IDF kills 9 terrorists during 2-day raid in Jenin | Northern and southern Israel under rocket fire | US is reportedly delaying shipment of bombs to Israel

11:57 - 9 terrorists killed in Jenin during 2-day long counterterror raid

During a counterterror operation in the Jenin area lasting over 48 hours, Israeli security forces killed nine terrorists in airstrikes and firefights, destroyed dozens of explosives and arrested numerous terror suspects.

Forces of the Border Police, the Shin Bet and the IDF's Duvdevan, Haruv and other commando unites killed six armed terrorists in a firefight.

During the operation, the forces also destroyed four explosives laboratories and dozens of explosives planted under roads, and confiscated ten weapons.

במבצע של 48 שעות לסיכול טרור במרחב ג׳נין: תשעה מחבלים חוסלו מהקרקע ומהאוויר, הושמדו עשרות מטענים ונעצרו מבוקשים.

לפרטים המלאים:https://t.co/2cakGMpgqj pic.twitter.com/0eOenQi9jn

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) November 21, 2024

11:35 - IDF chief orders investigation of death of Israeli civilian in Lebanon

The Israeli army said Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi appointed a team of experts to examine and strengthen operational discipline within the IDF, following the death of Major (res.) Zeev Erlich in southern Lebanon.

"The team will deal with the creation of a detailed picture regarding operational discipline, the orders and procedures of the army, the rules of conduct and the norms used in the army units on the two main combat fronts - North and South," the army said.

"The team will begin its activities immediately, and will submit its recommendations to the Chief of Staff in about two weeks from today."

In addition, the IDF's Northern Command and the military police are investigating the circumstances of Erlich's death. He worked as a tour guide and historian, and reportedly was not on active reserve duty when he accompanied troops to an ancient fortress in southern Lebanon, where he was killed in an ambush.

11:22 - IDF completes overnight wave of airstrikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh

The IDF said it carried out another wave of airstrikes on headquarters and other military targets of Hezbollah in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut overnight.

"The attacks are another part of the IDF's operation to hit Hezbollah's terror stronghold in Dahiyeh, from where the terrorist organization plans and carries out acts of terror against the citizens of the State of Israel."

"All of the targets that were attacked were deliberately placed by Hezbollah in the heart of the civilian population," the IDF stated. "Prior to the attack, many steps were taken to reduce the chance of harming civilians, including gathering preliminary intelligence, accurate observation and advance warnings to evacuate the population in the area."

Airstrikes tonight Striking the Dahieh Suburb of Southern Beirut, targeting known Hezbollah strongholds. pic.twitter.com/abOgZ9j4fA

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) November 21, 2024

09:16 - IDF issues evacuation order for Tyre prior to airstrikes

IDF Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee recently issued an evacuation order for parts of the coastal city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

"To all residents in Tyre, specifically in the building specified in the attached map and the buildings adjacent to it. You are located near Hezbollah facilities and interests, against which the IDF will act forcefully in the near future. For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate this building and the adjacent buildings immediately and stay away from them for a distance of no less than 500 meters."

#عاجل إلى جميع السكان المتواجدين في صور وتحديدًا في المبنى المحدد في الخريطة المرفقة والمباني المجاورة له

⭕️أنتم تتواجدون بالقرب من منشآت ومصالح تابعة لحزب الله حيث سيعمل ضدها جيش الدفاع بقوة على المدى الزمني القريب

⭕️من أجل سلامتكم وسلامة أبناء عائلتكم عليكم اخلاء هذا المبنى… pic.twitter.com/MMl9Z5ljh7

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) November 21, 2024

09:15 - Biden administration is reportedly delaying shipment of one-ton bombs

A shipment of some 20,000 Mk84 one-ton bombs to Israel is being delayed by the decision of the Biden administration, Channel 12 News reports.

Despite efforts to establish local production lines, Israel continues negotiating with the American government in an attempt to resolve the crisis.

According to the report, the delay may affect operational capabilities, but temporary solutions are ensuring that Israel can continue to hit its targets, for now.

08:41 - Rocket launched from Gaza intercepted by IDF

The IDF announced following the siren that sounded at 08:29 in Kerem Shalom, that a projectile that was fired from the southern Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory was intercepted by the IAF.

08:31 - Sirens sounded in Kerem Shalom, a community near the Gaza Strip

07:59 - IDF announces name of soldier killed in Lebanon

The IDF announced this morning that Sergeant Gur Kehati, aged 20, from Nir Banim, a soldier in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

06:59 - Drone intercepted by IAF over Galilee

Following the sirens that sounded between 06:25 and 06:36 regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the Western Galilee area, a UAV that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory was intercepted by the IAF.
Fallen fragments from the interception were identified in the Western Galilee area. At this moment, no injuries were reported.

06:28 - Sirens sound in the Western Galilee area, northern Israel

03:15 - Strikes reported in Dahiyeh

The Hezbollah affiliated network Al-Manar reported that IDF strikes in Beirut's Dahiya quarter.

02:01 - IDF issues evacuation warning for parts of Dahiyeh

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avicahy Adraee issued an evacuation order for parts of the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut.

02:00 - Palestinians report dozens killed in strikes in Beit Lahiya

The Hamas-affiliated Palestinian news agency Shehab reported that 66 people were killed in an IDF strike near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip. According to Shehab, "most of the dead are women and children." The organization also reported that 22 people were killed in an IDF strike in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City.