The Israel Defense Forces have reported nine rocket launches from Lebanon towards Israel. In response, Israeli troops are engaged in artillery fire directed at the region from which the rockets were launched, located in southern Lebanon.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has stated that Israel is said to have resumed the flow of water through pipes in southern Gaza, following a week-long blockade. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an extended emergency cabinet session for the first time on October 15. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has asserted a resolute approach to the ongoing conflict with Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing its severity. For additional details, please view the accompanying video.