Nahal Reconnaissance Unit fighters killed the militants responsible for the deaths of four of their comrades last week in southern Lebanon, during close-quarters combat in the village of Beit Lif. Intelligence later confirmed the identities of the militants. Nahal Brigade forces continue operating in the area, targeting militants and locating weapons and terror infrastructure. The brigade commander stated that the mission continues alongside the heavy price paid.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was felt this morning in northern Israel, mainly between Haifa and Nahariya, with no reports of injuries or damage. The epicenter was in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of about 14 km, off the coast of southern Lebanon near Tyre and Sidon. Residents reported noticeable shaking. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and Israel’s Geological Survey, it was a moderate event.

Boaz Tamam, deputy battalion commander in the 401st Brigade, was severely wounded in Lebanon when his tank was hit by a Kornet missile; Sgt. Liraz Ben Zion was killed. Tamam lost his leg but remained conscious, applied a tourniquet, and reported over the radio. He was evacuated to Rambam Hospital, underwent surgery, and woke earlier than expected. He told his wife: “They took my leg, but they didn’t defeat me,” reflecting resilience and strong morale. Pic from Shos Tamam

The IDF announced the death of Sgt. Guy Loder, 21, a Maglan commando from Yuvalim, during operations in southern Lebanon, apparently due to friendly fire; the incident is under investigation. Another soldier was seriously wounded. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalated: sirens sounded in central Israel following a missile from Yemen that was intercepted, and impacts were reported in the north. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed strikes on Iranian petrochemical facilities, as Donald Trump warned Tehran.

The IDF cleared for publication that an officer and three soldiers from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit were killed in a close-range encounter with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. Three of the fallen were named: Capt. Noam Madmoni, Sgt. Ben Cohen, and Sgt. Maxim Antis. Three additional soldiers were wounded, one seriously. Several militants were killed during the exchange. Israeli forces responded with gunfire, tank support, and airstrikes. Fighting in southern Lebanon has intensified in recent days.

There are reports today about the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Kharg Island—so what is Kharg Island?Kharg Island is Iran’s main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, through which about 90% of its crude exports pass. Its location and infrastructure allow supertankers to load efficiently, making it vital to Iran’s economy. Due to its importance, the island is heavily fortified and considered a key strategic target in conflict scenarios. Any strike could severely disrupt Iran’s oil exports, impact global energy prices, and trigger wider regional escalation, particularly around...