French court allows Israeli companies to join weapons exhibition | Drone alert sirens across northern Israel | Hezbollah's new leader threatens Netanyahu

20:28 - Israeli victory in court: French court allows Israeli companies to join Euronaval exhibition

A court in Paris ruled against the decision of the French government and the organizers of the Euronaval weapons exhibition, determining that Israeli companies will be allowed to participate at the exhibition held in Paris at the beginning of November.

The court said the government's decision not comply with the rules of the free market in the European Union and is contrary to the principles of equality and non-discrimination.

"No government or organizing body will stop us and to the extent that there are such attempts in the future, we will make it clear to everyone that MADE IN ISRAEL will continue to be proudly displayed at international exhibitions and conferences," said Dr. Ron Tomer, President of the Manufacturers Association.

18:10 - IAF intercepts one drone, reports of at least two others

Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration a short while ago, the IAF successfully intercepted one UAV, the military said. There were reports received regarding two additional fallen drones.
Videos on social media appeared to show at least one drone falling.
During the incident, the IAF conducted several interception attempts, and rocket and missile sirens were sounded due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interceptors.

The IDF released a statement saying, "The incident is still ongoing. The public is asked to continue to follow the defensive guidelines of the Home Front Command."

17:50 - Ynet reports military planes and helicopters chasing drones

Sirens warning of possible infiltration by hostile aircraft have been sounding for about half an hour along Israel's northern coastal region, as far south as Haifa. According to Ynet, IDF helicopters and planes were observed chasing the swarm of drones from Lebanon. There are no reports of impacts or injuries so far.

17:45 - IDF says multiple drones detected crossing Lebanon border

A short while ago, sirens sounded following the identification of a number of suspicious aerial targets that crossed from Lebanon, the IDF spokesman said.

"The targets are being monitored by the IAF and the incident is still developing," the spokesman said.

He called on the public to continue to follow the updated instructions of the Home Front Command.

17:30 Warnings about aircraft infiltration in Nahariya, Acre, Krayot, and the surrounding areas

Alarms warning of the possibility of infiltration by hostile aircraft were activated in in Nahariya and its surroundings, Acre, Shlomi, and the surrounding communities, as well as the Krayot area.

15:50 - New Hezbollah leader says of drone attack on Netanyahu's house: "This time he survived"

Newly appointed Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem appeared to threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, "This time he survived - but you never know when he will die. Maybe an Israeli will kill him, maybe in some speech of his."

Qassem also claimed the drone hit Netanyahu's bedroom.

He complained that diplomats and politicians protested Hezbollah for "daring" to attack the prime minister's house, while Israel had assassinated Nasrallah.

15:20 - IDF attacks on Baalbek reported during new Hezbollah leader's speech

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen network reported IDF strikes in the Baalbek area this afternoon, came during the first speech by newly appointed Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem.

The broadcast of Qassem's speech was briefly interrupted for "technical reasons" before resuming later.

In the speech Qassem pledged to continue Nasrallah's war plans.

"My work plan is Nasrallah's plan, and we will continue to implement the war plan that he and the Hezbollah leadership developed," Qassem said.

14:02 - IDF eliminates the deputy commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Forces

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, deputy commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force in the area of Nabatieh, in a targeted airstrike.

According to an IDF statement, "Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi advanced numerous terror attacks against the State of Israel. His targeting is part of the effort to degrade Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces' capabilities to direct and execute terror activities against IDF troops and communities in the northern border, in particular the Conquer the Galilee plan. Shahadi was previously responsible for the Radwan Forces' operations during combat in Syria between 2012 and 2017, and additionally oversaw terror attacks in southern Lebanon."

13:22 - Rocket alarms sound in Haifa suburbs, Acre and nearby towns

Rocket alarm sirens were activated in several of Haifa's Krayot suburbs, as well as in Acre, Tamra and Jadeidi-Makr. The IDF announced that approximately 15 rockets were fired.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

🚨 Rocket Alert [13:22:56] - 14 Alerts:

• Upper Galilee — Ein HaMifratz, Acre, Sha'ar Na'aman Industrial Zone, Akko New Cemetery, Acco - Industrial Zone (×2), Jadeidi-Makr, Kfar Masaryk (×2)
• HaMifratz — Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Bialik Industrial Zone, Kiryat Biyalik, Kiryat… pic.twitter.com/UXbF9kXZxU

— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) October 30, 2024

13:18 - New Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem expected to give first speech in new position

Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's newly announced secretary-general, is expected to deliver his first speech in his new post later on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Qassem served as the deputy to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was eliminated by the IDF, but was not seen as a possible successor.

However, following the Israeli airstrikes that killed Nasrallah and his designated successor Hashem Safi al-Din, Hezbollah announced on Monday that Qassem – a cleric with no military experience, would assume leadership.

11:30 - Lebanese report at least one killed in apparent Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Lebanon

Lebanese security officials told AFP (Agence France Presse) that one person was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in the Mount Lebanon area, south of Beirut. According to reports and images on social media, the vehicle appeared to be carrying an anti-tank missile at the time of the strike.

11:16 - IDF issues rare evacuation notice for Baalbek in northern Lebanon

The IDF's Arabic spokesman, Col. Avichay Adraee, called on residents of Baalbek and nearby towns to evacuate ahead of an expected IDF strike in the area.

So far, the IDF has published evacuation notices for numerous towns and villages in southern Lebanon, but not in the northern Bekaa Valley.

