Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;

Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles.&nbsp;

“Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview.

He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv.

“I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian.&nbsp;

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Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past.&nbsp;

The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault.

During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign.

“There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years."

“That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.”

According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Iran War: Will Not Negotiate In Public On Israeli Strikes In Iran

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“I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’".&nbsp;

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4). Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles. “Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview. He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv. “I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian. Also read: Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past. The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme. Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault. During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign. “There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years." “That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.” According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas. Watch | Israel-Iran War: Will Not Negotiate In Public On Israeli Strikes In Iran × “I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says former PM Ehud Barak

After crossing the border to bomb Hezbollah sites, the Israeli military claimed on Wednesday that its combat losses in southern Lebanon had reached eight.

Israel combat losses in south Lebanon rise to eight: IDF

Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago. 
 
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed that along with Mushtaha, the Israeli airstrikes also killed Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ labour committee; and Sami Oudeh, commander of Hamas’ general security mechanism.

Stating the reason why Hamas did not announce it, Israel said, "Hamas did not announce their deaths as it had done following previous eliminations, in order to prevent loss of morale and functioning of its terror operatives.”

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However, they did not explain why Israel waited to announce the claim.

The Israeli military accused the&nbsp;three men of having conducted terrorism against Israel. “The IDF and ISA will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the 7 October massacre," it said.&nbsp;

As the conflict intensifies, Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to flee their homes, including from the city of Nabatieh, one of Lebanon’s largest centres of population in the south.

Moreover, earlier also, Israel ordered 52 other villages inside Lebanon to evacuate.&nbsp;

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“Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you,” Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said in a post on X.&nbsp;

<h2>Israel struck 200 targets in Lebanon, some 60 Hezbollah operatives killed&nbsp;</h2>

Israel said that in the past day, some 60 Hezbollah operatives were killed and more than 200 targets were struck amid ground operations in Lebanon.

The fighter jets struck buildings used by the terror group, operatives, weapon depots, observation posts, and other infrastructure, according to the IDF.&nbsp;

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Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago.

Israel announced on Thursday that they had killed senior Hamas official Rawhi Mushtaha, the de facto prime minister of the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike several months ago. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed that along with Mushtaha, the Israeli airstrikes also killed Sameh al-Siraj, who held the security portfolio on Hamas’ political bureau and Hamas’ labour committee; and Sami Oudeh, commander of Hamas’ general security mechanism. Stating the reason why Hamas did not announce it, Israel said, "Hamas did not announce their deaths as it had done following previous eliminations, in order to prevent loss of morale and functioning of its terror operatives.” Also read: Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim However, they did not explain why Israel waited to announce the claim. The Israeli military accused the three men of having conducted terrorism against Israel. “The IDF and ISA will continue to pursue all of the terrorists responsible for the 7 October massacre," it said. As the conflict intensifies, Israel has ordered more Lebanese residents to flee their homes, including from the city of Nabatieh, one of Lebanon’s largest centres of population in the south. Moreover, earlier also, Israel ordered 52 other villages inside Lebanon to evacuate. Watch | Iran-Israel War: Biden Opposes Israeli Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites, Urges Proportional Response × “Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you,” Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said in a post on X. Israel struck 200 targets in Lebanon, some 60 Hezbollah operatives killed Israel said that in the past day, some 60 Hezbollah operatives were killed and more than 200 targets were struck amid ground operations in Lebanon. The fighter jets struck buildings used by the terror group, operatives, weapon depots, observation posts, and other infrastructure, according to the IDF. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas de facto PM Rawhi Mushtaha killed in Gaza airstrike months ago: Israeli military

Gaza-based&nbsp;Hamas militant&nbsp;group on Wednesday (Oct 2) claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv yesterday that resulted&nbsp;in the killing of at least seven people. The stabbing and shooting attack targeted Tel Aviv light rail station in Jaffa and was carried out by two armed people.

Hamas said in a statement, “The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades takes responsibility for the heroic Jaffa operation carried out by the fighters from the (occupied West Bank) city of Hebron."

Israeli police said on October&nbsp;1 that one of the two assailants, who were from the West Bank, was shot dead after the attack and the other was seriously wounded.

As per European Council of Foreign Relations, Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades was founded in 1991 as the military wing of Hamas. The group has fought several wars against Israel and is best equipped of all Hamas-affiliated militants. Over the past years, Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades have significantly enhanced their missile and rocket capacity.

