Hezbollah Fires 180 Projectiles Into Israel From Lebanon Hezbollah launched 180 projectiles into Israel from Lebanon, prompting IDF response. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
Israel’s Netanyahu warns Lebanon could face destruction ‘like Gaza’ Israeli PM’s remarks claims army has ‘taken out’ slain Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s successors, as group strikes Haifa. Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Confirms Hezbollah Leader Replacement Eliminated Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms Hezbollah leader's elimination, escalating tensions in Lebanon. Efforts to protect civilians amid humanitarian crisis. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
Hezbollah leader's successor was killed in airstrike, says Netanyahu Israeli PM says Nasrallah’s ‘replacement’ and ‘replacement of the replacement’ have been killed Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024
Over 1,000 Americans Evacuated From Lebanon Amid Israeli Military Operations US actively facilitating evacuation of Americans from Lebanon amidst military operations. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
Escalation to what ends? Israel further widens war beyond Gaza When does escalation morph into overreach? On October 8, the one-year anniversary of the first Hezbollah rockets fired on Israel, the IDF is announcing the killing of another top-ranking Hezbollah commander – the heir apparent to Hassan Nasrallah – and the deployment of a fourth division to southern Lebanon. France 24 · Oct 8, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Confirms Hezbollah Leader Replacement 'Taken Out' Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms Hezbollah weakening, accuses Iran of control in Lebanon, IDF targets Hezbollah in Lebanon. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Claims Elimination Of Hezbollah Successor Israeli PM Netanyahu announces elimination of Hezbollah successor, calls for Lebanese unity against Hezbollah's influence. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
Israel expands ground invasion of southern Lebanon and says assassinated Hezbollah leader’s successor killed Israel intensifies airstrikes that have already killed 1,400 people in the past fortnight – among them, Hashem Safieddine, claims Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Could Saudi-Iran talks prevent Lebanon from turning into a second Gaza? Hezbollah has been a past source of tension between the two countries, but Riyadh wants to improve relations with Tehran The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024
PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion. AAP · Oct 8, 2024
European Court Rules Cyprus Violated Asylum Seekers' Rights European Court of Human Rights rules Cyprus violated rights of Syrian asylum seekers by preventing them from seeking asylum and sending them back to Lebanon. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
A Year of War in the Middle East Cost Americans Nearly $23 Billion U.S. taxpayers are underwriting wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. Reason · Oct 8, 2024
The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war The hardship of war does not end when the shooting stops, as every wartime death leaves behind family members whose struggle will go on for decades, if not generations. Millions of these bereaved survivors have lost their kin, including parents, children, siblings, cousins, spouses and friends, with scores being added… The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024 Naim Kassem: The former teacher now leading Hezbollah Kassem is widely seen as lacking Hassan Nasrallah’s charisma and oratory skills
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 How does Israel’s Lebanon invasion compare with its previous operations? Current campaign follows others since 1978 that have failed to bring security and calm to northern Israel
Top News · Oct 8, 2024 Rocket Barrage Hits Northern Israel, Injuring Civilians Israeli military reports rocket attacks from Lebanon on Haifa and Galilee, causing injuries and damage.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 Israeli military deploys fourth division in Lebanon ground offensive Hezbollah acting leader says its military capabilities still ‘fine’ as Israel sends more troops and keeps up airstrikes
Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2024 Israeli military claims hit on Hezbollah HQ commander Suhail Hussein Husseini reportedly killed as Israel continues to target armed group’s chain of command.
International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024 Israel Expands Offensive Against Hezbollah In South Lebanon Israel ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, after deploying more troops in the country and urging civilians living near the Mediterranean to evacuate.
Top News · Oct 8, 2024 Israel Expands Military Operations Into Southwestern Lebanon Israel's military expands operations into southwestern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024 Israel 'endangering' Irish peacekeeping troops on Lebanon border Israel has endangered Irish peacekeepers along the border with Lebanon, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.
Top News · Oct 8, 2024 Israeli Military Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander In Beirut Strike Israeli military strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander, escalating tensions in the region. UN calls for negotiated solution.
France 24 · Oct 8, 2024 At least seven dead in Israeli strike on residential building in Damascus Seven civilians were killed in an Israeli air strike in Damascus on Tuesday, the Syrian government said, with a UK-based war monitor saying the strike had targeted a building used by Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Lebanon's Hezbollah. Syria's defence ministry said women and children were among the dead in the…
The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2024 Middle East crisis: Lammy to visit Bahrain and Jordan – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can see all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here, and our latest report on Israel’s attacks on Lebanon here.