Former President of Lebanon's Jewish Community Dies at 80

The IDF also intercepted one rocket fired towards the upper Galilee.

The IDF spokesman referred to the fires that broke out in the north, saying that it happened from interceptions that failed and failed to hit the hostile targets: "Interception attempts were made that did not succeed"

Foreign Minister Israel Katz acknowledged that the distance to Yemen represents a significant weakness in Israel's fight against the Houthis and admitted: "We prefer that the U.S.-led coalition takes the lead in the war against the Houthis."

Two new American landing ships were received by the Israeli Navy in a special ceremony attended by the Minister of Defence. These new vessels are expected to provide capabilities to the Navy that it has not previously held.

IDF Brigadier General, Ofer Winter wrote a scathing article against the security establishment: "they impose legal restrictions on themselves and are therefore unable to exercise their true power." According to him: "Israel failed to bring Hamas to a state of annihilation."

The New York Times reported today that Israel and Hezbollah are engaged in negotiations with each other, aimed at calming tensions, preventing war in the north, and returning residents - both in North Israel and in southern Lebanon - to their homes.

Poet Tehila Siani has published a short poem explaining how the experience of October 7 makes the mourning of Jerusalem's destruction far more visceral for Israelis.

In Nazi Germany, a Jewish teen's desperate plea to an English soccer star sparked an unlikely rescue, as Bert Sproston's compassion on the pitch became Rolf Friedland's ticket to survival.

Major General (Res.) Gershon Hacohen expressed grave concern that the security challenges currently faced in southern Israel could soon extend to the north.

The terrorist organization proudly claims responsibility for firing rockets toward Moshav Tzuriel, situated near Ma'alot, marking an extension of their attacks from Lebanon into Israel.

A heavy barrage was launched from Lebanon towards the settlements of the Upper Galilee. At the same time, a launcher intercepted a false target over Haifa and caused a loud explosion that was heard throughout the city. The IDF spokesman says: "There is no fear of a security incident."

Meanwhile, a drone was previously sighted crossing the border into the Upper Galilee. It was successfully intercepted without damage or casualties.