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The Israeli Report - News from the War Updated Weekly

Israel Weekly Report: September 27 – October 4, 2024

Here is a day-by-day overview of the significant events that unfolded in Israel and its surrounding regions since September 27, 2024.

September 27, 2024

- Beirut Strikes: Israel launched a major airstrike targeting Hezbollah's central headquarters in the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut. The strikes were part of ongoing Israeli efforts to neutralize Hezbollah's leadership following escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

- Hassan Nasrallah Assassination: Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was reportedly killed during the attack in Beirut. This marked a significant escalation in Israel-Hezbollah hostilities, prompting heightened military readiness on both sides.

Updated: BREAKING AND HISTORIC NEWS!

One of the greatest terrorists alive was just bombed and killed by Israeli Air Force Friday, September 27th. It has been confirmed that Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Hezbollah headquarters in a Beirut, Lebanon suburb yesterday. Nasrallah was leading this terror group killing Israeli's for decades! He, with his funding source Iran, has been responsible for the deaths of an untold numbers of Israeli soldiers and civilians.

Hopefully this event convinces Iran to back away from war and instead pursue peace with Israel and the west.

September 28, 2024

- Rocket Fire Continues: Hezbollah responded with rocket attacks on northern Israel, targeting areas such as Safed and Metula. This led to further airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon.

- US Military Readjustments: Following the events in Beirut, President Biden directed the Pentagon to reassess and adjust the US military posture in the Middle East, signaling concern over the growing conflict.

September 29, 2024

- Cross-Border Attacks: Hezbollah continued to fire rockets into northern Israel, prompting retaliatory Israeli strikes. Airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's weapons depots and infrastructure, particularly in southern Lebanon.

- Lebanese Casualties: Reports indicated that at least 55 people were killed in Lebanon over the past few days of Israeli bombardments.

September 30, 2024

- Tensions in Gaza: While the conflict raged in Lebanon, tensions also escalated in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas military positions, killing dozens. Meanwhile, Palestinian militant groups launched rockets into Israeli territory.

- IDF Ground Operations: Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted limited ground operations near the Lebanese border to neutralize rocket launch sites and Hezbollah positions.

October 1, 2024

- Ground Invasion Looms: Israel massed tanks on the Lebanese border, signaling preparations for a possible ground invasion, though Israeli officials stated they hoped to avoid such an escalation.

October 2, 2024

- Rocket Barrage from Lebanon: Hezbollah fired 35 rockets toward northern Israel, hitting the Golan Heights and Safed. Israeli forces responded with heavy artillery and airstrikes.

- Evacuation Orders: Residents of several northern Israeli towns were instructed to evacuate or take shelter as the military declared these areas closed zones due to the intensifying rocket fire from Lebanon.

October 3, 2024

- Clashes in the West Bank: Israeli security forces conducted raids in the West Bank, arresting several suspected militants and encountering resistance.

October 4, 2024

- Increased Strikes on Gaza: Israeli airstrikes intensified in Gaza, with strikes targeting key Hamas command centers and military infrastructure. Civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, also faced damage, leading to international calls for restraint on both sides.

- Hezbollah Attacks Continue: Hezbollah launched a long-range missile into northern Israel, further escalating the conflict. Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.

The situation remains volatile, with the possibility of a broader ground invasion of Lebanon looming and both Hezbollah and Hamas maintaining rocket attacks on Israeli territory.

Israel at War - Day 357

Northern Border Escalation

The nearly 12 month conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas on the northern border has been renamed "Operation Northern Arrows", but as yet it is not being described as a full scale war.

- The United States and France are trying to negotiate a 21 day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, which is bad for Israel as it would allow the terror groups in the north time to rebuild for the next attack. As always, Israel is never left to finish the job, leaving the situation in limbo until the next time. For the time being Israel and Hezbollah have not agreed to end the fighting and it goes on.

