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IDF says it has hit 1,600 Hezbollah terror targets in several waves ■ Government declares 'special home front situation' throughout Israel ■ IDF conducts 'targeted' attack in Beirut against Hezbollah commander ■ IDF says it hit 800 Hezbollah targets; 210 rockets launched from Lebanon at northern, central Israel ■ Israeli army urges residents in south Lebanon to distance themselves from weapons storage sites ■ U.S. to send additional troops to Middle East, Pentagon says

Hezbollah's leadership remains intact despite Israeli strikes, but Iran faces a dilemma: Support its key proxy without escalating into direct conflict or risk losing influence in Lebanon, its most vital regional asset

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said that given the Lebanese government's 'failure to exercise its sovereignty over Hezbollah-controlled southern Lebanon,' the IDF had the right to 'take over' areas from which missiles could be fired into Israel

IDF says it conducted over 400 strikes in Lebanon ■ Netanyahu to convene security discussion at Israeli army HQ in Tel Aviv ■ Home in northern Israel hit by rocket from Lebanon, sparking fire ■ Lebanese Health Ministry: 37 killed in Israeli attack in Beirut Friday; Hezbollah confirms top commanders, senior figures killed in attack ■ Air Force attacks Hamas operatives in Gaza City building previously used as school; medical sources in Gaza say 22 people killed

This week's synchronized pager explosions that killed tens of Hezbollah operatives and wounded thousands more terrorized everyone in Lebanon. Israelis need to be asking: what has this accomplished, and what will be the cost?

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah: Pager blasts could be called 'a declaration of war,' will meet 'just punishment' ■ IDF chief approves northern front plans as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon ■ Several Israelis wounded in Hezbollah anti-tank, drone hits in country's north ■ Jewish Israeli businessman charged with plotting assassinations of Netanyahu and key officials for Iran ■ Eight Israelis wounded by Hezbollah missile fire in country's north

As Israel knows well, a mass casualty attack creates national insecurity, which in turn can create immense public pressure on decision-makers. But if the goal of the strike was to produce such an effect in Lebanon and weaken Hezbollah, that may turn out to be a far-reaching ambition

14 killed, over 450 wounded in new Hezbollah-targeted radio device explosions, Lebanon says ■ IDF sends additional forces north, recruits reserve personnel ■ Israel Police say Hezbollah tried to assassinate ex-IDF, defense chief Ya'alon in 2023 ■ UN votes approves nonbinding Palestinian proposal condemning Israel presence in West Bank, Gaza ■ IDF says shot down drone launched from Iraq toward north

After leaflets bearing the IDF logo urging Lebanese residents to evacuate were dropped in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army said the distribution was not carried out with proper authorization and the incident is under investigation

Likud MK Ariel Kellner: Israel's current border with Lebanon is 'unsustainable' • Government 'cannot provide security to northern Israelis'

Israel mistakenly issues statement condemning unannounced ICC arrest warrants ■ Netanyahu's office denies plans to replace gov't-appointed northern coordinator ■ IDF probe finds three hostages killed in November likely after Israeli strike ■ Forty rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, IDF says ■ Netanyahu: Situation in northern border requires 'shift in the balance of powers,' Israel would 'exact price' from Houthis

Lebanon is in the midst of a crisis on many levels, and Israel's threats 'to send it to the stone age' are met with rolled eyes, as many Lebanese feel they are already there. The Lebanese people have risen up before, but Hezbollah is too well armed and too well supported to be challenged

Former hostage Kaid Farhan Elkadi in good condition after rescue from Gaza ■ Minister Regev violates military censorship, publishes location of rescue ■ Israeli soldier lightly wounded in drone strike near border with Lebanon ■ White House: U.S. will defend Israel if Iran attacks ■ Top EU official to seek sanctions against Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Fires erupted in several locations in northern Israel as a result of rocket fire from Lebanon throughout Friday ■ The IDF attacked several targets in Lebanon, killing at least seven Hezbollah operatives

After the last major power plant in Lebanon was forced to shut down, the country has been in a shroud of darkness for over a week. The government is making an effort to secure fuel donations, mainly from Algeria, to provide a partial solution

Netanyahu doubts deal, insists Israel's control of Gaza-Egypt border; Hamas criticizes U.S. proposal ■ IDF says over 100 rockets, drones fired from Lebanon; some intercepted, others fell in open areas ■ Biden: Working 'around the clock' for Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal ■ Cease-fire talks to be held in Cairo on Thursday and Friday, Egyptian FM says; Israeli source says date not yet set ■ Waiting period for Iranian retaliation 'could be long,' IRGC spokesperson says

At least three other Israeli strikes were reported across Lebanon on Monday evening

Israeli fire fighting units worked to put out the flames in northern Israel Monday ignited by the by the exploding drones. This comes after Sunday's barrage in which 33 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel.

The Israeli army reported it struck a Hezbollah weapons storage facility, as well as other terror related sites in southern Lebanon. Local health authorities say the victims include a mother and her two children

Palestinian reports: 17 killed in Israeli strike in refugee camp in central Gaza ■ Israel airstrikes car in West Bank's Jenin, two Hamas members killed ■ Ten killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon, health officials say ■ Israel negotiating team expresses 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, Netanyahu office says ■ Senior Hamas official: 'No major issue was agreed upon in the latest round of talks'