Israel has announced the death of a 22-year-old soldier during combat in Lebanon as part of its limited ground operation. The soldier, a member of a commando brigade, fell in Maroun al-Ras, where Hezbollah claimed to have inflicted casualties on Israeli troops. Meanwhile, Iran’s attack on Israeli airbases was deemed ineffective by Israel, with no aircraft or personnel damaged. Despite Iran’s claims of success, the missile attack only caused minor damage to office buildings near the airbases. Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has threatened retaliation for the attack.
Germany has urged its citizens to leave Iran due to the volatile situation, and Iran’s president warned of harsher reactions if Israel does not stop its crimes. In response to Iran’s attack, Israel’s air defenses operated impressively but some missiles breached the defenses causing minimal damage. Israel’s military continues its airstrikes on targets in Lebanon and Gaza. Three men have been arrested in connection with explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, likely caused by hand grenades.
Amid escalating tensions, Israel’s War Time civil planning is underway to anticipate mass casualties in the event of urban areas being hit by missiles. The military chief of staff, head of Shin Bet, and head of Mossad have convened to address Israeli plans in response to Iran’s attack. With over 150 terror infrastructures destroyed by Israel inside Lebanon, additional troops have been mobilized for the ground invasion. The situation remains tense, with Iran, Hezbollah, and other actors threatening further action.
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