LEBANESE TERRITORY
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel commits to talks
Israel's deadly airstrikes in Gaza lead to combat with Hamas and clashes with Hezbollah. Diplomatic efforts ongoing with no truce in sight. US involvement in talks. Escalating tensions raise fears of major conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza, including kids and UN worker, as truce talks show signs of progress
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children and a UN worker, amid stalled cease-fire talks with Hamas. Violence also flared in the West Bank, where Israeli forces killed seven individuals during a raid and airstrike in Jenin. As nearly 2 million Palestinians seek refuge, Israeli and Hamas negotiators plan to resume cease-fire discussions. The conflict has escalated, raising humanitarian concerns and fears of a broader regional war, with over 38,000 Palestinians reported dead.
Hezbollah's deputy leader says group would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza cease-fire
Hezbollah's deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, stated that a full cease-fire in Gaza is crucial for halting hostilities on the Lebanon-Israel border. He emphasized Hezbollah's support role for Hamas and indicated that if Gaza's conflict ceases, their military assistance will also end. Kassem expressed uncertainty about how Hezbollah would respond to partial cease-fires or ongoing military actions in Gaza. The remarks come amid heightened tensions as talks of Gaza cease-fires falter, raising concerns of escalation along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.
Israel says it can send Lebanon 'back to Stone Age' as UN warns against war
During a visit to Washington, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel does not seek war with Lebanon but warned of severe retaliation if diplomacy fails, capable of "taking Lebanon back to the Stone Age." He emphasized Israel's preparedness amid escalating clashes with Hezbollah since Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. Gallant reported over 400 Hezbollah fighters killed, while an AFP tally recorded 481 deaths in Lebanon, including 94 civilians, and 26 Israeli casualties since the conflict began.
Netanyahu says he won't agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments about only agreeing to a "partial" cease-fire in Gaza have cast doubt on a U.S.-backed proposal to end the eight-month-long conflict. Netanyahu stated he is open to a temporary pause to secure the release of some of the roughly 120 hostages held by Hamas but insisted that Israel must continue its military operations to fully eliminate Hamas. This stance contrasts with U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed three-phased plan, which includes a permanent cease-fire and the release of all hostages.
Israel hits Gaza as tensions surge on Lebanon border
The Israeli military said troops continued operations in central Gaza, where warplanes struck a militant cell in the Zeitun area.
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Hezbollah rains rockets on Israel after strike kills commander
Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior commander in south Lebanon. The cross-border exchanges, escalating since Hamas's attack on Israel in October, have intensified with Hezbollah using drones and Israel retaliating with targeted strikes. Hezbollah launched "dozens of Katyusha rockets" and guided missiles, while Israel intercepted many of the 150 projectiles fired and struck Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon. The strikes have caused multiple fires, but no immediate casualties. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands and resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
Netanyahu says Israel 'prepared for very intense operation' on Lebanon border
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel's readiness for a significant operation along the Lebanon border, where clashes with Hezbollah have escalated. The Iran-backed group, allied with Hamas, launched attacks on Israeli positions, including a strike on an Iron Dome platform. Israel has intensified its targeting of Hezbollah and allied militants in Lebanon. Netanyahu's coalition partners called for strong action to restore security. The violence since October has claimed hundreds of lives in Lebanon and several in Israel.
Hezbollah fighters shoot down an Israeli drone in Lebanon and fire rockets at an Israeli base
Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon and fired rockets at an Israeli military base. Israeli drone strikes caused casualties. Tensions escalate along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Hamas mourns Raisi death, hails his 'support for Palestinian resistance'
Hamas mourns Iranian President Raisi's death, appreciating his support for Palestinian resistance during Israel-Hamas war. Iran-backed Hamas allies engage in violence across the region, involving clashes with Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah retaliates after Israeli raid in Lebanon; Bibi against ending war early
Hezbollah, in a statement, said it fired "dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets" at Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel "in response to the horrific crime that the Israeli enemy committed in Mais al-Jabal". The Lebanese movement has repeatedly declared that only a ceasefire in Gaza will put an end to its attacks on Israel, which it says are in support of the people of Gaza as well as its ally Hamas.
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel after deadly south Lebanon strike
A Lebanese security source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, confirmed the strike killed "four civilians". Mais al-Jabal municipality chief Abdelmoneim Shukair had earlier told AFP that three people were killed, saying they were a couple and their son.
EU announces $1 bn in aid for Lebanon to shore up economy, border security
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit, aiming to boost the country's socio-economic stability amid a severe economic crisis. The aid will support basic services like education and health. Von der Leyen also urged Lebanon to tackle illegal migration, emphasizing the EU's commitment to legal pathways to Europe while seeking Lebanon's cooperation in preventing illegal migration and combating smuggling. Lebanon hosts around two million Syrian refugees, facing challenges exacerbated by its economic collapse and political turmoil.
