In response to Israeli airstrikes on its military sites, Iran defended its “inherent right to self-defense” while signaling a commitment to regional stability. The three-wave assault early Saturday targeted Iran’s aerial defense and missile production sites, part of...
Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes Amid U.S. Call to End Hostilities
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Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill Over 1,800 as Conflict with Hezbollah Escalates
Beirut, October 20, 2024 — The death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon has surpassed 1,800, according to figures released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Since the start of the intensified strikes on September 16, the bombardment has resulted in 9,330...
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Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills Four Israeli Soldiers, Wounds Over 50 in Binyamina
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Netanyahu Urges U.N. Peacekeepers to Evacuate Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
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UN Peacekeepers Injured by Israeli Tank Fire in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
October 10, 2024 — Two United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon were injured Thursday after Israeli tank fire hit their position, the UN confirmed. The incident took place as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict between...
Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Amid Claims of Hezbollah Leadership Assassination
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Israeli Airstrike Reportedly Hits Beirut, Triggering Explosions Near Airport
Beirut was rocked by a series of explosions today, with reports indicating that an Israeli airstrike targeted an area close to the city’s international airport. The blasts sent plumes of smoke rising over the southern parts of the Lebanese capital, sparking fear and...
Rockets Fired from Lebanon as Tensions Escalate in Northern Israel
October 6, 2024 - Tensions in the Middle East have spiked again, as Israel's military reported early Friday that nearly two dozen projectiles were fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israeli territories. This comes amid growing concerns over the ongoing conflict...
Lebanese Citizens Flee as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Escalating Conflict
Lebanon is facing its worst crisis since the 2006 war, as thousands of civilians are fleeing the country following intensified Israeli airstrikes and ground operations targeting Hezbollah. The situation has grown dire in recent weeks, with Israeli forces conducting...
IDF Prepares for Ground Invasion of Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah
Israel is on the brink of a major military escalation as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prepare for a ground invasion into southern Lebanon. This move comes in the wake of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s...
Netanyahu Distances Himself from U.S.-Led Ceasefire Proposal for Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has walked back from a private agreement with the Biden administration regarding a proposed 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The ceasefire initiative, supported by the U.S., France, and other international allies,...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Missile Commander in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed Ibrahim Muhammad Qubaisi, a top Hezbollah commander responsible for the group's missiles and rockets force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday. The strike, which also killed other Hezbollah commanders, is...
Fears of Regional War Grow as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has now spilled over into northern Israel and southern Lebanon, with growing concerns that the violence could ignite a broader regional war. Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon have resulted in...
War Against Hamas Expands as Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Killing Hundreds
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated, spreading beyond Gaza as Israeli forces launched deadly airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, killing nearly 500 people and wounding 1,600 others. This marked Lebanon's deadliest day in almost two decades....
Nine Dead in Lebanon as Hezbollah Pagers Explode Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict
At least nine people, including a young girl, have been killed and 2,750 others wounded across Lebanon following the explosion of pagers used by Hezbollah members. The simultaneous blasts occurred on September 17, 2024, raising alarm and sparking immediate blame on...
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