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They have incorporated drones and underwater commandos as well. It even has its own internal security force (al-Majd).

Since October 7, when Hamas launched an assault on southern Israel, Palestinian militants have executed multiple attacks against Israelis, igniting conflict in the Gaza Strip.

According to Israeli officials, at least 26 Israelis, including security personnel, have lost their lives in these militant actions during this timeframe.

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Gaza-based Hamas militant group on Wednesday (Oct 2) claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv yesterday that resulted in the killing of at least seven people.

Gaza-based Hamas militant group on Wednesday (Oct 2) claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv yesterday that resulted in the killing of at least seven people. The stabbing and shooting attack targeted Tel Aviv light rail station in Jaffa and was carried out by two armed people. Hamas said in a statement, “The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades takes responsibility for the heroic Jaffa operation carried out by the fighters from the (occupied West Bank) city of Hebron." Israeli police said on October 1 that one of the two assailants, who were from the West Bank, was shot dead after the attack and the other was seriously wounded. As per European Council of Foreign Relations, Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades was founded in 1991 as the military wing of Hamas. The group has fought several wars against Israel and is best equipped of all Hamas-affiliated militants. Over the past years, Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades have significantly enhanced their missile and rocket capacity. Also Read: Israel Mass Shooting: Eight Killed, Several Injured in Tel Aviv Terrorist Attack They have incorporated drones and underwater commandos as well. It even has its own internal security force (al-Majd). Since October 7, when Hamas launched an assault on southern Israel, Palestinian militants have executed multiple attacks against Israelis, igniting conflict in the Gaza Strip. According to Israeli officials, at least 26 Israelis, including security personnel, have lost their lives in these militant actions during this timeframe. (With inputs from agencies)

Tel Aviv shooting: Hamas claims responsibility for ‘heroic Jaffa operation’

The armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a shooting and stabbing attack that killed seven people in Tel Aviv's commercial hub the previous day. "The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades claim responsibility for the heroic Jaffa operation carried out by fighters from the (occupied West Bank) city of Hebron," the group said in a statement, referring to the attack that occurred near the Tel Aviv light rail station in Jaffa on Tuesday

BREAKING: Hamas "Takes Responsibility" For Attack That Killed 7 In Israel's Tel Aviv

The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire.

Iran Attacks Israel: Netanyahu warns Iran will pay for its 'big mistake' after huge strike on Israel

Iran threatened Israel with "crushing attacks" in retaliation for Israel's missile attack on Tel Aviv. The strike was a reaction to the murders of a Hamas commander and Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah. Israel's military intercepted the majority of Iran's rockets, promising to strike again at a time of its choosing. Tensions have increased as both sides get ready for a possible clash because the US had warned of the impending strike.

Israel Under Attack: Iran Warns Of Crushing Attacks If Israel Retaliates

#Gravitas A series of events have brought West Asia closer to a full-scale devastating war. Early Monday morning, Israel launched airstrikes on central Beirut for the first time since 2006. Just hours before the Beirut strike, Israel reportedly bombed targets in Yemen. These two attacks raise fears that an all-out West Asia war is becoming a matter of when rather than if.

Israel Opens Multiple Fronts In War

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 11 Palestinians, according to health officials in the enclave on Sunday (September 29, 2024). Israeli planes targeted multiple areas in the north, center, and south of the region.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Claims 11 Killed In Israeli Air Strikes

Israeli security agencies had the opportunity to kill Hamas chief&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar but decided against it, fearing for the lives of the hostages currently in the militant outfit's captivity, a report in The Jerusalem Post, citing&nbsp;N12 news has claimed.&nbsp;

The report stated that Sinwar had surrounded himself with the hostages and was using them as human shields to avoid being gunned down by the Israeli forces. Sinwar is believed to be hiding in the tunnels under Gaza.

