Because the operation had been defined as a small-scale incursion, there was no need to convene the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet and get a green light, allowing the exact timing of the operation to be kept under wraps until the forces were already on their way.
Noa Dori completes officers training course as an infantry commander. "My main motivation is to carry on the legacy of my great-grandfather," she says.
An anti-aircraft missile launched from inside Syrian territory toward Israel exploded in mid-air, with a loud boom heard all across the country overnight. The explosion came after an alleged Israeli strike near Homs.
"The details of the incident are under examination by the commanders and the military police have begun investigating; the family of the soldier has been notified,” the IDF says in statement.
A terrorist-affiliated Telegram group aired footage of what it claimed to be the launch, saying it was aimed at a Jewish community just south of Afula in northern Israel. Conventional wisdom suggests such an escalation could draw Israeli decision-makers to conclude an operation is the only way to prevent Judea and Samaria from following the path of Gaza.
"Israel's ability to face threats is determined by the dedicated individuals who tirelessly work to develop state-of-the-art technology. This ongoing and highly challenging battle of intellect mostly takes place behind the scenes," Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.
The announcement by the Rafael defense firm comes a week after Iran said it had produced its first such weapon.
The Arrow-3 is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere.
According to the IDF, the incident began when Lebanese civilians deliberately interfered with the army's work on the Israeli side of the border fence. Riot dispersal means were used, including teargas.
The terrorist first killed a man and a woman who were on guard duty early in the morning Saturday. The third Israeli fatality was hours later, during a shootout with troops who had arrived at the scene.
