Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as Iran’s leader vows Hezbollah and Hamas won’t back down Israel’s military said to have targeted Hezbollah’s new leadership amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Israeli Airstrike Killed Hezbollah Communications Chief in Beirut Day Before Iran Minister Arrived For 'Talks' Abbas Araghchi also warned Israel against retaliating for Iran's missile attack on Tuesday. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Ayatollah's Antagonism Plus: Longshoremen are ending their strike, the E.U. will impose huge new tariffs, and more... Reason · Oct 4, 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Strike On Israel As 'Minimum Punishment' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the missile attack 'legal and legitimate' and said it will be 'done in the future again if it becomes necessary' International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Khamenei says Iran and its allies will not back down from Israeli attacks Supreme leader defends Iran’s attack on Israel as ‘legitimate’, and calls on Muslim countries to unite. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024
Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Cuts Off Main Road To Syria The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria. Latin Times · Oct 4, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon After Nasrallah's Assassination Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi visits Beirut to support Lebanon amidst tensions after Hezbollah leader's assassination. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Further Attacks On Israel Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warns Israel, justifies attacks, praises Hezbollah and Hamas, supports Palestinian and Lebanese resistance groups. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Who is Hashem Safieddine, rumoured next leader of Hezbollah 'targeted in Israeli strike' The senior Hezbollah official’s fate was not immediately clear following the heavy bombardment Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024
How much impact could Iran’s regional allies have in a war with Israel? Yemen’s Houthis and armed groups in Iraq have continued to target Israel, amid escalation between Tel Aviv and Tehran. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader Leads Friday Prayer To Honor Nasrallah Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei leads Friday prayers in Tehran to honor Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, ordering a missile attack on Israel in response to Nasra... Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Israel rocks Beirut with huge attack and cuts off main Lebanon-Syria road Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs with its largest attack yet and cuts off a vital escape route into Syria. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024
Iran's Supreme Leader To Lead Friday Prayer Commemorating Nasrallah Thousands gather at Tehran's Grand Mosque for Friday prayer led by Ayatollah Khamenei, honoring slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Iran’s strike on Israel was retaliatory – but it was also about saving face and restoring deterrence Israel and Iran are at war. In truth, the two sides have been fighting for decades, but the conflict has played out largely under the cover of covert and clandestine operations. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024
Top News · Oct 4, 2024 Iran's Supreme Leader To Lead Commemoration For Slain Hezbollah Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead commemoration service for slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian commander Abbas Nilforoushan in Tehran.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024 Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s south Reports suggest strikes were targeting Hashem Safieddine, seen as most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 Israel Bombards Beirut After Deadliest West Bank Strike In Decades Israel bombarded south Beirut at least 10 times late Thursday, Lebanese sources said, after it launched its deadliest strike on the occupied West Bank in decades.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024 A brutal year and a tale of two Israels: the one that is feared and the one that is fearful There is a yawning gap between how the world sees Israel and how Israelis see themselves. If only each could see through the other’s eyes, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024 More blasts in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations – as it happened This blog is now closed. See our latest live blog here
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 Iran's Khamenei To Give Rare Friday Sermon After Attack On Israel Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is set to lead Friday prayers and deliver a public sermon that could shed light on the Islamic republic's plans after a massive missile attack on enemy Israel.
France 24 · Oct 3, 2024 Weakened Hezbollah expected to return to traditional guerilla warfare tactics Israel’s assassination of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, its elimination of most of the group's top commanders and the destruction of its communications system – spectacularly illustrated by exploding pagers and walkie-talkies – has crippled the Shiite group, leaving it with little choice but to return to the guerrilla tactics…
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Israeli Strikes Target Possible Hezbollah Successor In Beirut Israeli airstrikes target senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising concerns about escalating tensions and potential repercussions for regional stability.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Hezbollah Leader Agreed To Ceasefire Before Assassination Hezbollah leader agreed to a ceasefire before being assassinated by Israel, involving US and France in negotiations.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024 Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese city as Beirut strikes continue People of Nabatieh are told to leave, adding to mass displacement, and multiple airstrikes are heard in capital
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024 World Update: Middle East conflict escalating rapidly – there’s no telling where it will end This article was first published in our World Update email newsletter. To receive this in-depth weekly briefing on the most important global events and how they are shaping international affairs, sign up here.