According to media reports, Sinwar has secured his hiding place after learning about an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief, Hassan Nasrallah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon.&nbsp;

The report comes in the backdrop of reports claiming that Tel Aviv was investigating the possibility of Sinwar being dead as he was incommunicado for a relatively long time. Tel Aviv has reiterated that Sinwar's death might be the final nail in the coffin for Hamas which has faced significant losses in its top hierarchy in the recent weeks.&nbsp;

Sinwar succeeded&nbsp;Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas chief after the latter was assassinated in Iran. Haniyeh was allegedly neutralised by Israel using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying at&nbsp;in Tehran.&nbsp;

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<h2>Who is Sinwar?</h2>

Born in Khan Younis in 1962, Sinwar is seen as one of the&nbsp;uncompromising top officials of Hamas. In the early 1980s, Sinwar was repeatedly arrested by Israel because of his involvement in anti-occupation activism held at the Islamic University in Gaza.

After completing his graduation, Sinwar set up a network of fighters who were trained for armed resistance against Israel. Later, this group became the well-known Qassam Brigades, which is the military wing of Hamas.

Alongside now-killed Mohammed Deif, the head of&nbsp;Qassam Brigades, Sinwar planned the October 7 attacks, whose foundations were set in place after IDF carried out a raid on Al Aqsa mosque in May 2021.&nbsp;

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In the 23 years he spent in Israel's jail, Sinwar learnt Hebrew and also got well-versed in Israel's political affairs. In 2011, he was released as part of the prisoner exchange deal in which Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was released from Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli security agencies had the opportunity to kill Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar but decided against it, fearing for the lives of the hostages currently in the militant outfit's captivity, a report in The Jerusalem Post, citing N12 news has claimed.

Israeli security agencies had the opportunity to kill Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar but decided against it, fearing for the lives of the hostages currently in the militant outfit's captivity, a report in The Jerusalem Post, citing N12 news has claimed. The report stated that Sinwar had surrounded himself with the hostages and was using them as human shields to avoid being gunned down by the Israeli forces. Sinwar is believed to be hiding in the tunnels under Gaza. According to media reports, Sinwar has secured his hiding place after learning about an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief, Hassan Nasrallah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. The report comes in the backdrop of reports claiming that Tel Aviv was investigating the possibility of Sinwar being dead as he was incommunicado for a relatively long time. Tel Aviv has reiterated that Sinwar's death might be the final nail in the coffin for Hamas which has faced significant losses in its top hierarchy in the recent weeks. Sinwar succeeded Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas chief after the latter was assassinated in Iran. Haniyeh was allegedly neutralised by Israel using an explosive device that was smuggled into the guesthouse he was staying at in Tehran. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Nasrallah's Death a Heavy Blow To Hezbollah × Who is Sinwar? Born in Khan Younis in 1962, Sinwar is seen as one of the uncompromising top officials of Hamas. In the early 1980s, Sinwar was repeatedly arrested by Israel because of his involvement in anti-occupation activism held at the Islamic University in Gaza. After completing his graduation, Sinwar set up a network of fighters who were trained for armed resistance against Israel. Later, this group became the well-known Qassam Brigades, which is the military wing of Hamas. Alongside now-killed Mohammed Deif, the head of Qassam Brigades, Sinwar planned the October 7 attacks, whose foundations were set in place after IDF carried out a raid on Al Aqsa mosque in May 2021. Also read | Israel confirms Hamas military leader Deif’s death in airstrike, day after Haniyeh's assassination In the 23 years he spent in Israel's jail, Sinwar learnt Hebrew and also got well-versed in Israel's political affairs. In 2011, he was released as part of the prisoner exchange deal in which Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was released from Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel passed on the opportunity to eliminate Hamas chief Sinwar. Here's why

Gaza-based militant group Hamas said Monday (Sep 30) one of its top leaders in Lebanon was killed in a strike on the country’s south in the day earlier.

“Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine, the leader of Hamas… in Lebanon and member of the movement’s leadership abroad” was killed in an air strike on his “home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon”, a statement released by Hamas said.

The statement added that Fatah was killed along with his wife, son and daughter in what it dubbed a “terrorist and criminal assassination”.

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Earlier, National News Agency, the official media arm of the Lebanese government, reported an air strike on Al-Bass near the city of Tyre in what came as the first such attack on a refugee camp.

Earlier same day, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a secular left-wing group, said three of its members were killed in a strike on Beirut’s Kola district.

It’s not unusual for Israel to target Hamas officials in Lebanon since the war started in Gaza a year ago. Similar strikes have been carried out by Israel in January and August, in which Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Aruri and six other militants in Hezbollah’s south Beirut stronghold were killed. Israel also killed Hamas commander Samer al-Hajj in a strike on a vehicle in the south Lebanon city of Sidon.

