The IDF chief stated that the drone threat is "not merely a criminal threat but a security threat with terror potential. " IDF Chief of Staff Lt.

Israel continued operations in Lebanon between October 27 and November 2, 2025. These activities included targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group’s regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets.

The Israeli military carried out a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah in response to what it described as the militant group’s attempts to rebuild operations in the region.

Two operations in northern Gaza were conducted and dismantled Hamas infrastructure, while undercover operations in the West Bank managed to detain Hamas operatives in Nablus.

In a significant operation on October 29, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet targetted and killed Hamas terrorist Zeid Zaki Abd Al-Hadi Aqel, linked to the captivity of six Israeli hostages during earlier attacks.

IDF Chief Staff Eyal Zamir convenes operational forum to assess changes in Gaza, ongoing ground operations, and strategic updates, holds a panel with released hostages and bereaved families.

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Marking two years of ground operations, Israel balances military gains, painful losses and the unfinished mission to bring every hostage home.

Occupation detonated booby-trapped robots and blew up residential buildings east of Shejaiya, in addition to airstrikes and artillery fire,’ Civil Defense spokesman tells Anadolu - Anadolu Ajansı