Analysis
Israel Unprepared to Evacuate North if War Escalates, State Comptroller Warns
June 28, 2024 — State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned on Thursday that an ongoing dispute between the Defense and Interior ministries has left Israel ill-prepared to efficiently evacuate residents of northern communities should tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
Air force chief says IDF ready to face Hebollah in north, Hamas nearly defeated in Gaza
June 28, 2024 — Tomer Bar acknowledges fatigue due to the prolonged fighting, but emphasizes Israel’s resilience and determination to confront Hezbollah. The IDF chief states that ensuring the safe return of evacuees to their homes remains our primary objective.
IDF says 16% of Gaza buildings destroyed; disputes higher UN figures
June 27, 2024 — The military reports that it performs daily visual surveillance to provide evidence to international tribunals and inquiry commissions.
32 Arrested as Crackdown on Israeli-Arab Crime Locates Weapons, Drug Labs
June 27, 2024 — Israeli Police announced on Wednesday that security forces had conducted raids across northern Israel, uncovering drug laboratories, seizing weapons and cash, and arresting 32 suspects in a crackdown on Israeli-Arab crime.
Hezbollah targets Israel's defense industry in war
June 25, 2024 — An Iran-backed group deployed drones near crucial drone production and aerial defense sites in northern areas, expanding their firing range. Consequently, some defense manufacturers are relocating production lines to safer locations.
How the IDF operates against hidden Hezbollah forces in the north
June 24, 2024 — IDF intelligence unit soldiers monitor all activity in the deserted Shiite villages of southern Lebanon, anticipate potential Hezbollah ground maneuvers, and employ advanced methods to neutralize terrorists in hiding through extensive stakeouts.
The 18 Israeli hostages murdered or killed in captivity
June 21, 2024 — While the fate of many hostages still in the Gaza Strip remains uncertain, these individuals were among the victims taken by Hamas during the massacre and unfortunately were not rescued.
Israel moving resources from Gaza to prepare for war in north, report
June 21, 2024 — According to American officials, Israeli aerial defenses might not be able to withstand Hezbollah’s precision weapon attacks. There is concern that Israel is pursuing a military solution to restore security and return residents to the border region.
Hezbollah drones create a complex battlefield in northern Israel
June 20, 2024 — Since the beginning of the war, approximately 20,000 Hezbollah drones, UAVs, and rockets have traversed Israel’s airspace. The rugged terrain complicates identification of targets for retaliation.
Number of living hostages could be as low as 50, report
June 20, 2024 — According to mediators in the cease-fire negotiations and a U.S. official who spoke to the Wall Street Journal, the number of hostages still alive is significantly lower than previously stated.
