<p>The Israeli military launched intense air strikes on southern Lebanon on Monday (Oct 7) as it pounded over 120 sites using more than 100 aircraft within an hour. The strikes came shortly after Israeli forces issued a fresh warning for civilians to immediately vacate the area near specific buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Israel also warned Lebanese civilians against being on the beach or on boats on the coast from the Awali River southward.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted units of “Hezbollah terrorist organisation, including regional units of Hezbollah’s southern front, the Radwan Forces.”</p>

<p>“This operation follows a series of strikes aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s command, control, and firing capabilities, as well as assisting ground forces in achieving their operational goals,” the IDF said.</p>

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<p>The raids prompted a warning from the US, asking the IDF to avoid hitting Beirut international airport so that American citizens can leave Lebanon safely.</p>

<p>“We think it’s very important that not only the airport be open, but that the roads to the airport be open, so that American citizens who want to leave can get out, but also citizens of other countries,” the US state department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US since last week has arranged several flights for stranded Americans and their immediate relatives in Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated. The State Department said Monday over 900 US citizens have left the country since late September.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, warning alarms were also set ringing in central Israel Monday as Hezbollah launched over 190 rockets.</p>

<p>IDF in a statement said “about five launches were detected that crossed from Lebanon, some of them were intercepted by the Air Force and the rest fell in an open area.” Later, the militant organisation also confirmed it had launched a “barrage” of rockets at Israel intelligence base in Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


The Israeli military launched intense air strikes on southern Lebanon on Monday (Oct 7) as it pounded over 120 sites using more than 100 aircraft within an hour.

The Israeli military launched intense air strikes on southern Lebanon on Monday (Oct 7) as it pounded over 120 sites using more than 100 aircraft within an hour. The strikes came shortly after Israeli forces issued a fresh warning for civilians to immediately vacate the area near specific buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Israel also warned Lebanese civilians against being on the beach or on boats on the coast from the Awali River southward. A spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted units of “Hezbollah terrorist organisation, including regional units of Hezbollah’s southern front, the Radwan Forces.” “This operation follows a series of strikes aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s command, control, and firing capabilities, as well as assisting ground forces in achieving their operational goals,” the IDF said. Also read: Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Series of explosions heard over southern Beirut The raids prompted a warning from the US, asking the IDF to avoid hitting Beirut international airport so that American citizens can leave Lebanon safely. “We think it’s very important that not only the airport be open, but that the roads to the airport be open, so that American citizens who want to leave can get out, but also citizens of other countries,” the US state department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said. The US since last week has arranged several flights for stranded Americans and their immediate relatives in Lebanon as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated. The State Department said Monday over 900 US citizens have left the country since late September. Also read: Contact 'lost' with Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashem Safieddine: Reports On the other hand, warning alarms were also set ringing in central Israel Monday as Hezbollah launched over 190 rockets. IDF in a statement said “about five launches were detected that crossed from Lebanon, some of them were intercepted by the Air Force and the rest fell in an open area.” Later, the militant organisation also confirmed it had launched a “barrage” of rockets at Israel intelligence base in Tel Aviv. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: US warns against strikes on Beirut airport as IDF pounds 120 sites in Lebanon

<p>Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed. Smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead, Reuters reported quoting witnesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Early Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.</p>

<p>Notably, the airport borders the Dahieh area, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital.</p>

<p>Safieddine is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. No official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report.</p>

<p>Data from the Flightradar 24 website showed the flight that landed was a Middle East Airlines ME429 from Dubai</p>

<h2>Israel calls for evacuation of dozens of villages</h2>

<p>Israel has been moving forward with its attacks against Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered 20 more towns and villages in the south to evacuate. This includes the regional capital of Nabatieh, where people have been asked to leave immediately for their own safety.</p>

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<p>These are all located north of the Litani river, which lies about 30km (18 miles) from the border. Before invading Lebanon, Israel had told Hezbollah to withdraw to the Litani, in accordance with a UN Security Council resolution that ended their last war in 2006.</p>

<h2>Two Lebanese soldiers killed</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Lebanese army said two of its soldiers had been killed in the country's south.</p>

<p>The army said that one soldier was killed in the first incident and another was wounded following "an aggression by the Israeli enemy during an evacuation and rescue operation with the Lebanese Red Cross in Taybeh village".</p>

<p>The Red Cross said four of its volunteers were also lightly wounded. The army said that in the second incident, the Israeli enemy targeted an army post in the Bint Jbeil area, killing another soldier.</p>

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<p>“The personnel at the post responded to the sources of fire,” the Lebanese army added.</p>

<h2>Biden doesn't believe 'all-out war' in Middle East will happen</h2>

<p>As tensions escalate in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in the Middle East.</p>

<p>When asked how confident he was about averting such a war, Biden said, "How confident are you it's not going to rain? Look, I don't believe there is going to be an all-out war. I think we can avoid it."</p>

<p>He added, "But there is a lot to do yet, a lot to do yet."</p>

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Residential building hit</h2>

<p>Nearly 24 hours before the airstrikes, a residential building in the centre of the capital was hit. Nine people were killed in the attacks, and a civil defence agency linked to Hezbollah reported that seven of its first responders were also among the deceased.</p>

<p>According to Lebanon’s health minister, more than 40 paramedics and firefighters had been killed by Israeli fire in the past three days.<br />
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Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed.

Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed. Smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead, Reuters reported quoting witnesses. Early Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. Notably, the airport borders the Dahieh area, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital. Safieddine is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. No official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report. Data from the Flightradar 24 website showed the flight that landed was a Middle East Airlines ME429 from Dubai Israel calls for evacuation of dozens of villages Israel has been moving forward with its attacks against Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered 20 more towns and villages in the south to evacuate. This includes the regional capital of Nabatieh, where people have been asked to leave immediately for their own safety. Also Read: Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations These are all located north of the Litani river, which lies about 30km (18 miles) from the border. Before invading Lebanon, Israel had told Hezbollah to withdraw to the Litani, in accordance with a UN Security Council resolution that ended their last war in 2006. Two Lebanese soldiers killed Meanwhile, the Lebanese army said two of its soldiers had been killed in the country's south. The army said that one soldier was killed in the first incident and another was wounded following "an aggression by the Israeli enemy during an evacuation and rescue operation with the Lebanese Red Cross in Taybeh village". The Red Cross said four of its volunteers were also lightly wounded. The army said that in the second incident, the Israeli enemy targeted an army post in the Bint Jbeil area, killing another soldier. × “The personnel at the post responded to the sources of fire,” the Lebanese army added. Biden doesn't believe 'all-out war' in Middle East will happen As tensions escalate in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in the Middle East. When asked how confident he was about averting such a war, Biden said, "How confident are you it's not going to rain? Look, I don't believe there is going to be an all-out war. I think we can avoid it." He added, "But there is a lot to do yet, a lot to do yet." Residential building hit Nearly 24 hours before the airstrikes, a residential building in the centre of the capital was hit. Nine people were killed in the attacks, and a civil defence agency linked to Hezbollah reported that seven of its first responders were also among the deceased. According to Lebanon’s health minister, more than 40 paramedics and firefighters had been killed by Israeli fire in the past three days.

Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor

As border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalate, Lebanon's top leaders fight back a more dangerous enemy - war narratives. Here's a report on how Lebanese ministers and media debunked claims made by a popular UK newspaper.

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West Asia crisis: US warns against strikes on Beirut airport as IDF pounds 120 sites in Lebanon

Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor

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