Israeli sources acknowledge commando raid on Batroun’s coast, capturing Hezbollah operative identified as 'key figure in weaponry capabilities used by Hezbollah during Second Lebanon War,' and say mission demonstrates 'bold operational capability'

This election is one of the closest ones yet and both candidates are very unpopular. Voters this time, more so than in previous elections, are voting against someone, not for someone

In rocket strike aimed at the village of Tira, 19 were wounded and evacuated to surrounding hospitals, with four moderately hurt, others mildly; IDF reports multiple rocket launches from Lebanon targeting the Upper Galilee region, with successful interceptions and no casualties otherwise

Iran delays retaliatory strike on Israel for US election results, fearing further regional chaos might bolster Trump’s campaign; Meanwhile, tensions rise as both sides prepare for potential post-election confrontations

Several Lebanese and other Arab networks have reported Israeli commandos, making landfall from the Mediterranean shores to the coastal city of Batroun in northern Lebanon, have taken Imad Amahaz, reportedly a senior Hezbollah operative, in an operation they report was conducted jointly with UNIFIL, who deny involvement

Northern towns experience continuous alarms as suspected Hezbollah drone enters from Lebanon; after 34 minutes, military confirms drone shot down; second drone also downed over Mediterranean before entering Israeli airspace near Tel Aviv

Givati Brigade troops Staff Sgt. Itay Parizat, 20, from Petah Tikva, and Staff Sgt. Yair Hananya, 22, from Mitzpe Netofa fell in battle in Jabaliya; third Givati soldier severely wounded

Mediators press on, yet Israeli officials warn Hamas’ demand to end war and withdraw from Gaza may block any small-scale deals; Israeli sources predict heavy US pressure to end war following upcoming election