<h2>Iran to not confront Israel</h2>

As Israel intensifies its assault on Iranian&nbsp;proxies in the region, including Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis, Iran has said it will not send its forces to Lebanon or Gaza for confronting Israeli troops.

"There is no need to send extra or volunteer forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani, adding that Lebanon and fighters in the Palestinian territories "have the capability and strength to defend themselves against the aggression."

(With inputs from agencies)

Gaza-based militant group Hamas said Monday (Sep 30) one of its top leaders in Lebanon was killed in a strike on the country’s south in the day earlier. “Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine, the leader of Hamas… in Lebanon and member of the movement’s leadership abroad” was killed in an air strike on his “home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon”, a statement released by Hamas said.

Gaza-based militant group Hamas said Monday (Sep 30) one of its top leaders in Lebanon was killed in a strike on the country’s south in the day earlier. “Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine, the leader of Hamas… in Lebanon and member of the movement’s leadership abroad” was killed in an air strike on his “home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon”, a statement released by Hamas said. The statement added that Fatah was killed along with his wife, son and daughter in what it dubbed a “terrorist and criminal assassination”. Also read: Netanyahu puts forward condition for permanent ceasefire in Gaza: 'Until that happens..' Earlier, National News Agency, the official media arm of the Lebanese government, reported an air strike on Al-Bass near the city of Tyre in what came as the first such attack on a refugee camp. Earlier same day, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a secular left-wing group, said three of its members were killed in a strike on Beirut’s Kola district. It’s not unusual for Israel to target Hamas officials in Lebanon since the war started in Gaza a year ago. Similar strikes have been carried out by Israel in January and August, in which Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Aruri and six other militants in Hezbollah’s south Beirut stronghold were killed. Israel also killed Hamas commander Samer al-Hajj in a strike on a vehicle in the south Lebanon city of Sidon. Iran to not confront Israel As Israel intensifies its assault on Iranian proxies in the region, including Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthis, Iran has said it will not send its forces to Lebanon or Gaza for confronting Israeli troops. "There is no need to send extra or volunteer forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani, adding that Lebanon and fighters in the Palestinian territories "have the capability and strength to defend themselves against the aggression." (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hamas confirms top leader Sharif Abu al-Amine killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

Hezbollah, the Islamist militant group based in Lebanon, confirmed on Saturday that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in a massive Israeli airstrike targeting the group’s headquarters in Beirut on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had earlier announced that Nasrallah, 64, was killed in the operation, dubbed "Operation New Order." The airstrike marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, as Nasrallah was a powerful and influential figure within the group.

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In a stark reminder of the economic fallout from ongoing conflicts, moody's has downgraded Israel's credit rating, citing escalating geopolitical risks amid intensified violence with Hezbollah and the grim situation in Gaza.

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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand a deal with Hamas to return the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War: Protesters In Tel Aviv Seek Early Peace Deal

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, &nbsp;a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.

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Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.

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A day after the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing&nbsp;a medical source and a security source.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed&nbsp;that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of&nbsp;Beirut,&nbsp;stressing that the militant group hides among civilians.&nbsp;

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Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29).

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".&nbsp;

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Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen,&nbsp;in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives.&nbsp;

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The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.&nbsp;After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years.

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Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about&nbsp;his&nbsp;infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.&nbsp;

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike.

