Millions sheltered in central Israel, per the Israel Defense Forces.

“In our estimation, ‘Oct. 7’ is expected to be a significant landmark for the terrorist groups,” the agency said.

The attack reportedly targeted the head of Hezbollah’s drone unit.

During the UN General Assembly in New York, families of hostages are calling for international support to release their loved ones.

The Israeli premier left immediately after convening the Security Cabinet amid the intensifying war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Israeli prime minister’s remarks come amid reports that the Biden administration is spearheading a new diplomatic effort to end the fighting.

Some 7.689 million (78.6%) identify as Jewish and 2.095 million (21.4%) as Arab.

The Argentine president called out the world body for systematically voting against the Jewish state, “the only democracy in the Middle East, which protects liberal democracy.”

António Guterres said that there is an “age of impunity everywhere” and said that the global community must “prevent Lebanon from becoming another Gaza.”

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “remains alone at the top,” said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.