Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes In Southern Lebanon Israel's airstrikes in Beirut and at the Lebanon-Syria border escalate tensions with Hezbollah, leading to casualties and border closures. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
Middle East latest: An Israeli airstrike cuts a major highway linking Lebanon with Syria An Israeli airstrike has cut a main highway linking Lebanon with Syria The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria Israel has carried out a series of massive airstrikes overnight in the southern suburbs of Beirut The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Huge blast close to Beirut's international airport as Israel renews air strikes Israeli strike targeting Hezbollah hits near perimeter of Beirut’s international airport, despite G7 urging restraint Evening Standard · 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
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. Top News · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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. International Business Times · 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 - UK · 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 The Guardian - US · 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. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
UN peacekeepers stay on Lebanon's border despite Israeli ground incursion The United Nations peacekeeping chief says U.N. peacekeepers are staying in their positions on Lebanon’s southern border despite Israel’s request to vacate some areas before it launched its ground operation The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape U.S.-arranged flights have brought about 250 Americans and their relatives out of Lebanon this week during escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon closed by Israeli strikes, says UN Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon have been forced to close amid Israel's air strikes, a UN agency said on X on Friday. The news came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a rare sermon in which he praised his country’s recent missile strikes on Israel and vowed… France 24 · Oct 4, 2024
Top News · Oct 4, 2024 Hezbollah And Iran-Backed Groups Launch Attacks On Israel Hezbollah and Iran-backed groups launched attacks on Israel, escalating tensions in the region.
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.
International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024 Source Close To Hezbollah Says Israel Launches 11 Consecutive Strikes On South Beirut A source close to Hezbollah said Israel had conducted 11 consecutive strikes on the group's south Beirut stronghold late Thursday, in one of the most violent raids since Israel intensified its bombardment campaign last week.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning In Southern Beirut Suburb Israeli military issues evacuation warning to Bourj el Barajneh residents due to Hezbollah threat. Civilians urged to evacuate for safety.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 US Supports Israel's Military Actions Against Hezbollah In Lebanon US and Israel discuss military actions in Lebanon, supporting Israel's efforts to target Hezbollah and weaken its capabilities.
France 24 · Oct 3, 2024 Israel 'dominated' by Hezbollah on the ground? No, these images are misleading After extensive aerial bombardment across Lebanon that left scores of Lebanese dead and displaced, Israel began its ground offensive in the country early on Tuesday. Clashes with Hezbollah continue at the southern border, and Israel's latest figures announce nine of its soldiers dead. Online, however, internet users are sharing outdated…
International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024 Biden Says 'Discussing' Possible Israeli Strikes On Iran Oil Facilities President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the US presidential election.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Israeli Military Vows To Continue Striking Hezbollah Targets Israeli military targets Hezbollah in Lebanon, determined to eliminate infrastructure near the border.
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2024 ‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran Biden said Israel’s response to Iran would not come on Thursday, but US officials declined to offer more detail.
Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2024 Israel launches Beirut strikes, orders more evacuations in southern Lebanon Medics among those killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli positions near border.