BREAKING NEWS

Gallant urges calm as conflict in North enters 'new stage'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asked the Israeli public on Monday to retain composure after the IDF conducted new strikes on Hezbollah and warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate structures where the terror organization has stored rockets or undertaken other actions.

"At this new stage of the war - our success depends on the behaviour of the public. There are days ahead of us when the public will have to show composure."

Israel's Home Front Command warned on Monday morning to expect a day of heavy fighting with Hezbollah, Army Radio reported.