The Israel Defense Forces report that since the war began on October 7, 2023, over 26,000 rockets and missiles have been launched at Israel. Of these, 13,200 were fired from Gaza, 12,400 from Lebanon, 400 from Iran, 180 from Yemen, and 60 from Syria.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 7 October 2024), at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, met with a bipartisan delegation of US Senators led by Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Prime Minister Netanyahu: “I deeply appreciate the visit by Senators Graham and Blumenthal on this day of commemoration, October 7th. It was the worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, but unlike the Holocaust, we fight back. We’re fighting like lions with the support of the American government and the American people, and its representatives here. I want to thank you both for your stellar support for Israel throughout the war.” US Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT): “Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister.

Medics are responding to reports of rocket impacts in Haifa. Some 120 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel today, according to the IDF. One person was lightly wounded after a rocket struck Ma’alot-Tarshiha earlier today, and there were several other cases of damage caused in Hezbollah attacks.

MDA Spokesperson, Zaki Heller: Following the recent Red Alert sirens in the Haifa region, MDA teams are en-route to reported sites. At this time no casualties have been reported.

IDF troops continued operations in the Jabaliya area on Sunday, resulting in the elimination of dozens of terrorists. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted multiple sites, including Nukhba terrorists and underground infrastructure. Ground forces uncovered weapons caches, including grenades and explosives, and engaged in close-quarters combat. In one incident, two terrorists were killed by tank fire after an exchange of gunfire. Additionally, the IAF struck the origin site of rocket fire targeting Ashkelon. Operations against terrorist infrastructure in the area are ongoing.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for meetings with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and top military officials at the Pentagon. The discussions will focus on current security developments in the Middle East.

A day before the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, VP Kamala Harris refuses to call Israeli PM Netanyahu an ally.

Attached is a translation of the message from the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, to IDF soldiers and reservists: IDF Soldiers and Commanders, We are fighting! For a year now, we have been in the midst of a complex, multi-front war, with many significant and extensive achievements. Many challenges still lie ahead. IDF soldiers are deployed and fighting with strength on all fronts without stopping. This is a long war, measured not only by capabilities but also by the willpower and perseverance over time. For our enemies – every month, every week, and every day is worse than the one before. Even after the campaign ends, we will need to maintain our achievements, and our enemies will know, beyond any doubt, there will be no revival for those who seek to destroy us.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Sunday, 6 October 2024), spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s position that given Iran’s support for all parts of its axis of terrorism, Israel expects its friends to stand behind it and not impose restrictions that will only strengthen the Iranian axis of evil. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s actions against Hezbollah are creating an opportunity to change the reality in Lebanon in favor of stability, security and peace in the entire region. The two leaders agreed to advance dialogue on the issue during the visit of the French Foreign Minister, who is scheduled to come to Israel.