US mediates release of Israeli detained in Lebanon
The dual passport holder was arrested by the Lebanese authorities on suspicion of espionage.
The dual passport holder was arrested by the Lebanese authorities on suspicion of espionage.
Authorities reportedly arrested Joshua Tartakovsky after finding his Israeli passport while searching his belongings.
Israel has so far refused to divulge specifics of its intended response to Tehran's launch of nearly 200 missiles earlier this month, causing the Biden administration to grow increasingly frustrated.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Hashem Safieddine, widely expected to succeed slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, appears to have been "eliminated."
Over 100 projectiles have been launched from Lebanon. Within hours, IDF strikes the launchers from where the rockets were fired.
Hezbollah continues to launch heavy barrages at northern communities, while sirens go off in the southern city of Ashkelon.
Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel Tuesday evening to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. The assault triggered nearly 1,864 warning sirens across Israel.
Some refuse to accept Nasrallah's elimination, with one woman saying, "We have not seen a body and they keep delaying the funeral. Maybe this is all a plan to trick the Israelis and we will see him again soon."
Foreign sources indicate that the IDF have urged residents of southern Lebanese villages near the border to evacuate.
Amid ongoing speculation surrounding a potential Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the northern border.
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