<p>The IDF struck the launcher that launched several rockets toward the area of Shtula.</p><p>Likewise, an additional loaded and ready-to-launch launcher was struck. The launcher posed a threat to IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.</p><p>[video:2173327]</p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, the IDF struck and eliminated three Hezbollah terrorists who launched a surface-to-air missile toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft, unsuccessfully, said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.</p><p>In an additional incident, terrorists launched an explosive UAV toward IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. Shortly afterward, the IDF struck terrorist infrastructure in the area.</p><p>Additionally, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets toward IDF soldiers operating south of the Forward Defense Line, in the Aainata area in southern Lebanon. Some were intercepted, while others fell near the troops. No injuries were reported.</p><p>In addition, the IDF identified and dismantled two loaded and ready-to-launch launchers.</p><p>[video:2173325]</p>

<p>Hezbollah terrorists launched an explosive drone towards Israeli forces. A reservist was lightly injured and required medical treatment. His family has been notified.</p>

After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.

<p>A man around 50 years old was shot dead in Isfiya. A Magen David Adom medical team pronounced him dead at the scene.</p><p>Police officers who arrived at the scene have set up roadblocks and are conducting searches for suspects, while collecting findings and evidence as part of an investigation that has been opened. The motive is believed to be criminal.</p>

One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.

<p>US President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks.</p><p>"The President of the United States, DONALD J. TRUMP, Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, and Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, met today with High Ranking Representatives of Israel and Lebanon in the Oval Office. The Meeting went very well! The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah. The Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS. I look forward in the near future to hosting the Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun. It was a Great Honor to be a participant at this very Historic Meeting!" he wrote.</p>

<p>Two people were killed in an accident involving two private vehicles on Highway 60 near Rehelim Junction.</p><p>Magen David Adom medics and paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene. Seven Palestinian Arabs who were lightly injured were evacuated by the Red Crescent to areas under Palestinian Authority control.</p>