- The expected escalation between Israel and Hezbollah began on Sunday, after Israel inflicted heavy damage on the terror organisation last week, with the death or injury of hundreds of the groups members from the exploding pagers and walkie-talkies. Those attacks were followed by a targeted missile attack last Friday afternoon on a building in southern Beirut, where a meeting of Hezbollah leaders was taking place. More than 15 top commanders inside the building were killed, including Ibrahim Aqil, the mastermind of many terror attacks against Israel. He was also wanted by America for the bombing of their Beirut Embassy in 1983, killing 241 people. Arab media said that 24 other Hezbollah members were missing in the rubble of the building.

- In a strong response to the killing of Aqil and many others, Hezbollah fired multiple barrages of rockets into northern Israel during Friday night and most of Saturday.

- Israeli jets destroyed long range missile launchers that were being prepared to be fired at Haifa and Tel Aviv. A number of short range launchers and their stock of missiles were also destroyed

- Many of the launchers and their missiles were concealed in private homes, which increases the risk of harm to civilians, if a family with missiles in their home are really civilians.

- A residential suburb north of Haifa was attacked by rockets at 6.30 Sunday morning, causing light injuries from shrapnel, also damaging homes, and cars parked on the street.

- Israel eliminated the commander of the Hezbollah missile brigade on Tuesday and bombed many other terror targets. More than 400 rockets were fired at Israel on Tuesday.

- Hezbollah continues to attack the towns in the far north, the Golan Heights and the Gallilee, and are now firing longer range rockets deeper into Israel, reaching Ramat David Air Force base, Tivon, Haifa, the Arab villages on top of Mt.Carmel, and towns along the coast between Haifa and Tel Aviv, including Zichron Yaacov and Atlit, where Stefan and Keren live, which was targeted by 3 drones on Tuesday evening. Maybe they were targeting the nearby Navy Seals base. 2 of the drones were shot down and the other 1 crashed.

- As the Air Force increased its bombing of terror targets in Lebanon and Syria since Sunday, there have been 550 plus deaths and more than 1800 injured, according to Arab media reports.

- More than 90,000 civilians in southern Lebanon have evacuated to the north, with 22,000 crossing into Syria this week. The main roads have been jammed by the vehicles of those fleeing.

- On Wednesday morning Hezbollah fired a long range missile at Tel Aviv which was intercepted, and an attack on the electricity network failed.

- A barrage of short range rockets landed in the sea north of Haifa and close to Acco at 10:45 on Thursday morning - no damage was reported. Total of 150 plus rockets fired Thursday.

- On Thursday afternoon a targeted air strike on a Beirut building killed the head of Hezbollah drone operations against Israel. Israel is expecting a reprisal attack

- Israeli jets have attacked the 4 main border crossings between Lebanon and Syria, to stop the transfer of Iranian weapons from Syria to Hezbollah.

- Hezbollah has been firing rockets into northern Israel on Friday morning. At least 1 rocket landed in the Sea of Galilee and sirens were heard again in Haifa

- The Israeli army ground force is in position to go into Lebanon as soon as the war cabinet issues the order.

- It was reported that Hezbollah has requested Iran to get more involved in the fight against Israel, however it seems that Iran is reluctant to do so at this point of time.

Gaza

A large number of soldiers who were deployed in Gaza have been repositioned to the northern border. The remaining forces will continue to operate against Hamas and the other terror groups as necessary, and will continue to search for hostages, tunnels and weapons, Sinwar and other wanted leaders in Gaza.

- At least 3 Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre were eliminated in a targeted air strike this week.

Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)

On Monday a barrage of long range Hezbollah rockets, most likely fired at Tel Aviv, exploded in open areas east of the city. One landed in an Arab town.

- Israeli army and security forces continue to operate in Jenin, Nablus and other locations known for terror activity.

The Hostages

Hamas still refuses to reduce its disproportionate demands for the cease-fire, hostage release and prisoner exchange, therefore no hope of an agreement any time soon.

- The hostage families and friends are now concerned that their loved ones will be forgotten as the main military focus moves from Gaza to the northern border.