The body of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly recovered from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, a day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed its chief's death in an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday according to Houthi media. This comes a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Click on the headlines to read more Israeli airstrikes pound key Yemeni port after Houthis fire missiles targeting central Israel Israeli airstrikes hit the Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Sunday (Sep 29), according to Houthi media, a day after the rebel group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. Body of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah recovered from site of Israeli air attack in Lebanon: Report A day after the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrike, his body was recovered on Sunday (Sep 29) from the site of the air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and was intact, reported news agency Reuters, citing a medical source and a security source. ‘Hezbollah hides among civilians’: Israel claims militant group’s HQ located 53 metre from UN school in Beirut The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Sunday (Sep 29), claimed that Hezbollah's underground headquarters that was attacked on Friday was located just 53 metres from a United Nations school in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, stressing that the militant group hides among civilians. Israel hits Hezbollah stronghold with ‘precise’ airstrikes; Iran mourns Nasrallah's death Days after eliminating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel launched a fresh series of strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold in Beirut on Sunday (Sep 29). Iran foreign minister says killing of IRGC deputy commander 'will not go unanswered' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered". Two abducted men seek help in viral video; Manipur CM blames ‘Kuki militants’ for kidnapping them Two men from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by suspected 'Kuki militants' on Sunday (September 29) and were seen, in a viral video, appealing to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to save their lives. Israel says it killed top Hezbollah leader Nabil Kaouk in airstrike The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday announced that they have killed the top Hezbollah leader, Nabil Kaouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit and the deputy head of Hezbollah’s central council. 'Won't die till PM Modi removed from power': Congress President Kharge after falling ill Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while addressing a public rally on Sunday in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. After receiving medical attention, Kharge said he was not going to die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was removed from power. IPL governing council sets October 31 as deadline for player retentions The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years. Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja reacts to divorce and infidelity rumours: 'Men are made villains very fast' Former pilot and popular Indian YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has finally broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about his infidelity and separation from his wife Ritu Rathee. On Saturday, Taneja shared a note on Instagram urging his followers not to form assumptions or expect any official explanation from him.

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Hassan Nasrallah is dead. The Hezbollah chief's death has now been confirmed by the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based group. This development has sparked significant concern and speculation regarding the future of the militant group. Killing Nasrallah, who has led Hezbollah for 32 years, would deliver a substantial blow to the organisation.

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For the Lebanese terror group, which has seen the majority of its top leadership eliminated by Israel, the passing of Hassan Nasrallah represents a turning point in the organization's history. According to reports Hashem Safieddine, a relative of Nasrallah, is expected to lead the organization supported by Iran.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".&nbsp;

Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of IRGC operations, was killed on Friday (Sep 27) in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, that also eliminated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.&nbsp;

In 2022, Nilforoushan faced&nbsp;sanctions by the United States&nbsp;and the US said that he was “directly in charge of protest suppression” amid demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini following her&nbsp;arrest for allegedly not wearing her headscarf to the liking of police.

The IRCG released a statement on Saturday, describing him as the Revolutionary Guards'&nbsp;“military adviser in Lebanon.”

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The statement praised Nilforoushan for his role in defending the “Resistance Front” and Iran and expressed condolences over his death to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family, comrades, and the people of Iran.

<h2>Pope Francis called for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon&nbsp;</h2>

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in&nbsp;Lebanon and the wider Middle East on Saturday as he ended a three-day visit to Belgium.&nbsp;

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"I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, Gaza, the rest of Palestine, and Israel,"&nbsp;Francis said as Israel continues to target the Hezbollah armed group in Lebanon.&nbsp;

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered".

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on Sunday (Sep 29), said that the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Deputy Commander Brig General Abbas Nilforoushan in Lebanon by Israel in airstrikes "will not go unanswered". Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of IRGC operations, was killed on Friday (Sep 27) in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, that also eliminated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. In 2022, Nilforoushan faced sanctions by the United States and the US said that he was “directly in charge of protest suppression” amid demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini following her arrest for allegedly not wearing her headscarf to the liking of police. The IRCG released a statement on Saturday, describing him as the Revolutionary Guards' “military adviser in Lebanon.” Also read: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu says he personally authorised operation to kill Hezbollah chief; warns Iran, Sinwar The statement praised Nilforoushan for his role in defending the “Resistance Front” and Iran and expressed condolences over his death to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family, comrades, and the people of Iran. Pope Francis called for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and the wider Middle East on Saturday as he ended a three-day visit to Belgium. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Peak Tensions After Hassan Nasrallah's Death × "I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, Gaza, the rest of Palestine, and Israel," Francis said as Israel continues to target the Hezbollah armed group in Lebanon. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Friday, the Lebanon-based militant group confirmed.

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The killing of its Chief Hassan Nasrallah marks a huge blow for Iran-backed. Hezbollah is a militant group that has been growing in strength since 1982. Hezbollah whose name means 'Party of God' in Arabic was founded during the Lebanese Civil War. Watch to know more!

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said.

Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US.

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As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week.

Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war.

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Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said.

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while.

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said. Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US. Also read: Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week. Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war. Watch | Netanyahu's UNGA Address: Israel PM Warns Iran That Israel Can Strike Anywhere × Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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