HEADLINES
Beaufort Ridge captured Hezbollah hub battered
Mossad chief to step down in shakeup
El Al to launch nonstop San Francisco

The time is now 1:10 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iranian state-backed media outlet Fars reports that after Iran suspended talks over Israel's escalation in Southern Lebanon, the IRGC has threatened to target Northern Israel if Israel expands its strike campaign to include Hezbollah positions and infrastructure in Beirut.

In US Military Role, a report says Israel planned a significant attack in Dahieh in Beirut, but it was postponed at the last moment due to American intervention.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF's 146th Division completed its southern Lebanon operations, taking the Beaufort Ridge outpost and the Wadi al-Saluki areas beyond the Litani, as part of a three-month campaign that killed more than 550 terrorists and dismantled more than 2,700 terrorist infrastructure sites, including more than 200 weapons storage facilities, with air support from the IAF and help from the Yahalom Unit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a return to heavy attacks on Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold in Beirut, with officials noting Beaufort Ridge as a key geographic asset and Hezbollah hub. Separately, a Hezbollah explosive drone exploded at an IDF site near Rosh Hanikra; no injuries were reported. Earlier, a Hezbollah explosive drone hit a structure in Moshav Beit Hillel, east of Kiryat Shmona, injuring at least four people; fire crews were on site and the IDF is investigating. A senior Israeli official says Hezbollah informed Trump they are ready for a full ceasefire even without an immediate withdrawal.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump said he had not heard Iran was suspending talks with the United States, but added that there has been too much talking and that going silent could be very good and may last a long time.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Mossad's international relations head announced he is stepping down following Roman Gofman's appointment to lead the Mossad, with the High Court of Justice having rejected petitions; other senior officials are expected to follow. Ultra-Orthodox protesters disrupted traffic on major roads and blocked train tracks near Ben-Gurion Airport to denounce the draft and enforcement efforts, with three police officers lightly injured; roads were reopened by evening as authorities redirected traffic and dispersed demonstrators, including incidents near the National Traffic Police commander's home and two arrests.

In Israeli Economy and Business, El Al will launch a nonstop route between Israel and San Francisco on October 25, operating three times weekly with Boeing Dreamliner aircraft; the roughly 15-hour flight aims to serve the Bay Area business community, with the outbound leg from Israel carrying the flight number LY49.

In Uplifting News, the Leviev Foundation announced a new five-year, $50 million educational initiative to fund scholarships and grants for Jewish children from underserved and immigrant communities, with Chagit Leviev Sofiev stressing that Jewish identity should never be a luxury. In Miami, chef Raz Shabtai said earning a Michelin Star for Mutra is like winning an Oscar, Emmy, or Grammy, highlighting his Jerusalem roots as shaping his approach to hospitality. Israeli singer Yonatan Razel is in stable condition after a cerebral hemorrhage and is hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, described as a leading figure in contemporary Jewish music. Home sweet home.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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