Current reports
23:01 – A number of terrorists threw stones at the IDF forces during an operational activity in the city of Hebron. The forces responded by shooting at the terrorists. According to the IDF, the terrorists were hit and there were no casualties to our forces
22:27 – Israel’s request from Trump: limiting attempts to negotiate with Lebanon for two more weeks only
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this evening (Wednesday) with US President Donald Trump, against the backdrop of an urgent Israeli request to limit the duration of diplomatic contacts with Lebanon. The conversation is taking place after Trump rejected the latest Iranian proposal to deploy a cease-fire agreement and a solution to the Strait of Hormuz before dealing with the nuclear program.
Israel is asking the US to limit the negotiation attempts with the Lebanese government for a period of two to three weeks, until the middle of May. At the political level, they claim that Hezbollah’s terrorist actions against the IDF forces and the northern settlements are gnawing at the possibility of reaching conclusions in the negotiations.
According to the Israeli position, the continuation of the policy of restrained operations over time erodes deterrence and harms the residents and the operational response. Israel made it clear to the administration that if the contacts do not bear fruit within the time limit, it is asking President Trump to allow it to “go to the original plan”. For the full article
21:14 – The American aircraft carrier Ford will leave the Middle East in the coming days and return to the US, according to the Washington Post
21:08 – The Air Force intercepted 2 targets: one following the warnings that were activated about the intrusion of a UAV in the Meshgav area with and before a suspicious aerial target that was identified in the area where IDF forces operate in southern Lebanon
20:56 – The alert in Meshgav with: the Home Front Command updates that the incident is over and those staying in the protected area can leave
20:48 – Alerts were activated in the area of Mashgav with. IDF: “The details are under review”
19:50 – Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at the border in Lebanon: “The task assigned to us by the political echelon is to stand on the line to prevent direct fire on the settlements. We achieved it.” He later added that “we may have to stay on him”
19:39 – The warning in Zareit: the Home Front Command informs that it is possible to leave the protected area
7:35 p.m. – UAV intrusion alerts were activated in the Zerait area. IDF: “Details under review”
19:20 – The IDF spokesman announced that in the last two days Division 91 attacked more than 30 weapons depots, headquarters and other infrastructures of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. “The IDF forces will continue to operate in the area of the front line of defense to remove threats to the citizens of the State of Israel,” the IDF spokesman said.
19:17 – Against the background of the US President’s decision to reject the Iranian proposal – the Prime Minister will talk with Trump in the next hour
18:45 – President Trump said in an interview with News 12 that he intends to keep the naval blockade of Iran in place until the regime agrees to a deal that will address US concerns about the nuclear program
18:38 – In a hearing held in the American House of Representatives, General Kane was asked whether the war in Iran was necessary. Kane replied: “Yes”
18:36 – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Kalibaf in a voice message to the Iranian people: “The enemy has entered a new phase: a naval blockade, psychological warfare, economic pressure and the deepening of the internal division to lead to weakening and even collapse from within. Trump publicly divides the country into camps of extremists and moderates, and at the same time talks about a naval blockade – to force Iran to surrender through economic pressure and internal division.”
18:07 – Reports in Lebanon: The IDF attacked in Kfar Safd al-Tijh in the Nabatia region
5:53 p.m. – A senior Pentagon official in front of the Armed Forces Committee of the US House of Representatives: the US has so far spent $25 billion on the war in Iran
17:29 – The Lebanese Younews agency, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, claims that during the past few months, Hezbollah has accumulated a large stock of FPV drones that entered in large quantities through the border. According to them, they were developed to operate using optical fibers and thus prevent interference or surveillance
They also claimed that last June the Lebanese security forces seized one shipment out of dozens of shipments, which they said contained 5,000 drones – capable of flying for a distance of 50 km and carrying 7 kg of explosive weapons
16:24 – According to the Reuters report, the Revolutionary Guards have taken over both the military administration and the political decision-making process. A Pakistani official said that there is no clear decision maker, and sometimes it takes Iran two to three days to respond during the talks
The report shows that Mujtaba Khamenei is unable to oppose the Revolutionary Guards, and with the death of Ali Khamenei – there is currently no force that can challenge or restrain them. The actual meaning is a more aggressive foreign policy and the tightening of supervision and control in the domestic arena
16:17 – Three sources to Reuters: Mujtaba Khamenei is the head of the system in Iran, but his role is mainly to give effect to the decisions of his generals, and not to make decisions himself
15:47 – Lebanese army: two dead, including a soldier in the Lebanese army, as a result of an IDF attack in Bint Jabil
15:33 – Iran warned of “unprecedented military action” in response to the continued seizure of vessels associated with it by the US – according to Press TV, citing a senior Iranian security official
14:15 – In Iran, they are preparing for a scenario of renewed fighting, and threaten: “We will reveal new capabilities”
The impasse in the negotiations with the US is pushing Iran to prepare for the possibility that fighting will resume. While senior officials blame Washington for the crisis in the talks and demand the lifting of the naval blockade, emergency scenarios are already being prepared in the civilian system. At the same time, senior military officials issue a clear threat: if Washington “makes a mistake again”, the Iranian response will be decisive.
