LEBANESE TERRITORY
Heavy battles in Gaza City on eve of new truce talks
Amid ongoing conflict, Israeli forces intensify operations in Gaza City, displacing thousands and prompting humanitarian concerns. The offensive, extending into its tenth month, has escalated tensions, with Hamas accusing Israeli leaders of obstructing potential truce talks. Meanwhile, international efforts, including CIA and Mossad officials' visits to Qatar, aim to negotiate a hostage-prisoner exchange. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing military engagements amidst calls for humanitarian intervention.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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