Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms that the forces of the 36th Division of the Israel Defense Forces have crossed the Litani River and advanced towards strategic points in southern Lebanon.

During a visit to the northern border today, he says: "Our forces crossed the Litani and advanced to commanding grounds. We are also active in Beirut, in Bekaa, across the entire front, and we are delivering a heavy blow to Hezbollah.

Shabbat Shalom

May our prayers be answered.

Shavua Tov 🇮🇱❤️🙏

The IDF destroyed a manned artillery command post of the Hezbollah terrorist organization. After the attack, secondary explosions were identified indicating the presence of weapons inside the building.

Photo: IDF Spokesperson

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on the escalation in the north: "The Dahieh neighborhood should tremble"

Trump on Iran:

"At first they said: 'We will not develop nuclear weapons.' So I asked: 'What if you just buy nuclear weapons?'

So now the wording says: 'We will neither develop nor acquire military weapons in any way.' That's already a big difference."

The name of the IDF fallen soldier whose family has been notified is permitted for publication
 
Attached is the name of the fallen:
- Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, age 21, from Ashkelon, a fighter in the Givati Reconnaissance Unit (846), Givati Brigade, fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
For more than 3,000 years, Zion, Jerusalem's second name, and Zionism – attachment to Jerusalem and the land of Israel – have been foundations of Jewish identity.

Today, the people of Israel embrace Jewish New Yorkers and friends of Jewish New Yorkers as you celebrate Zionism and the State of Israel at the Big Apple's annual Israel Day Parade.

Am Yisrael Chai! 🇮🇱

🇺🇸 Trump on Fox News about Iran:

🔹 "We shouldn't have been in Iran, but..."

🔹 "We have somewhat left their military forces alone because we think some of them are moderate; we have eliminated the non-moderate individuals."

🔹 "The strait must be opened immediately and without any tolls."

🔹 "Iran cannot have nuclear weapons; it's as simple as that."

🔹 "Iran is in a very bad position and fake news is their greatest asset."

🔹 "At first, they said they would not develop nuclear weapons, but now they emphasize that they will not even buy military weapons; this is a big difference."

🔹 Trump also sarcastically said: "The word Dumb ends with the letter B, but most people don't know that!"

Israeli Merkava tank crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier today:

The conquest of Bouffar is a dramatic stage and a dramatic change, we have broken the barrier of fear. We have returned to Bouffar stronger than ever

We will restore security to the residents of the north, just as we did for the residents of the south.

It will take time, but we will complete the mission