After rockets were fired on the Haifa area, the IDF spokesperson said, “We are going on the offensive against Hezbollah.”

Some 600-plus targets struck in Iran by Israel so far, while 160 hit in Lebanon; Tactical operations underway to prevent Hezbollah infiltration.

The official estimates that Tehran missile stockpile is in “high hundreds to low thousands” and says it “hasn’t abandoned its plan to destroy Israel.”

“I think this is an excellent decision,” former intelligence officer tells JNS about the appointment of Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian.

Former defense officials offer differing assessments of U.S.-backed recruitment drive.

“This is not what disarming looks like,” an IDF spokesman says after a string of violations by the Islamist group.

The Israeli military’s CPR GO system has been delivering medical documentation deep into the battlefield, say military sources.

Former national security adviser Jacob Nagel tells JNS that four areas require substantial treatment.

Hospitals should prioritize protection of trauma and emergency surgery rooms, a former defense official tells JNS.

As Israel gives more time to a US diplomatic initiative, an IDF source and former defense officials share assessments on future scenarios with JNS.