IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut | Israel under fire - Hezbollah shoots over 250 rockets so far today | Body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan found in UAE

18:28 - IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh district

Amid incessant rocket fire by Hezbollah throughout the day, the IDF said it struck the headquarters of the terror group in its stronghold, the Dahiyeh district, in southern Beirut.

The military said the command centers were hidden in civilian buildings, from where "Hezbollah conducts its fighting against the citizens of Israel, and directs its terrorist actions to harm 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. This is another example of the terrorist organization Hezbollah's cynical use of Lebanese citizens as human shields," the IDF added.

13:50 - IDF issues evacuation order to residents of Gaza City suburb

Hamas terrorists continue to launch rockets from a heavily built-up area outside Gaza City. In response, the IDF has issued new evacuation orders to residents. The IDF has reported that Hamas members are using civilian housing, hospitals, and schools in the suburb to mask their movement for operational purposes. Hamas denies the claims against them and continues to accuse Israeli forces for targeting populated areas.

13:25 - Around 150 rocket launches into Israel today

According to Ynet news, Magen David Adom emergency services Dir.-Gen. Eli Bin said four people were wounded in Petah Tikva in light condition and one wounded in moderate condition following Hezbollah's rocket barrage into the center. There was an injury reported in Nahariya after a direct hit was identified on a building. Falls were identified in Petah Tikva and Haifa. Since this morning, about 150 launches by Hezbollah in Lebanon have been identified crossing into Israeli territory.

13:17 - 30 rockets launched towards the Galilee

Following sirens that sounded in the areas of the Upper Galilee, Western Galilee, Haifa Bay, and HaCarmel between 13:00 and 13:08, the IDF announced that approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted, and fallen projectiles were identified.

13:10 - 8 rockets launched towards central Israel

Following sirens that sounded in central Israel, the IDF announced that eight projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, the majority of which were intercepted. We are looking into the reports regarding projectile or shrapnel falls.

13:02 - 10 rockets launched towards central Israel

Following the sirens that sounded in central Israel, approximately 10 projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and several falls were identified.

10:37 - IDF targets weapons smuggling to Hezbollah from Syria

The IDF said it conducted an overnight strike on "terror infrastructure used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons from Syria into Lebanon, adjacent to the Jousieh border crossing in the northern Beqaa area."

10:25 - Metula mayor says extensive damage to buildings

According to a report in Ynet, Metula Mayor David Azoulay said that "eight volleys [of rockets] were carried out this morning that caused extensive damage to buildings in the community." "

"There are no casualties, but there is a lot of property damage," he reported.

10:14 - 25 launches detected from Lebanon towards Galilee

Following sirens that sounded in the area of the Upper Galilee at 9:59, the IDF said that approximately 25 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and several falls were identified in open areas.

09:21 - 50-year-old woman injured in latest rocket barrage

A woman in her 50s was lightly wounded by shrapnel from a projectile in the latest Hezbollah rocket barrage targeting the Western Galilee following a direct hit on a factory in Ma'alot Tarshiha.

09:15 - 30 projectiles fired into northern Israel in latest barrage

The IDF said following sirens that sounded between 08:43 and 08:45 in the Upper and Western Galilee areas, that approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and fallen projectiles were identified.

09:05 - PMO & Foreign Ministry confirms body found in UAE is slain Chabad rabbi

The Prime Minister's Office and the Foreign Ministry confirmed this morning that the body found in the UAE is that of missing Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad's emissary to Abu Dhabi.

The Prime Minister's Office said, "The UAE intelligence and security authorities have located the body of Zvi Kogan, who has been missing since Thursday, 21 November 2024."
The PM called the murder, "an abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism," and vowed to "deal with the criminals responsible."

"The murder of Zvi Kogan, of blessed memory, is an abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism. The State of Israel will use all means and will deal with the criminals responsible for his death to the fullest extent of the law."

08:36 - Body found in UAE, suspected to be missing Chabad rabbi

After a body was found in the UAE, authorities are investigating the identity following the suspected abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad's emissary to Abu Dhabi, who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by Uzbeks on behalf of Iran.

08: 29 - Palestinians report evacuations in Gaza City following IDF warnings

Following an evacuation order issued last night by IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee, Palestinian sources reported hundreds of people evacuating Shejaya overnight.

08:04 - Gunman killed in Jordan embassy shooting, 3 police injured

The gunman involved in the shooting at the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan was killed, and three police officers were wounded in the shooting, Reuters reported, citing a security official.

Jordan's government communications minister, Mohamed Momani, described the shooting as a terror attack.

07:41 - 6 launches into central Israel, 5 intercepted

The IDF announced following sirens that sounded between 07:27 and 07:28 in the areas of Dan, Sharon and Menashe, that six projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The Israel Air Force (IAF) intercepted five projectiles, and an additional one fell in an open area.

07:31 - Sirens sound in central Israel

Initial report - Sirens sounded across central Israel due to projectiles fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory. No reports of hits or casualties at this time.

07:27 - Several drones intercepted in northern Israel

The IDF announced following sirens that sounded between 06:15 and 06:56 regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the Western, Upper and Central Galilee, that a number of UAVs were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Two UAVs were intercepted, and additional interception attempts were made. The incident has concluded. At this time no injuries were reported.

02:25 - Gunshots reported outside Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan

The Saudi television network Al-Arabiya reported that Jordanian security forces had closed the road to the Israeli embassy in Amman and that ambulances were on the way. Reuters reported that gunshots were heard in the area and that people were evacuated.