It seems that the stalled contacts also seep into the field, as Tehran moves to emergency preparations. The governor of the capital announced that 700 mosques in 22 regions were prepared to be used as shelters and assistance centers for citizens in case of “difficult scenarios”. For the full article
13:52 – UN Human Rights Commission: At least 21 people have been executed in Iran and 4,000 have been arrested since the start of the war with the US and Israel
11:29 – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s consultation at the moment in Kirya concerns an international flotilla that is supposed to arrive in Gaza
11:27 – The economic crisis in Iran: today one euro is worth 2,060,000 rials on the black market in Iran, and one US dollar is worth 1,750,000 rials
11:24 – Prime Minister of Japan Sana Takaichi announced that a Japanese tanker with about 2 million barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia passed through the Strait of Hormuz and left the Persian Strait: “I thanked the President of Iran Massoud Pazkhian”
11:15 – An interceptor was launched following the detection of an aerial target on the Lebanese side; At the same time: alarms in Metula for fear of UAV infiltration
11:13 – The Air Force successfully intercepted an unmanned aircraft that was launched from Lebanon before it crossed into the country. In another incident, a launcher intercepts a suspicious aerial target that was identified in the area where IDF forces operate in southern Lebanon. The results of the interception are under review
11:11 – US President Donald Trump threatens Iran again: published on the Truth network a message to Tehran – “You better reset soon!”
10:55 – Crisis in the leadership: the negotiations with the US reveal tensions in the conservative current in Iran
Two groups from the ruling elite in Tehran are at the center of the leadership crisis. 27 extremist members of parliament refused to sign a letter of support for the negotiating team led by Mod Bakker Kalibaf.
The Tasnim news agency also entered into a high-profile conflict, and it was claimed that the official television is excluding moderate voices and those who do not attack the contacts to end the war. For the full article
10:50 – Alarm for fear of UAV infiltration in Avivim on the northern border
10:27 – “Father died in my hands”: the difficult recovery of the son who worked alongside his father who was killed by an explosive drone strike in Lebanon
Amer Hujirat, an employee of a contracting company that performs engineering work on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, was killed by the drone’s hit in his heart. His son who worked by his side was released from the hospital in deep shock and came directly to his father’s funeral.
“We were working as usual, and suddenly the drone exploded on us,” the son repeated to his relatives. Hujirat’s widow said: “The son saw the drone coming, and he shouted and told his father, ‘Be careful, there is a drone’.” For the full article
10:06 – The IDF and the Shin Bet announced that yesterday they eliminated the head of the operations department at the military intelligence headquarters of the terrorist organization Hamas, who took an active part in planning the raid on October 7
10:00 – Deploying nets: the IDF’s new method against Hezbollah’s explosive drones
The IDF forces in southern Lebanon have begun deploying nets independently on vehicles and at checkpoints in the field, to avoid being hit by the drones that have become a threat. One of the fighters whose force was hit by an explosive drone in recent days told News 12: “We are learning how to defend ourselves, we already have very creative methods today.” For the full article
09:44 – Minister Avi Dichter to Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on 103FM: “We are limited to a certain extent in Lebanon because of the American partner. You cannot do everything you would like to do as a country with capabilities like the State of Israel has”
09:26 – An interceptor went towards a target in the Upper Galilee; intercepted a UAV on the Lebanese side
07:30 – An IDF fighter was slightly injured yesterday by an explosive drone that exploded near forces in southern Lebanon
06:50 – A stabbing attack in the village of Silwad in Binyamin: two IDF soldiers were slightly wounded, the force responded by firing, killing one terrorist and neutralizing the other
The fighters who were injured tonight in Sylvad were evacuated to a hospital in a minor condition. The neutralized terrorist was arrested by the force on the spot.
