In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Yemen’s Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for firing a ballistic missile targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. According to a statement released by the group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, the missile was a hypersonic ballistic missile, designed to evade modern defense systems with its high …
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Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem Vows Continued Resistance: ‘No Normalisation with Israel’
BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has firmly declared that the group will never accept normalisation with Israel, even as temporary ceasefire efforts unfold across the region. In a speech delivered amid rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, Qassem reiterated Hezbollah’s long-standing position against recognising or legitimising the Israeli occupation. “We are confronting the …
Hamas Condemns Israeli Airstrikes as “Brutal Aggression”
Palestinian resistance group Hamas has sharply condemned Israel’s large-scale airstrikes on Iran, calling them “a brutal aggression” and a direct threat to the stability of the Middle East. The group issued a strongly worded statement via Telegram shortly after Israel confirmed the launch of Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites in …
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Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Rise Amid Drone Strikes in Southern Lebanon
Qantara: Tensions escalated once again on Wednesday as the Israeli military claimed responsibility for killing a Hezbollah fighter in a drone strike in southern Lebanon’s Qantara area. The individual was described as a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. The announcement follows a statement from Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirming one fatality in the Israeli airstrike. This …
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Four, Including Hezbollah Official in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs killed four people, including a senior Hezbollah figure, escalating tensions in the region. Israel identified the target as Hassan Bdeir, a Hezbollah operative linked to Iran’s Quds Force. Officials accused him of assisting Hamas in planning an imminent attack on Israeli civilians. Targeted Attack in Beirut The airstrike …
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Israeli Troops Remain in South Lebanon After Withdrawal Deadline
Israeli forces have mostly withdrawn from southern Lebanon, but troops remain stationed at five strategic positions. This partial withdrawal is a key point of the ceasefire that ended a year-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Shia militant group. Lebanon’s government insists on Israel’s complete withdrawal, calling any remaining Israeli presence an “occupation.” Ceasefire Terms …
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Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Lebanon
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon have reignited tensions, leaving one dead and casting doubts over the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would enforce the truce “with an iron fist,” while officials threatened broader military action if the ceasefire collapses. Renewed Violence in Southern Lebanon Lebanese health authorities confirmed …
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Israeli Forces Launch Multiple Strikes Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Hezbollah remain locked in conflict despite agreeing to a ceasefire last month. Both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement signed in November. On Tuesday, Israeli forces carried out multiple strikes in southern Lebanon, breaching the 60-day ceasefire deal. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched counterattacks on Israeli positions. Lebanese Civilians Suffer Heavy Losses …
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Hezbollah and the Lebanese Army Unite to Enforce Ceasefire
Hezbollah and the Lebanese army are working together to uphold a recently brokered ceasefire with Israel. The truce, described by Hezbollah’s leader as a significant victory, remains fragile on its third day. Despite ongoing tensions, both parties aim to implement the agreement, which marks the end of over a year of conflict. Coordination with the Lebanese Army In …
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Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Takes Effect
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began at 4 AM local time (02:00 GMT) on Wednesday. The agreement, announced by U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to end a 14-month conflict that has killed thousands and caused widespread destruction. “The fighting across the Lebanese-Israeli border will end,” Biden stated. He described the ceasefire as a “permanent …
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Israeli Strike Escalates Conflict, Targets Hezbollah Spokesperson
In a significant escalation, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammed Afif in Beirut on Sunday, intensifying tensions in the region. Afif, a prominent figure in Hezbollah’s media relations and advisor to its late leader Hassan Nasrallah, died during a strike on the Baath Party headquarters in Ras al-Nabaa. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between …
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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Discussions
Attacks from Israel in Lebanon, targetted Hezbollah strongholds, have escalated tensions as officials explore a U.S.-proposed ceasefire. The continued bombardment in Beirut’s southern suburbs has displaced over a million people, intensifying Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis. Increased Attacks Targeting Hezbollah For four consecutive days, Israeli fighter jets have struck munitions warehouses and Hezbollah infrastructure. On Friday, five …
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Israel Confirms Role in September Pager Blasts Targeting Hezbollah
TEL AVIV: Israel confirmed it was behind the September pager blasts aim to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. This acknowledgment comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to his cabinet, confirming Israel’s responsibility for the explosions. The operation involved detonation of pagers and later walkie-talkies, killing 37 people, including some children, and injuring nearly 3,000, …
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Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as New Secretary-General
Hezbollah announced Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general on Tuesday. Qassem, previously the group’s deputy leader, steps in following the death of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah was killed in late September during an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. His death comes amid an increase in targeted Israeli attacks on senior Hezbollah figures since last month. …
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Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets After Killing Hezbollah Leaders
In response to escalating tensions, Israel launched precise strikes on Iranian military facilities. This action followed the killing of Hezbollah’s top leaders in Lebanon by Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that their strikes specifically targeted Iranian military infrastructure. However, they did not aim at energy or nuclear facilities, according to a U.S. …
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Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine in Airstrike
Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah leader. Safieddine was seen as the likely successor to Hassan Nasrallah, who was also killed in an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah did not specify the exact time or location of the strike but referred to it as a “criminal and aggressive Zionist raid.” …
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US Calls for Swift End to Israel-Hezbollah War
The United States called on Monday for an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war “as soon as possible.” Washington urged the enforcement of a UN resolution that requires Iran-backed Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon. This appeal came as Israeli forces intensified their war in Lebanon, targeting a finance group linked to Hezbollah. They also continued …
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Hezbollah Rocket Attack Injures One in Northern Israel
A Hezbollah rocket attack injured a man in northern Israel. Reports from multiple Israeli media outlets confirm this incident occurred in the town of Ma’agan Michael. The Magen David Adom ambulance service reported that falling interceptor fragments caused the injuries. In addition to the injuries, several vehicles and a residential building sustained damage. Falling shrapnel …
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Israel Orders Evacuations Before Striking Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
Israel launched multiple airstrikes on southern Beirut in response to rocket attacks from Hezbollah. The Lebanese armed group fired volleys of rockets at northern Israel on Saturday. A drone, launched from Lebanon, also targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home. Netanyahu’s spokesman confirmed that one of three drones hit his residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu …
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Lebanese Mayor in Attack on Nabatieh
An Israeli airstrike on the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a major town in south Lebanon, killed 16 people, including the town’s mayor. This was the most significant attack on a Lebanese state building since Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah began. Over 50 people were also wounded in the strike. Lebanese officials condemned the attack. They stated …
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Israel’s Retaliation Against Iran Will Reflect National Interests, Says Netanyahu
Israel will consider the opinions of the United States but will ultimately act in its own national interests in response to Iranian missile threats. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed this stance following Iran’s missile launch against Israel on October 1. The attack involved about 200 missiles and aimed to retaliate for earlier Israeli strikes …
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Drone Strike on Israeli Army Base Kills Four Soldiers, Injures 58
A drone strike targeted an army base in northern Israel, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to 58 others. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the casualties, noting that seven soldiers suffered severe injuries. The attack occurred at a base near Binyamina, a town located approximately 20 miles south of Haifa. Hezbollah …
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Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Amid Escalating Conflict
The Middle East is engulfed in chaos as Iran launched missiles at Israel on Tuesday night. This attack is a direct response to Israel’s recent actions, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it targeted multiple sites …
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