What’s Happening

In our 20-minute daily audio update, military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan to discuss Hezbollah’s latest missile attack on central Israel, targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah leaders, and the continued conflict against Hamas in Gaza.

Why It Matters

As tensions escalate, understanding the dynamics between Hezbollah, Israel, and their regional backers is essential in grasping the broader implications of these military actions and their impact on Israeli national security and regional stability.

Key Points

Hezbollah’s Missile Attack

This morning, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a missile attack directed at the Mossad headquarters near Tel Aviv, using a “Qader 1” ballistic missile. Emanuel Fabian provides insight into Hezbollah’s restrained response despite escalating tensions, with Israel continuing to target high-profile members of the group and their infrastructure. The attack was positioned as a retaliatory strike following the elimination of key Hezbollah commanders.

Elimination of Ibrahim Qubaisi

Hezbollah confirmed the death of Ibrahim Qubaisi, the commander of the group’s rocket and missile division, in a recent Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Fabian discusses the significance of this development and highlights Qubaisi’s pivotal role within Hezbollah’s operations.

Warnings to Lebanese Civilians

This morning, the IDF issued an Arabic-language message warning Lebanese civilians not to return to areas evacuated due to the presence of Hezbollah weapons, underscoring that these regions remain unsafe. This follows Israel’s publication of compelling evidence showing Hezbollah’s weapon storage inside residential homes, reinforcing Israel’s argument against using civilian areas for military purposes.

Drone Strikes from Iraq

Overnight, several drones launched from Iraq targeted open areas in the northern Golan Heights and the Arava. The Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for these attacks. Fabian weighs in on the potential for a stronger military response from the IDF as these attacks become more frequent.

Update on Gaza

The episode wraps up with a brief overview of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where the IDF continues operations against Hamas amid the wider regional tensions.

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Discussed Articles Include

• In first, Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv area; no injuries as IDF intercepts it
• IDF strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah missile chief, as rockets pummel Israel
• Missile in the attic: IDF releases photos of Hezbollah munitions in Lebanese homes
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