Hezbollah targets Israeli children: Terrorists in Lebanon time rocket barrages to coincide with end of school day as children return home; IDF maps school bus routes & pickup times, programs Iron Dome to intercept rockets heading toward students. via מעריב אונליין

Israel's foreign currency reserves rise to $217 billion; this huge sum serves as a safety net for emergency times, especially in the face of major geopolitical risks. via Sponser.co.il

Netanyahu will convene Israel's security chiefs tonight to discuss next steps in Gaza war; 2 options that will be discussed: Reducing humanitarian aid & taking over parts of northern Gaza in a bid to press Hamas. via יוסי יהושוע - Yossi Yehoshua

Israeli forces killed 36 terrorists so far in large West Bank operation; 46 terror operatives arrested, 3 explosive labs found. via החדשות - N12

Israel completes successful test of Iron Beam laser-based air defense system; first-of-its-kind test marks a significant breakthrough, defense officials say; system not expected to be operational before end of 2025. via איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental

US discusses possible Iranian assault with Israel, says aircraft carriers can’t stay in region forever to offer extra protection; Americans also object to potential dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant amid his tense relations with PM Netanyahu. via חדשות 13

IDF defeated Hamas, but Israel’s political & military leaders mismanaged the Gaza war. It’s taking far too long & victory isn’t complete. IDF overwhelmed Hamas mostly with superior firepower & strong work of IDF soldiers, not thanks to great strategy. Discuss.

FBI report says Russia tried to influence Israeli public opinion to boost Netanyahu's position; massive online campaign aimed to smear Israel's leftist camp because of its pro-Ukraine stance, bolster Netanyahu's political standing due to his good ties with Putin. via ynet עדכוני

IDF prepares for possible collapse of Gaza ceasefire talks, military escalation vs Hezbollah; defense chiefs are meeting with Netanyahu to discuss military moves in case truce negotiations fail. via החדשות - N12

Sharp decrease in rocket fire from Gaza after IDF implements new policy: After every attack army orders local residents to leave, forces go in to demolish area; locals are now preventing Hamas attacks; 60 rockets fired from Gaza in August, only 3 in past 2.5 weeks. via החדשות - N12

IDF officers ordered to intensify rate of attacks to eliminate Hezbollah terrorists; approval from senior command no longer required, to speed up process of detecting & attacking terror operatives in Lebanon. via וואלה

IDF 11th Brigade completes training for combat vs Hezbollah in difficult terrain; elite reserve brigade was redeployed north after fighting in Gaza, further signaling Israel’s increased focus on Lebanon front. via צבא ההגנה לישראל

ISIS is urging Muslims in Europe to carry out lone wolf attacks on Jews & Christians to avenge Gaza war, החדשות - N12 reports; article published in ISIS magazine calls for attacks on Jewish areas & places of worship.

The story of the war: Dramatic drop in rocket fire from Gaza, but number of rocket attacks from Lebanon keeps rising (light blue bar shows rocket alerts in Gaza region, yellowish bar is Lebanon border area) 👇

IDF chief says Israel is focused on fight vs Hezbollah, prepares for offensive moves in Lebanese territory. via ynet עדכוני

PM Netanyahu should offer a deal whereby Israel formally ends the Gaza war, in exchange for Hamas releasing all hostages at once, says ex-minister Haim Ramon via מעריב אונליין. Even if Hamas rejects the deal it will benefit Israel, he writes: 1. Boost internal unity by showing

US & Israeli officials say likelihood of Gaza ceasefire deal is very low, כאן חדשות reports; Washington is dismayed by murder of 6 hostages, new Hamas demands; US admin shocked by daily Hamas videos of dead captives' last messages, report says.

Israeli fighter jets launch wave of strikes in southern Lebanon, bomb 15 sites in the area, איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental reports. No details yet on targets.

IDF confirms: Fighter jets bombed over 15 Hezbollah launchers & military sites in southern Lebanon; some launchers were ready for imminent attacks on Israel, army says; IDF strikes triggered rocket fire inside Lebanon. via צבא ההגנה לישראל