06:19 – Report | Trump ordered to continue the naval blockade of Iran: “The goal – to strangle the economy”
A report in the “Wall Street Journal”: US President Donald Trump has ordered his advisers to continue the naval blockade of Iran and continue to strangle Iran’s economy and oil shipments. Trump estimates that the other two options – return to fighting or abandoning the conflict – are more dangerous.
Officials in the US say that Trump is not ready to give up his demand from Iran – to delay uranium enrichment for at least 20 years. On Monday, Iran told the US that they need a few more days to consult with Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei to formulate a unified proposal.
03:59 – US President Donald Trump said that British King Charles, who is currently visiting Washington, opposes the idea of Iran possessing nuclear weapons
23:40 – Publication allowed: Amer Hujirat, 44 years old from Shfaram, was killed by an explosive drone strike in Lebanon
Allowed to publish: Amer Hujirat44 years old, is the Israeli citizen, an employee of the Ministry of Defense who operated an engineering tool that was killed this morning (Tuesday) in the village of Eitaron in southern Lebanon. The details of the incident revealed that an explosive drone hit the engineering tool, the civilian was killed, and his son was slightly injured by shrapnel.
The IDF spokesman said: “As part of the activities of the IDF and the security forces in southern Lebanon, an employee of a contracting company that performs engineering work on behalf of the Ministry of Defense was killed earlier today. A message was given to his family by the Israel Police. The IDF and the Ministry of Defense share in the family’s grief.” For the full article
11:33 p.m. – Alarms in the Western Galilee for fear of UAV infiltration
The IDF spokesman informs that the Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target before it crossed into Israel’s territory. Alerts for rocket and missile fire were activated due to fear of interception fragments falling.
22:58 – Fear of UAV infiltration in and around Kiryat Shmona
22:56 – Prime Minister of Lebanon: “Israeli attacks against civil defense personnel in southern Lebanon are a new war crime”
22:39 – An employee of a contractor company of the Ministry of Defense was killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon
Publication was allowed: an Israeli citizen, an employee of the Ministry of Defense who was operating an engineering tool, was killed this morning in the village of Aitaron in southern Lebanon. The details of the incident revealed that an explosive drone hit the engineering tool, the civilian was killed, and his son was slightly injured by shrapnel.
IDF spokesman: “As part of the activities of the IDF and the security forces in southern Lebanon, an employee of a contracting company that performs engineering work on behalf of the Ministry of Defense was killed earlier today. A notice was given to his family by the Israel Police. The IDF and the Ministry of Defense share in the family’s grief.”
A message sent from the Ziv Hospital in Safed reads: “Earlier today, a 19-year-old man, a resident of Shafaram, was referred to the Ziv Medical Center, injured by shrapnel following an explosive drone explosion in the northern sector. In the incident, his father, an earthworks contractor who works for an engineering company on behalf of the Ministry of Defense in the IDF’s combat zone across the border in Lebanon, was killed.” For the full article
21:45 – American intelligence agencies are investigating how Iran will react if President Donald Trump declares a unilateral victory in the war, according to a report in the Reuters news agency.
21:22 – Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir on the break-in at the home of the commander of the military police: “Strongly condemns the attack. Harming the members of the security forces and their families is crossing a dangerous red line. I fully support Kamchar for fulfilling his duties with great dedication. This is a serious incident, and determined action is required by all law enforcement and security agencies in order to bring those involved to justice.”
21:07 – Ashkelon: A group of protesters who entered the courtyard of the military police commander’s house were detained by the police and will likely be taken into custody
21:03 – After the review: Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir will arrive on Sunday at the plenary session of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee for a confidential security review
MK Boaz Bismut: “This morning I demanded, together with the members of the committee, that a vote be held that would oblige the Chief of Staff to appear before the plenary of the committee, after he had refrained from doing so in recent months. I welcome the fact that he chose to comply, thereby eliminating the need for a vote. Parliamentary oversight of the IDF is not a permission, it is an obligation.”
20:33 – Lebanese army: two of our soldiers were injured in an Israeli attack in Majdal Zon – Tzur, southern country
20:03 – The IDF announced at the end of a situation assessment: the defense policy of the Home Front Command remains unchanged and will be in effect until Thursday at 20:00
20:00 – The IDF destroyed two underground Hezbollah tunnels with a total length of about 2 km in the Kantra region of southern Lebanon using more than 450 tons of explosives. More than 30 living and organizing rooms were located in the tunnels alongside 30 operational shafts. For the full article