Other News

2 drones were fired at Eilat either by the Houthis or from Iraq on Wednesday night. One drone was intercepted and the other hit the port in Eilat, injuring 2 men and causing damage.

- PM Netanyahu flew to New York early Thursday morning to give a speech at the annual United Nations General Assembly on Friday.

- The United States has sent another aircraft carrier group to the area to deter Iran from directly attacking Israel. However, Iran may still try to attack Israelis elsewhere in the world.

- After midnight Thursday, Israel fired an Arrow defensive missile to intercept a Houthi ballistic missile that was heading towards the center of the country.

Prayer Requests

Pray for a GOD ordained miracle victory over Hamas, as He did for Israel in the Six Day War of 1967, and in the days of ancient Israel.

Pray for wisdom from above for the War Cabinet and military leaders as they plan and direct the war to defeat Hamas, and to somehow bring all of the hostages back home.

Pray that PM Netanyahu and the other leaders will not make decisions based on manipulation or threats by international leaders, or pressure from inside Israel.

Pray for Divine protection over all of the IDF officers and soldiers inside Gaza, at the northern border and those operating in the West Bank. Also pray protection for the pilots.

Pray for miraculous healing for all of the wounded soldiers and that there will be no more accidents or friendly fire incidents or accidental killing of hostages.

Pray that all of the top level leaders of Hamas and the other Gaza terror organisations who are still alive, will be captured by Israel very soon.

Pray that all of the tunnels and stockpiles of weapons in Gaza, on the northern border and in the West Bank will be exposed and destroyed.

Pray for angelic protection over all the borders with Gaza - Lebanon - Syria - the West Bank and Jordan, that every attempt to infiltrate and attack Israelis will be foiled.

Pray for the physical and emotional health, and the miraculous release of the hostages who are alive, and supernatural healing for the hostages who have been released.

Pray for the Shalom of GOD over all those who have lost loved ones, or whose loved ones are still in Gaza - fate unknown, and for every Israeli who has been affected by this war.

Pray for the many Messianic soldiers who are in the army, that they are fully protected and that they would be salt and light to their comrades.

Pray for supernatural protection over all Israeli civilians, and the same for the truly innocent people in Gaza, the West Bank towns and villages and in Lebanon and Syria.

Pray for a safe and peaceful weekend for all of Israel and over the week ahead.

The LORD bless you as you bless Israel by standing in defense of her right to occupy and defend all of the land covenanted to the Jewish people by the GOD of Israel. Please pray that all of the Jewish people will turn back to their GOD and Messiah. Do not be silent, but share this with your fellow Christians, share it with your pastors, and with anyone you have a chance to speak to. Lets also pray for a revelation of the true Messiah for the Muslims, and please remember to pray Angelic protection over all of the Israeli soldiers and pilots.

Shabbat Shalom ..... David

Israel at War - Day 350

Breaking News

Intense activity across the Israel - Lebanon border in both directions since early Friday morning. The army has closed many of the roads in the north. The situation is currently escalating.

The Northern Border

Heavy rocket attack into northern Israel overnight Thursday - some injuries reported and homes damaged. Israel struck 100 rocket launchers and other terror targets in Lebanon in retaliation. about 1000 rockets were also destroyed according to Israel. The Air Force is continuing the attack on terror targets in southern Lebanon.

- The situation in the north has intensified since Tuesday, after Hezbollah owned paging devices started exploding in several parts of Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 4000, hundreds of those seriously. Some civilians were killed or injured including 2 children, but most of the casualties were affiliated with Hezbollah.

- Just over 24 hours later, walkie-talkies that had been supplied to Hezbollah at about the same time as the pager units, began to explode across Beirut and other known Hezbollah locations. About 25 more deaths and 500 plus were reported injured. Hezbollah is telling all their people to get rid of all late model communication devices.

- According to CNN, the pagers which were supplied to Hezbollah just a few months ago by a Hungarian intermediary sales agency, perhaps had explosive material inserted into the device, or maybe Israel has created a software hack to cause the lithium batteries to overheat and explode. Exact numbers and the facts are still changing as more information is gathered.

