Alarms sound in Tel Aviv and in over 180 communities across central Israel, in what the IDF says is a rocket barrage from Lebanon. No reports have been received of casualties apart from calls of stress symptoms and injuries occurred whilst running to the protected areas.

Israeli residents in central Israel were seen taking cover alongside highways during a recent Red Alert warning. The alert signaled incoming rocket fire, prompting drivers and pedestrians to seek safety by the roadside as they waited for the threat to pass.

The IDF says that after sirens went off in central Israel, three rockets from Lebanon were detected crossing into Israeli territory. All threats were intercepted successfully, and no injuries have been reported. In response, Israeli Air Force jets struck the launcher responsible for firing the projectiles. Attached photo is in Holon.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has released video footage showing a drone launch aimed at a “vital target” in northern Israel. The Israeli Air Force intercepted this drone, along with several others, earlier today.

President Biden and PM Netanyahu are nearing consensus on Israel’s upcoming retaliation against Iran, according to three U.S. and Israeli officials, Axios reports. During a Wednesday call, the Biden administration acknowledged Israel’s plan for a significant strike but expressed concerns that targeting certain sites could lead to a dangerous escalation of the regional conflict.

Lebanon’s health ministry reports that at least 11 people were killed and 48 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut Thursday evening. The figures do not distinguish between civilians and terrorists. Reports suggest the strikes were aimed at a high-ranking Hezbollah official.

A man taking photos of the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s outskirts was assaulted by a crowd before being arrested by the Lebanese Army. He is accused of collaborating with Israel, an allegation that has led to several other arrests by the Lebanese military in the past week. The incident reflects heightened tensions and increased crackdowns on suspected espionage activity in the region.

The IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, in a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon: “This is a terror base. Every house has gear ready for the raid against Israel. We are dismantling Hezbollah’s capability to do the Conquer the Galilee plan.”

A remarkable act of Chesed is unfolding as Hatzolah transports several critically ill children, some on respirators, from Flatbush to perform Tashlich. The large convoy of emergency vehicles, including Hatzolah, Shomrim, and NYPD, seen driving through Boro Park is part of this special effort, not an emergency incident, so there is no need for concern. A full story on this will be forthcoming later on YWN.

Thousands are currently at the Levaya in Bnei Brak of HaRav Rafael Mordechai Fishoff, H”yd, the Avreich who was brutally murdered by a heinous terrorist in Hadera on Wednesday.