Yair Kraus

Shortly after Hezbollah chief concludes speech, terror group launches rocket barrage, striking empty kindergarten in Acre, causing significant damage to building; blast also damaged dozens of nearby homes, sparking renewed fears among residents

During a hike with his five children, Matan Avraham spotted an injured greater spotted eagle; he rescued the bird and alerted wildlife rescue volunteers who transported it to a wildlife hospital, where it is recovering from two gunshot wounds to its wing

Residents and local leaders fear emerging truce will allow terror group to regroup and rebuild; 'What will our residents return to? A devastated city with no security and no future?'asks Kiryat Shmona mayor

Stricter safety guidelines issued for border communities and Golan Heights; schools in Nahariya and Acre remain closed; leaders slam Netanyahu: 'We refuse to once again fall into the slumber dictated by international interests'

Rocket fire from Lebanon strikes northern city after hours of quiet, injuring 70-year-old woman seriously and 80-year-old man lightly; IDF reports 10 launches, with impacts damaging car and building

Ahead of looming cease-fire, opponents call on the cabinet to not agree to a deal with Lebanon that does not include taking territory that would remain under IDF control; 'Any deal that would bring Hezbollah terrorists back to the border near our homes would be criminal negligence'; '"The government is selling out the north"

Military says struck Hezbollah site housing medium-range rockets, reiterates commitment to preventing violations of cease-fire agreement; IDF Arabic-language spokesperson announces curfew south of Litani River

Military says Hezbollah injuries in war at least twice its fatalities; with no demilitarized zone, destroyed southern Lebanon homes expected to be rebuilt; fears grow over Hezbollah resuming border provocations, which cease-fire may not prevent

Military says will protect against any violation of Israel sovereignty after warning Syrian rebels taking control of the area near the border, not to advance

A herd of Lebanese cows and their herding dog staged an unexpected 'border crossing' into Israel to visit the Snir Stream Nature Reserve, now reopened after the war; With help from IDF soldiers, a quick-thinking ranger ensured their peaceful return home, no peace treaty required