- Israel has not claimed responsibility for these two incidents, but it seems unlikely that the blame will be placed elsewhere except Israel. How will Hezbollah respond? Israel is on even higher alert than before these devices exploded as Hezbollah is once again threatening strong retaliation.

- Hezbollah has been telling the remaining residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate further north. Could be a sign they are preparing to escalate the conflict with Israel.

- Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders are saying that a major Israeli operation against Hezbollah is becoming more necessary, as it is the only way that the 60,000 plus evacuated residents of the north will be able to return to their homes.

Iranian Retaliation

Iranian Retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh has still not materialised, leaving the Israeli military on high alert for looking for signs that an attack is about to be launched. Last week the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps said that retaliation is inevitable and it will be way that Israel is not expecting, which leaves the possibilities wide open.

- The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon was injured by an exploding pager, may have has lost sight in one eye, and has other facial damage. He has been flown to back Teheran with many other Hezbollah people who suffered injuries, for treatment. Yet another reason for expecting Iran to launch an attack on Israel.

Gaza

Israel forces continue to operate in many parts of Gaza, looking for terrorists, tunnels, weapons, always alert for signs of the hostages, and trying to find the Hamas leader Sinwar.

- Sinwar has sent a letter via his personal couriers, thanking and congratulating the Houthi leadership for their missile attack on central Israel earlier in the week.

- Rockets were fired from Gaza towards Ashkelon on Monday - 1 of them landed into the sea and the others fell in open areas inside Israel.

- Yet another Hamas command center and terror equipment have been found inside a United Nations school grounds in Gaza.

- Sadly 4 soldiers were killed during a clash with terrorists this week, including the first female, a 20 year old, to be killed in combat in Gaza.

Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)

On Sunday morning, 23 Arab men, illegally inside Israel, were discovered hiding inside a garbage truck. They were arrested and taken in for questioning.

- Israeli army forces continue to find and clash with terrorist cells in Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and other locations in Judea and Samaria. More terrorists have been neutralised or eliminated.

- An operation near Jenin on Thursday resulted in the elimination of at least 4 terrorists including an area commander responsible for many terror attacks in northern Samaria.

The Hostages

There was no progress in the hostage release talks for more than 10 days, until the United States produced yet another updated proposal on Tuesday.

- American Secretary of State Blinken presented the proposal in Egypt on Wednesday, but did not visit Israel. Both Egypt and Hamas rejected the new proposal, leaving the alive hostages in an extremely dire situation after 350 days of sub-human treatment.

- Israel has come up with its own proposal that calls for an immediate release of all hostages and a full disarming of the Gaza Strip, in exchange for an end to the war, and for Sinwar and other Hamas leaders to be allowed to leave Gaza unharmed. Hamas is not expected to agree to this proposal either.

The Houthis

Metal parts of a missile fired from Yemen by the Houthis hit an open area close to Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning. An investigation was opened into why an Iron Dome missile and an Arrow interceptor failed to completely destroy the missile. Falling shrapnel caused some damage at a nearby train station and ignited fires. A Houthi official warned that they have more surprises ahead for Israel.

- Copying the method of the Israeli army, the Houthis have published a flyer warning the residents of Tel Aviv to evacuate the city and flee to the Negev desert.

- It has been reported that Houthi militants are building up their numbers in southern Syria, and are planning a ground invasion across the border into Israel.

- Israel has yet to carry out a strong military response to the Houthi missile attack, as PM Netanyahu promised after the missile attack last Sunday.

Other News

It is estimated that Hamas has earned US $500 million by stealing and selling humanitarian aid that was supposed to be given free for Gazans in need of help.

- A large amount of ammunition was stolen after storage containers inside an army base in the south of Israel were broken into this week. An investigation was initiated by the army and the police.

- An Israeli Jewish man has been arrested and charged with conspiring with Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant and other former government and military leaders.