'Been saying it for years': IDF chief Halevi shows Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon | Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Tyre

19: 21 - IDF chief Halevi adresses UN while standing in Hezbollah tunnel: 'Been saying this for years'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi addressed the UN while visiting a captured underground Hezbollah battle compound in southern Lebanon.

"You can equip yourself here - and from here go on a raid towards the State of Israel. We have been saying for years that Hezbollah is preparing the border area for an invasion," Halevi siad.

"To the countries of the world that doubted it, to the UN and to the UNIFIL force that is up here - these testimonies are very important to explain why it is necessary to keep these things from returning."

"We caught it in time, before it was too late, and these infrastructures must not return here," Halevi reiterated.

הרמטכ״ל במתחם בבונקר של חיזבאללה בדרום לבנון: ״מפה יכלו לצאת לפשיטה למדינת ישראל. תפסנו את זה בזמן ואסור שהתשתיות האלה יחזרו כאן לדורות״ pic.twitter.com/wUFmiHDN5A

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) October 28, 2024

15:50 - IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Tyre for second time in 2 days

Israeli fighter jets struck weapons warehouses, military buildings and observation posts of various military units of the terror organization Hezbollah, and especially its regional Aziz Unit, in a wave of airstrikes in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

"The area of ​​the city of Tyre is a significant terror area for the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the 'Aziz' unit from which they advanceterrorist activities against the State of Israel and the IDF forces," the military said.

"The terrorist organization Hezbollah is systematically taking over civilian spaces throughout the state of Lebanon, in order to carry out terrorist actions, while assimilating its operatives and commanders into the civilian space. This activity harms and endangers the citizens of the state of Lebanon."

מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר בהכוונת פיקוד הצפון תקפו מוקדם יותר היום במרחב צור שבדרום לבנון, מחסני אמצעי לחימה וטילי נ"ט, מבנים צבאיים ועמדות תצפית של יחידות צבאיות שונות של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה ביניהן "יחידת עזיז">> pic.twitter.com/aXp5thWj0G

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) October 28, 2024

12:01 - IDF Arabic spokesman warns residents of Tyre neighborhoods to evacuate ahead of Israeli strikes

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee issued a warning early Monday morning for residents of several neighborhoods in Tyre, Lebanon, to evacuate ahead of IDF strikes.

#عاجل 🔴 بيان عاجل لسكان منطقة صور في لبنان وتحديدًا إلى المتواجدين في المباني بين الشوارع: دكتور علي الخليل، حيرام، محمد الزيات، نبيه بري

⭕️أنشطة حزب الله تجبر جيش الدفاع على العمل ضده وبقوة حيث لا ننوي المساس بكم

⭕️عليكم الابتعاد فوراً الى خارج المنطقة المحددة بالأحمر والتوجه… pic.twitter.com/6rc2GpVtQQ

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) October 28, 2024

The message read: "Hezbollah’s activities are forcing the IDF to respond forcefully. We have no intention of harming you, so you must immediately leave the area marked in red and move north of the Awali River. Anyone near Hezbollah personnel, facilities, or combat equipment is endangering their life."

11:30 - Sister of hostage warns Knesset committee that female hostages may return to Israel pregnant

Yarden Gonen, the sister of hostage Romi Gonen, warned members of the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality that female hostages could return home pregnant due to sexual abuse and torture during captivity. She also said efforts by the committee on behalf of the hostages are "simply not enough."

On Monday, several hostage family members addressed the committee in a meeting that was only attended by opposition lawmakers.

10:24 - Iranian Foreign Ministry says it successfully defended against 'Zionist aggression', reserves right to respond

Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, answered questions from reporters during a press conference in Tehran this morning, where he claimed Iran successfully defended against "Zionist aggression."

"The most important event of the last week was on Saturday morning and the zealous defense of Iran's defense [systems] against the aggression of the Zionist regime, which was a turning point."

Baghaei also said that Iran will respond to Israel's attacks.

"Iran will not deviate from its right to respond to the Zionist regime. This is a right that is the responsibility of the government, so we are firm and serious in our response, regardless of the exchanges."

10:19 - In unusual move, Israeli government meeting moved to secret location

In a highly irregular move, the government meeting planned for Monday morning was moved to a secret location on short notice, Israeli media reported.

Journalists speculated the move might be linked to warnings that Iran may attempt to harm ministers or symbols of state following the Israeli strikes on Saturday morning.

The meeting will not be held in its unusual locations, like the Knesset in Jerusalem or the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv. Only the ministers will be allowed to participate, without their advisors present.

08:47 - Iraqi government submits protest to UN over use of its airspace to attack Iran

According to Al Mayadeen, a Hezbollah-affiliated news website in Lebanon, the Iraqi government submitted a note of protest to the secretary-general of the United Nations and the UN Security Council "over the violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by the occupying entity" in its attack on Iran.

07:51 - IDF intercepts drone from Lebanon over the Western Galilee.

Following the sirens that sounded between 07:26 and 07:31 in the Western Galilee area, the Israeli Air Force announced that it successfully intercepted a drone that crossed from Lebanon.

06:15 - 15 rockets launched towards communities on Israel's northern border

Approximately 15 rockets were fired Monday at Kiryat Shmona and communities along the conflict line with Lebanon. Some fell in open areas in the Upper Galilee and others were intercepted. There were no reports of injuries.

06:11 - IDF statement: Air Force strikes Hamas military commander and three additional operatives in Northern Gaza

The IDF reported that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted a Hamas military commander along with three other operatives at a command-and-control site in northern Gaza, previously used as a school. Hamas claims that several journalists were injured in the strike.

On Sunday night, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said Israel is prepared for any scenario, including a potential response from Iran to Israeli strikes.

“We are ready to reach and neutralize any threat, anywhere and anytime,” Halevi said. “We have used only a portion of our capabilities and can do much more. Our strikes on strategic assets in Iran are highly significant. We’ll see how events develop, and we’re prepared for all scenarios on all fronts.” (KAN 11)

06:08 - IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi addresses the wounded veterans of Operation "Iron Swords"

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi addressed the wounded soldiers from Operation Iron Swords, Israel's name for the war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza and the resulting conflict against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.

“I address you, those wounded physically and mentally, those who have healed and those still recovering, which is a battle in itself. All of you put the defense of the homeland and your comrades-in-arms above your personal well-being. I salute you,” Halevi said.

04:05 - Jewish man shot walking to synagogue in Chicago, he is in moderate condition

A 39-year-old Jewish resident of Chicago was shot and moderately injured in the shoulder while walking to a synagogue on Saturday. Several witnesses reported that the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" during an exchange of gunfire with police, in which he was seriously injured.

According to a JNS report, police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime based on the victim's Jewish identity and the fact that the incident took place in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood.

00:55 - Khamenei’s 𝕏 account suspended after anti-Israel post in Hebrew

The account of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on the 𝕏 platform, was suspended after he posted a threatening message in Hebrew to the Israeli government, the Associated Press reported.

In a post published on Sunday night, Khamenei wrote in Hebrew, stating, "The Zionist regime made a mistake and miscalculated regarding Iran. We will make them understand the strength, capability, initiative, and willpower of the Iranian nation."

The social platform 𝕏 suspended Khamenei's Hebrew account shortly after, posting a brief note stating: “𝕏 suspends accounts which violate the 𝕏 Rules.” It is not yet clear what the specific violation was.