Israel vs Hezbollah - Status update:
1. Israel on high alert for heavy rocket fire: IDF urgently mobilizes search & rescue teams to many locations in Israel. Early deployment ordered in case of extensive rocket attacks on home front, says military journalist Doron Kadosh.
2. US concerned about possible IDF ground offensive in Lebanon soon, Wall Street Journal reports; Israel can quickly launch pinpointed ground op without extensive reserve call-up, report says, citing US defense officials.

Status update:
1. Defense officials estimate: Hezbollah prepares to launch military operation against Israel; senior IDF officers from various military branches summoned to meetings at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv; PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant also present at HQ. (military journalist Itay Blumental)
2. IDF Home Front Command updates local authorities in Israel about possible military escalation coming up; no change in safety instructions to Israelis for now. (Kan News)
3. At least 8 killed in Lebanon explosions, some 2,800 wounded including 200 seriously. (N12 News)

Over 1,000 Hezbollah members reportedly wounded in Lebanon and Syria after multiple explosions of encrypted pagers. Unconfirmed report say Iranian ambassador to Lebanon also hurt. Israel reportedly breached Hezbollah's internal communication network in unprecedented attack. (Ynet & N12 News)

US prepares to evacuate Americans from region; Washington fears major war even if Israel launches limited assault in Lebanon; expert says Hezbollah will aim for tactical surprises & symbolic victories. Here’s the full report ⬇️
https://israelradar.com/us-moves-signal-heightened-risk-of-israel-hezbollah-war/

ISRAEL RADAR

US Moves Signal Heightened Risk of Israel-Hezbollah War

Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of war as US updates intel warnings, prepares to evacuate American citizens.

Iran takes alarming steps to advance nuclear project
Intel info indicates move toward nuclear weapons
Israeli Air Force holds long-range strike drills
Israel seeks US support against Tehran
Here’s the full report ⬇️
https://israelradar.com/dramatic-days-in-mideast-iran-advancing-to-nuclear-bomb/

ISRAEL RADAR

Dramatic Days in Mideast: Iran Advancing to Nuclear Bomb?

The nuclear threat is reemerging as a top priority for Israel as Iran takes alarming steps to advance a weapons program.

Israel will be using weapons systems it never used before in case of war vs Hezbollah, says journalist Nir Dvori on N12 News; this will be required to put an end to rocket fire from Lebanon, he says, clarifies that he's not referring to non-conventional weapons.

IDF Northern Command chief approves operational strike plans in Lebanon; Foreign Minister Katz says Israel is close to changing the rules vs Hezbollah; defense analyst Ron Ben-Yishai says Israel must prioritize Lebanon-Iran front, achieve clear strategic victory vs Hezbollah in this war (via N12 News & Ynet)

1. At least 90 rockets fired at Israel this morning after assassination of high-ranking Hezbollah commander last night. IDF expects heavy barrages to intensify during the day, Northern Command on highest alert.
2. Israel reportedly killed Abdullah Taleb, head of Hezbollah’s Nasr unit, in strike on high-level terror operatives in southern Lebanon, eliminating at least 4 Hezbollah members. Taleb is the most senior Hezbollah military commander eliminated in the war so far. (via Maariv Online & Ynet)

IDF spokesman: Israeli forces raided 2 homes in heart of Gaza to rescue 4 hostages under fire; hundreds of troops took part in operation; 1 member of YAMAM anti-terror unit seriously wounded.