Limited, Localized and Targeted Raids in Southern Lebanon

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Mission Brief (Official IDF Substack)

IDF troops have begun limited, localized and targeted raids against Hezbollah terror targets in the border area of southern Lebanon
LTC Nadav Shoshani
Oct 01, 2024

As I write to you, I'm on the road, having just experienced another barrage of projectiles over central Israel on my way up north to brief journalists about the evolving situation up north. The sirens are a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges we face and why these activities are so crucial. Let me share with you the latest updates and my personal insights on the situation.

The Northern Background

On October 8th, Hezbollah chose to support Hamas’ brutal attacks by waging a relentless campaign against Israel’s northern communities. 

This started on October 8th and Hezbollah has escalated its attacks every day since. In just under a year, Hezbollah has fired more than 10,000 rockets, missiles, and UAVs into Israel, killing dozens of civilians - including the 12 children tragically killed in Majdal Shams and dozens of soldiers. 

As a result, 60,000 Israelis have been forced to evacuate their homes—a reality no nation would tolerate.

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Operation “Northern Arrows”

As I told reporters earlier today, these operations as part of Operation “Northern Arrows” are carefully coordinated and supported by the Israeli Air Force and IDF Artillery, where precise strikes are being conducted on Hezbollah military targets in the area. This multi-layered approach ensures that we are striking at the heart of the threat, while minimizing risks to civilians. 

Our war is not with the people of Lebanon.

The IDF has issued warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon, urging them to move away from areas where Hezbollah has embedded its forces and infrastructure. These warnings are part of our ongoing effort to prevent civilian casualties, while targeting the terrorist infrastructure that threatens Israel’s security.

Of course, I call it terrorist infrastructure but the reality is that these weapons are those that would typically be associated with full-fledged militaries, like these:

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Eight killed in terror shooting in Jaffa, many more wounded
The shooting, which the MDA designated a mass-casualty incident, occurred near a light rail station in the central Israeli city.
JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Updated: OCTOBER 1, 2024 20:10

The scene of a shooting attack in Jaffa, October 1, 2024
(photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)

Eight people were killed and at least nine wounded, as well as a dog, in a shooting terror attack in Jaffa, in central Israel, on Tuesday evening, Magen David Adom reported.

At least four people were reported critically wounded. Magen David Adom announced that the incident involved multiple causalities.

The shooting occurred near a light rail station in the central Israeli city. Two terrorists who were observed exiting the train were shot dead by security forces.

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Terrorists open fire on people in Jaffa, 1 October 2024 (credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)

Videos from the scenes show several bodies lying on the ground.

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Oct 1, 2024
Iran has fired missiles from Iran toward Israel. The Israeli military said Iran fired missiles at Israel and air raid sirens sounded across the country.

Air raid sirens are sounding across the country right now. Israel and the U.S. have warned there would be severe consequences in the event of an attack on Israel from Iran, according to officials.

Israeli army spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the country’s air defense system was detecting and intercepting threats. “However, the defense is not hermetic," Hagari said.

The alerts from officials sounded after a day of rocket and missile attack from Lebanon. Israel has warned there would be 'repercussions' if Iran attacks.

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Palestinian reported killed by shrapnel from Iran attack in West Bank

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IDF imposes new closed military zone along border with Lebanon

This map released by the IDF on October 1, 2024, shows a closed military zone near the border with Lebanon. (Israel Defense Forces)

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Translation: Big Mistake

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Democratic congressman threatens Iran after Israel attack, says nuclear facilities now ‘fair game’

Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz tweets, “Iran has made a mistake, it has put its nuclear facilities on the board as fair game.”

Moskowitz is known as a more moderate Democrat and one of the most pro-Israel lawmakers in the party.

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Jordan says air force, aerial defenses intercepted projectiles during Iranian attack on Israel

Jordan’s Public Security Directorate says its air defenses intercepted missiles and drones as Iran attacked Israel.

“The Royal Jordanian Air Force and air defense systems responded to a number of missiles and drones that entered Jordanian airspace,” a statement says.

Israel has said some 180 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran during the attack earlier this evening.

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IDF says commander of Iranian militia killed alongside Hezbollah official in Beirut

Smoke seeps out from building rubble at the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike on the Laylaki neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs on October 1, 2024. (AFP)

The IDF says that it killed the commander of the Imam Hossein Division, an Iranian militia which operates alongside Hezbollah, in the same strike that killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 in Beirut.

The military names the commander as Daw Alfakher Hinawi.

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School in Gedera severely damaged by Iranian missile impact

Israeli police work at a damaged school building that was hit by missiles fired from Iran in Gedera, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP/Tsafrir Abayov)

A rocket impacted a school in Gedera in central Israel amid an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

Photos and videos from the scene show severe damage to the school building, though nobody was injured.

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