Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar ordered a return to terrorist attacks targeting Israel after he assumed control of the organization in Summer 2024. [51] The Israeli Army Radio reported that the attacker fired small arms targeting Israeli vehicles on Highway 4 near Ashdod. [70]Hezbollah claimed that it targeted Israeli forces attempting to advance into Markaba and Rab al Thalatheen on October 15. [82] Hezbollah continued to engage Israeli forces near Aita al Shaab and Ramyeh in southern Lebanon on October 15. [86] The 228th Brigade has directed over 100 airstrikes targeting Hezbollah fighters.

Source: Washington Post October 16, 2024 01:27 UTC