17 Israeli soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon | Video: IDF captures Hezbollah terrorist

19:36 - 67 people wounded, incl. 4 seriously, in drone strike near Binyamina

A drone strike wounded at least 67 people, including four who were in critical condition, five in serious condition and 15 more in moderate condition, near the town of Binyamina, near Zichron Yaakov.

No siren was activated before the strike. Kan News reported that the drone was part of a wave of drones launched from Lebanon.

While several drones were intercepted near Acre, at least one evaded the defenses and made its way to Binyamina, some 65 km (40 miles) from the border.

18:43 - Hostile drone alarms along northern Mediterranean coast, including Nahariya and Acre

Drone alarm sirens were activated in towns along Israel's northern Mediterranean coast, including from Nahariya near the Lebanese border down to Acre.

17:06 - Gantz: 'Ground operation in Lebanon must continue and expand'

National Unity chairman and former defense minister Benny Gantz urged to continue and expand the ground offensive in southern Lebanon.

"The ground operation in Lebanon must continue and expand - so that the residents will return, and never have to evacuate again," he said during a visit to northern Israel.

Turning to the citizens of Lebanon, Gantz said, "The Hezbollah organization is a cancerous growth that has been growing and oppressing you for years... Israel will deal with it militarily, but this is your time to remove the Iranian chokehold so that you can breathe and develop."

14:59 - Netanyahu asks UN Secretary General Guterres to remove UNIFIL troops 'from the combat zones'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Sunday afternoon calling on U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to withdraw the UNIFIL soldiers from "the danger zone."

"I would like to appeal directly to the UN Secretary General: The time has come for you to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds and from the combat zones," Netanyahu said.

"The IDF has requested this repeatedly and has met with repeated refusal, which has the effect of providing Hezbollah terrorists with human shields. Your refusal to evacuate UNIFIL soldiers has turned them into hostages of Hezbollah. This endangers both them and the lives of our soldiers." 

"We regret the harm to UNIFIL soldiers," the premier continued, "and we are doing our utmost to prevent such harm. But the simplest and most obvious way to ensure this is simply to withdraw them from the danger zone." 

"Mr. Secretary General, get the UNIFIL forces out of harm's way. It should be done right now, immediately," Netanyahu stated.  

14:06 - 17 IDF soldiers wounded to varying degrees in southern Lebanon battles

The Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya announced that 17 soldiers were brought in for treatment after sustaining wounds in the fighting in southern Lebanon on Sunday.

Four of them were in moderate condition and the rest received light wounds, mostly from shrapnel, the hospital's deputy director, Dr. Tzvi Sheleg, told Israeli media.

14:01 - Rocket alarms in numerous towns across central Galilee, including Karmiel

Rocket alarm sirens were activated across numerous towns in the Galilee region, including Karmiel, Kafr Manda, Majd al-Krum, Deir al-Asad, Yanuh Jatt, and several more.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

11:56 - Two IDF soldiers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon fighting

Two IDF soldiers were seriously wounded during the fighting against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the IDF stated.

They were evacuated to hospitals in Israel for treatment and their families were updated.

11:50 - IDF captures Hezbollah terrorist in Southern Lebanon operation

Israeli forces recently conducted a successful operation in southern Lebanon, resulting in the capture of a Hezbollah terrorist. The mission uncovered a sophisticated underground network used by the terrorist organization.

The operation began when IDF units located a hidden entrance leading to a subterranean complex. Upon investigation, they discovered an elaborate tunnel system extending about 7 meters below ground, with a 50-meter stretch serving as a concealed living quarters.

Inside this hidden base, Israeli troops encountered a Hezbollah terrorist who had entrenched himself. The area was stocked with weapons and supplies, indicating it was set up for prolonged stays underground. This suggests the facility was designed to support extended terrorist operations or as a long-term hideout.

Realizing he was surrounded, the Hezbollah terrorist surrendered to the IDF without resistance. Israeli forces immediately took him into custody and conducted an initial on-site interrogation. The IDF then transferred the captured terrorist to a detention facility inside Israel to continue the interrogation process.

09:46 - IDF strikes around 240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon over the past day

Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 200 Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanon and southern Lebanon, including terrorist cells, launchers, anti-tank missile posts, and terror infrastructure. 

As part of its operations in southern Lebanon, IDF troops located weapons including launchers, anti-tank missiles, and ammunition. The soldiers also discovered a terror tunnel under a house.

At the same time, IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip struck around 40 Hamas terror sites and eliminated dozens of terrorists. Troops operating in the area of Jabaliya destroyed a launcher used to fire rockets towards Ashkelon on Saturday.

09:44 - Rocket warning sirens sound in Upper Galilee, Acre, and Haifa Bay area

09:17 Alarm sirens in Haifa - 5 launches from Lebanon were intercepted by IAF

Following the sirens that sounded between 8:59 and 9:01 in the areas of the Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, Western Galilee, Haifa Bay, and Carmel, the IDF said that approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory and were successfully intercepted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF).

07:05 - Sirens throughout the Western and Upper Galilee

06:50 - Lebanon reports claim at least 15 dead in Israeli strikes in Baalbek region

Lebanese media said on Sunday morning that at least 15 people were killed during IAF air raids on the region of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon and the coastal city of Sidon.

06:16 - US Def. Sec. Austin expresses concern to DM Gallant over reports IDF troops fired on UNIFL positions in Lebanon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed deep concern to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Saturday regarding reports that IDF soldiers fired on UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon. During a call with Gallant, Austin said the safety and security of UN forces in Lebanon, UNIFIL, and Lebanese armed forces, should be preserved, according to a U.S. Department of Defense statement.

03:45 - IDF shoots down ‘suspicious aerial target’ from Lebanon off the coast of Nahariya

The IDF announced that the IAF intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the coastal area of Nahariya. In accordance with protocol, no alarm sirens were activated during interception, as the target did not pose an immediate threat to residential areas.

חיל האוויר יירט לפני זמן קצר מטרה אווירית חשודה שחצתה מלבנון לעבר שטח הארץ, במרחב הימי מול חופי נהריה.
לא הופעלו התרעות על פי מדיניות pic.twitter.com/QySKkE00IU

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) October 13, 2024

0:14 Government set to approve a National Day of Mourning for victims of Oct. 7

The coalition government is set to approve a proposal by Transportation Minister Miri Regev to declare Oct. 27 as a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the Hamas massacre and the fallen soldiers in the resulting war.

Oct. 27 corresponds this year to the Hebrew date of 25 Tishrei, the same day on the Hebrew calendar when the Hamas invasion took place. The proposal calls for closing entertainment venues, holding educational remembrance activities in schools and military bases, and flying flags at half-mast.

According to the proposal, Regev would oversee the state memorial ceremonies.