Israel has heightened its air defense alert level in the north following the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut.

The Israeli military on Sunday killed Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, in a strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital that came despite a year-long ceasefire. His killing was announced by Israel's military.

The exercise opened with a surprise test of the IDF's 210th "Bashan" Division's preparedness, according to the military.The post Israel launches drill simulating combat scenarios in the north appeared

Israeli forces have carried out military strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon, leaving several people dead despite ceasefires in place.

The US-backed Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in southern Israel primarily coordinates humanitarian aid entering Gaza and monitors the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A visit by FDD’s Long War Journal to the site on November 20 showed that US Central Command (CENTCOM) has committed significant resources to this effort,

Polls show many Israelis across the political spectrum support an inquiry to determine who is responsible for the authorities' failure to prevent the attack.

When Ibrahim Farahat awoke to discover a large yellow concrete block on his doorstep in Gaza City, he suddenly found himself right on the perilous demarcation line marking the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces artillery strikes are reported in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar reports that Israel has launched munitions at the area of Yaroun in southern Lebanon, causing fires. There is no immediate comment from the IDF.