"Urgent warning to the residents of Baalbek, Ain Bourday and Douris. The IDF will act forcefully against Hezbollah interests within your city and villages and does not intend to harm you. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move outside the city and villages," Adraee wrote.

#عاجل إنذار عاجل إلى سكان بعلبك وعين بورضاي ودورس
🔸جيش الدفاع سيعمل بقوة ضد مصالح حزب الله داخل مدينتكم وقراكم ولا ينوي المساس بكم.
🔸من أجل سلامتكم عليكم اخلاء منازلكم فورًا والانتقال خارج المدينة والقرى عبر المحاور التالية: ⭕️أوتوستراد زحلة - بعلبك
⭕️طريق نحلة - بعلبك
⭕️طريق… pic.twitter.com/1FZoFWqdeO

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) October 30, 2024

11:07 - Two farmers injured after rocket explodes in agricultural areas of Metula

Two farmers were injured after Hezbollah fired rockets at Metula. The two were taken to hospital, with one of them reportedly in moderate to severe condition and the other in good condition.

According to Ynet News, one of the farmers is a foreign worker while the other is an Israeli citizen. Three rockets were reportedly fired in the barrage.

10:27 - US Marines complete first live-fire training with integrated Iron Dome interceptors

The U.S. Marine Corps completed its first live-fire training exercise using an Air Defense System with an integrated Iron Dome interceptor, Israel's Ministry of Defense announced.

"The system is based on an American radar and command-and-control center, combined with the Iron Dome (Tamir) interceptor and a mobile launcher developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Raytheon as a prime contractor."

"During the training, the Marines fully operated the system, leading to the successful interception of targets. Additionally, the continuous launch capability of the Iron Dome interceptors from a mobile launcher, developed specifically for the Marines, was tested."

"The successful training demonstrated the forces’ proficiency in fully operating the system, the performance of the mobile launcher developed for the Marines, and the capabilities of the Iron Dome interceptor in relevant and challenging interception scenarios," the statement read.

09:04 - Three hostile drones shot down in the last hour, IDF says

The Israeli Air Force shot down three hostile drones within 20 minutes, the IDF announced.

Alerts were activated in the western Galilee region this morning at 08:02, 8:10 and 8:19 a.m.

No casualties were reported from the drone attacks, which caused a fire near Gesher Haziv.

08:05 - Alarms sound in the Western Galilee

Siren alerts warned of a possible drone infiltration in Nahariya and other communities in the Western Galilee. Alarms were also sounded in the North Reserve Industrial Zone.

08:00 - IDF struck over 100 terror targets in Lebanon on Tuesday

According to the IDF Spokesman's Office, the Israeli Air Force struck over 100 Hezbollah terror targets and eliminated dozens of terrorists throughout Lebanon over the past 24 hours. Among the targets struck was the launcher used to fire at Ma'alot-Tarshiha in northern Israel on Tuesday.

Over the past day, IDF troops continued limited, localized, targeted raids against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The troops located large amounts of weapons, dismantled tunnel shafts, eliminated terrorists and destroyed Hezbollah launchers embedded in civilian areas and aimed at Israeli communities.

06:40 - IDF Reports Alarms in Sharon and Galilee Triggered by Surface-to-Surface Missile from Lebanon

The IDF Spokesman's Office announced that shortly after early morning sirens near Central Galilee, HaMifratz, HaAmakim, the Upper Galilee, the Sharon and Menashe, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

The missile reportedly fell apart in mid-air. No changes were made to the Homefront Command's defensive guidelines.

06:25 - Alarms throughout Sharon and Galilee regions

Alarms warning of rocket and missile fire were activated in Netanya, Hadera, Beit Yitzhak, and several other communities throughout the Sharon region, as well as many communities in Western and Central Galilee.

05:55 - IAF intercepts a drone coming from Lebanon

The IDF announced this morning that following sirens that sounded between 5:39 and 5:40 a.m. in the Western Galilee area, a UAV that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF).

The military added that earlier, between 5:13 and 5:14 a.m. in Western Galilee, the IAF intercepted a UAV that had crossed from Lebanon into Israel.

Regarding a drone strike in Nahariya, the IDF said the UAV was discovered in IDF systems a short time before the fall and currently investigating why alarms were not activated.

05:45 - Alarms sound in the Western Galilee

Alarms warning of a hostile aircraft infiltration sounded in the communities of Rosh Hanikra, Liman, Betzet, Metsova, Shlomi, and the North Reserve Industrial Zone in the Western Galilee.

04:45 - Explosion reported in Nahariya from alleged drone strike

After an explosion was heard in the northern part of the city, the Nahariya Municipality said it was caused by an alleged drone attack. The drone reportedly struck an industrial building without prior warning. The municipality said, "The matter is under investigation; security forces are searching the area."

01:35 - IDF strikes Hamas & PIJ terrorists operating in humanitarian zone at Khan Younis

A short time ago, based on IDF and ISA (Shin Bet) intelligence, the Air Force conducted a precise strike on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists operating within the Humanitarian Area in Khan Younis, the IDF Spokesman's Office announced.

The military said that before the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians in Gaza, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

The IDF Spokesman stated: "This is a further example of the Hamas terrorist organization’s systematic abuse of civilian infrastructure and use of the humanitarian area as cover for their terrorist attacks and in violation of international law."