDF withdraws - report
Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman said that an IDF withdrawal of southern Lebanon by Jan. 26 would be "an abandonment of the northern residents and an extreme act of irresponsibility."
The Lebanese army is quickly deploying in the western part of southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported Saturday afternoon, citing Lebanese reports.
Go to the full article >>Trump's Mideast envoy arrives in Israel, hostage talks progress
President-elect Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Saturday after talks in Qatar regarding the hostage deal.
A senior Israeli official also stated on Saturday that progress has been made in negotiations over the hostage deal in Qatar. He noted that an ongoing assessment is underway to determine whether this progress justifies elevating the Israeli delegation by sending the Mossad chief, Shin Bet director, and Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon to Doha. According to the official, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to decide on the matter later today.
A White House spokesperson told reporters on Friday, “We have made some progress, but Hamas continues to create obstacles at the negotiating table.” American and Israeli officials have expressed concerns that if an agreement is not reached before former U.S. President Donald Trump takes office, the negotiations could reach a serious impasse.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: IDF drone locates terrorist before IDF eliminates him in Jabalya
Using drone reconnaissance, the troops spotted three terrorists who approached and took cover in a nearby structure.
Givati Brigade soldiers located and killed three terrorists in the Jabalya area during an operation aimed at thwarting an imminent attack, according to the IDF on Saturday.
As part of the operation, soldiers identified several terrorists moving in the vicinity.
Using drone reconnaissance, the troops spotted three terrorists who approached and took cover in a nearby structure. The terrorists attempted to ambush the soldiers through a shaft inside the building.
Go to the full article >>Hochstein guarantees full IDF withdrawal before end of ceasefire - report
He reportedly explained that he had secured "a detailed timeline for the withdrawal" following direct discussions with Israeli officials.
US special envoy Amos Hochstein has reassured senior Lebanese officials that Washington is determined to oversee the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon by the end of the 60-day ceasefire period, Al-Akhbar reported on Saturday night.
According to the Lebanese newspaper, Hochstein conveyed this assurance during meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. He reportedly explained that he had secured "a detailed timeline for the withdrawal" following direct discussions with Israeli officials and emphasized that "January 26 will be the final date for Israeli forces in Lebanon."
The report also noted that Hochstein requested the Lebanese Armed Forces to strengthen their deployment in the region and enhance readiness to "fill the void" left by the Israeli exit.
Go to the full article >>IDF strikes buildings in southern Lebanon - report
The IDF has allegedly struck buildings in the Ayta ash Shab area in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Saturday, citing Lebanese news sources.
This is a developing story.
Go to the full article >>Israel at 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
- 98 hostages remain in Gaza
- 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says
- The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30
- The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.