IDF says it carried out 'extensive' strike in Lebanon amid multiple rocket, aerial infiltration alert on Friday in Israel's north ■ IDF names reserve soldier killed in combat in northern Gaza ■ Sirens sound in Israeli communities near Syrian border ■ South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel ■ At least 1,300 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; at least 130 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run Health Ministry: 21,110 killed, 55,243 wounded in Gaza

Master Sgt. (res.) Constantine Sushko was killed in combat in central Gaza on Saturday. Capt. Harel Ittah died on Saturday from wounds sustained last week in the Gaza Strip's south. The Israeli army said five other soldiers were seriously wounded

WSJ: 70% of Gaza homes destroyed ■ Israel strikes in Lebanon and Syria after rockets targets Israel's north ■ South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel ■ At least 1,300 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; at least 130 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run Health Ministry: 21,672 killed, 56,165 wounded in Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden last week ordered the U.S. military to carry out strikes on Iranian-backed Iraqi groups following a rocket attack that wounded three U.S. troops

According to the newspaper, soldiers hadn't trained for the scenario, even though the military had received reports of alarming activity indicating a possible imminent attack

'The very fact that talks are still ongoing is an achievement at this stage,' a source familiar with the talks told Haaretz, as Israel believes negotiations with Hamas will be 'significantly more complicated' this time around

Crowds in Tel Aviv and near Netanyahu's home in Caesarea demanded that the prime minister be removed from office immediately. Also on Saturday, a rally was held in Tel Aviv to call for the release of all Israeli hostages still held by Hamas

The Director of the Government Companies Authority announced her resignation while referring to a move made by Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem, who transferred control of the authority to his ministry. The move will in effect make the authority no longer be functional