Lebanon's Hezbollah targets Israel base, wounding 14 soldiers
Wednesday's incident marked the third day in a row that Hezbollah strikes wounded people in Israel, with regional tensions high after Iran launched a direct attack on Israel over the weekend in retaliation for a deadly strike on Tehran's Damascus consulate.
Israel kills local Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon amidst ongoing cross-border fire exchanges with Iran's involvement. Tensions rise as Hezbollah targets Iron Dome in Beit Hillel, resulting in civilian casualties.
Israeli troops wounded in Lebanon in attack claimed by Hezbollah
It is the first time Hezbollah has claimed such an attack during six months of near-daily cross-border clashes between the Iran-backed group and Israeli forces since the Gaza war broke out.
Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran launches attack from its territory
Israel's foreign minister warned of direct strikes on Iran if it launches attacks from its territory, escalating tensions after Iranian generals were killed in a blast at their consulate in Syria. Iran's Supreme Leader vowed retaliation against Israel for the attack, holding them responsible. Both sides have not detailed their potential actions. The incident, which killed 12, including Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, has heightened the long-standing conflict between the two countries, with Iran also criticizing Western support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
Israel strikes deep into northeast Lebanon
Israel conducted a deep strike into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah in the Hermel area, the most extensive raid since hostilities began over the Israel-Hamas war. The strike followed ongoing clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border, with Hezbollah supporting Hamas. The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah's aerial unit in Zboud, deep inside Lebanon, responding to an attack on its aerial control unit in northern Israel. Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli targets, including a missile strike on the Meron air control base. The hostilities have raised concerns of a broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas' military wing
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed a Hamas member and a civilian. Retaliatory airstrikes followed Hezbollah's rocket attack on Israeli military positions. The United States and other governments are working to prevent the war in Gaza from escalating into Lebanon.
Israel strikes deep inside Lebanon after Hezbollah downs its drone
The Israeli army said its fighter jets had struck Hezbollah air defences in the Bekaa Valley in response to the downing of an Israeli drone, which the Lebanese group said it had shot down with a surface-to-air missile. The incidents marked an escalation of hostilities fought in parallel to the conflict in Gaza, heightening the risks of further escalation between heavily armed adversaries that last went to war in 2006.
Hezbollah says it downed Israeli drone over Lebanese territory
Hezbollah downs Israeli drone; first time for Hermes 450. Israel confirms the incident, stating its 'David's Sling' Aerial Defense System intercepted the first missile launch but the drone eventually fell inside Lebanese territory.
US Secy Antony Blinken back in Israel as deadliest Gaza war grinds on
The Israeli army intensifies strikes on Gaza amid clashes with Hamas as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken aims to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Reports highlight ongoing conflict, including airstrikes in Palestinian cities and Hezbollah's drone attack on Israel. Blinken, discussing the situation with Israeli leaders, emphasizes challenges and hostage concerns while urging compliance with international law. Despite calls for reduced combat and increased aid, the region faces mounting casualties and humanitarian crises.
Hamas says Israel strike in Lebanon kills its deputy chief Saleh al-Aruri
Israel has previously announced the killing in Gaza of Hamas commanders and officials during the war, but Aruri is the most high-profile figure to be killed, and his death came in the first strike on the Lebanese capital since hostilities began.
Heavy fighting spurs 'catastrophic' scene at Gaza hospital
Palestinians seeking refuge at Gaza's largest hospital and staff said they were trapped in increasingly horrific conditions Saturday, with two premature infants dying due to lack of electricity as heavy fighting raged nearby. The Israeli doctors' group added that due to an overnight power outage, the neonatal intensive care unit had stopped working and two premature infants had died, while leaving the lives of 37 other infants at risk.
Thousands in Muslim countries and beyond demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes
Protests in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza took place in several Muslim countries and beyond, with demonstrators calling for an end to Israel's blockade and airstrikes. Thousands of people gathered in Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, and the West Bank. The protests followed a Tuesday night explosion at a Gaza City hospital, which remains under investigation. The Israeli siege of Gaza and airstrikes have been the focus of demonstrations earlier in the week, and protests continued as Israel prepared for a ground invasion.
Israeli strikes demolish entire Gaza neighbourhoods as only power plant in territory runs out of fuel
Gaza's only power plant ran out of fuel on Wednesday afternoon, forcing it to shut down after Israel cut off supplies, the Energy Ministry said. That leaves only generators to power the territory - but they also run on fuel that is in short supply.
Iraqi airstrikes kill 9 IS militants, including 4 Lebanese
IS was largely defeated in Iraq in 2017. The group was dealt a final blow in 2019 when it lost its last territory in southeast Syria during the U.S.-led military campaign in cooperation with Syrian Kurdish-led forces.
UN chief warns of risk of a new Israeli-Hezbollah conflict
The UN chief called on Hezbollah and Israel, who fought a war in 2006, "to exercise restraint at all times" and "refrain from potentially inflammatory comments."
Syrian army advances in west after Russian strikes: Reports
Syrian news agency SANA said Tal Skik was now under Syrian army control after an 'extensive military operation' on the ground backed by Russia air strikes.
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