WCK probe leak raises new questions over why IDF colonel was not prosecuted
IDF maintains Col. Nochi Mendel's error was insufficient for indictment since he believed he was targeting Hamas.
IDF maintains Col. Nochi Mendel's error was insufficient for indictment since he believed he was targeting Hamas.
Defense minister says Israel will launch 'all-out war' against senior PA officials, terror infrastructure if an October 7-style attack is planned • Statement follows stabbing attack near Kusra
According to KAN News, the terrorist's phone fell from his pocket while fleeing the scene and has been identified as an individual known to the security establishment.
Israel's defense establishment is maintaining maximum readiness ahead of Rosh Hashanah, amid concerns that Hezbollah, Hamas, or Iran could seek to exploit the holiday period.
The aim of the exercise is to improve the division’s capabilities and readiness in the face of a large-scale October 7-style surprise attack, based on the lessons drawn from the massacre.
Earlier, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. IDF forces fired at one of the drones and intercepted it, with no injuries reported by the IDF.
While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.
It was not immediately clear when the operation would begin, with reports from Israeli media pointing out that hundreds of settlements could be removed.
During questioning, one of the terrorists revealed the location of a weapons cache, containing an M16 rifle and a large quantity of explosives.
According to the IDF, increased movement of military forces, including aircraft, will be noticeable throughout the country, though it affirmed there is no concern about a security incident.
Ahead of the strikes, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya issued an evacuation order to residents of the southern Lebanese town of Arab Salim on X/Twitter.