Thousands of Israelis again took to the streets of Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv on Saturday to press for a Gaza truce deal that could free dozens of hostages.

Israelis hit the streets in Tel Aviv demanding hostages' release

Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. This airstrike on Beirut on Friday killed a senior Hezbollah commander and several other high-ranking members of the Lebanese group.

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Minutes after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah delivered his first speech in the aftermath of pager and walkie-talkie explosions, Israel launched a full-scale attack in Lebanon by targeting the militant group's targets.

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In a historic vote, the United Nations General Assembly has widely supported a Palestinian resolution to end Israeli occupation. Meanwhile, after visiting Egypt, the U.S. Secretary of State expressed his frustration over ceasefire talks. Is there a ceasefire deal in the making despite the escalating tensions in the region?

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The pagers began beeping just after 3:30 in the afternoon in Lebanon on Tuesday, alerting Hezbollah operatives to a message from their leadership in a chorus of chimes, melodies, and buzzes.

Lebanon Pager Explosions: Tensions high after attack on Hezbollah

<p>Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.</p>

<p>This comes as&nbsp;Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group&nbsp;Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terming the militant&nbsp;group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel</strong></p>

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<p>A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what&nbsp;recent history has taught us.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility.</p>

<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-explosions-components-for-pagers-used-in-blast-not-made-in-taiwan-says-minister-760365"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.

Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air. This comes as Lebanon's armed forces have stood by as the militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel for nearly a year. He said, "We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid." Terming the militant group a “formidable fighting force”, he warned Israel to learn from "humiliating" defeats of the past. Watch | Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel × A war would “definitely [be] a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war," Mortada said, adding that this is what recent history has taught us. "So all efforts should be focused on avoiding such an outcome," he stressed. Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon On Friday (Sep 20), Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon and hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel. Also read: Lebanon explosions: Components for pagers used in blasts not made in Taiwan, says minister Israel on Thursday issued orders restricting movement for communities in the Golan Heights and parts of northern Israel. However, the orders were lifted on Friday morning. The IDF added it would be carrying out "activities in the training areas" of northern Israel over the weekend and that "gunshots and explosions" might be heard in nearby settlements. 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)

Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war

Six Palestinians were killed and 18 others injured by Israeli forces during a military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Qabatiya. Watch to know more.

Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West bank's Qabatiya

After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Blasts in Hezbollah strongholds stoke fears of an all-out-war

<p>India on Wednesday (Sep 18)&nbsp;abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Palestinian-drafted resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained, including India. Meanwhile, Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the nations abstaining included Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.</p>

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<p>The resolution was titled 'Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory’.</p>

<p>The resolution demanded, "Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility, and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution.”</p>

<p>Moreover, the resolution welcomes a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice, which stated Israel's occupation of Palestinian authorities and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel allegedly hacks pagers, causing massive explosions</strong></p>

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<p>The UNGA&nbsp;resolution further called on states to "take steps towards ceasing the importation of any products originating in the Israeli settlements, as well as the provision or transfer of arms, munitions and related equipment to Israel... where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory."</p>

<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticised the UNGA&nbsp;for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, further triggering Israel to retaliate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas stormed into Israeli communities, reportedly&nbsp;killing around 1200 people and taking nearly 250 hostages.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India on Wednesday (Sep 18) abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.

India on Wednesday (Sep 18) abstained from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months. The Palestinian-drafted resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained, including India. Meanwhile, Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no. Moreover, the nations abstaining included Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Also read: Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal, rules top UN court The resolution was titled 'Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory’. The resolution demanded, "Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility, and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution.” Moreover, the resolution welcomes a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice, which stated Israel's occupation of Palestinian authorities and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn. Watch | Israel allegedly hacks pagers, causing massive explosions × The UNGA resolution further called on states to "take steps towards ceasing the importation of any products originating in the Israeli settlements, as well as the provision or transfer of arms, munitions and related equipment to Israel... where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that they may be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territory." Earlier on Tuesday, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticised the UNGA for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, further triggering Israel to retaliate. The war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas stormed into Israeli communities, reportedly killing around 1200 people and taking nearly 250 hostages. (With inputs from agencies)

India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian territory in a year

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Netanyahu vows to return residents to North

Israel has proposed giving safe passage out of the Gaza Strip to Hamas’s leader Yahya Sinwar in exchange for freeing hostages it kidnapped from Israel during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel Offers Safe Passage for Yahya Sinwar Out of Gaza

After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. Countries around the world react to Lebanon Pager attacks.

Lebanon Pager blasts: Countries around the world react to Lebanon Pager attacks

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<p>Israel has proposed a framework for a new deal with the Hamas militants saying&nbsp;that it would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and&nbsp;offer&nbsp;safe passage out of the Palestinian&nbsp;enclave for the group's leader Yahya Sinwar and his associates if they release all hostages at once, according to a report by KAN, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, Israel has proposed that it would also release all Palestinian prisoners being held in Israeli jails, demilitarise the Gaza Strip, and place a new system of governance in Gaza.</p>

<p>The report stated that a government point man on the hostages, Gal Hirsch, told the families of hostages that the proposal was presented in a meeting with US officials from the White House and State Department last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pager Blasts: Iran Accuses Israel of 'Mass Murder'</strong></p>

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<p>The report, citing sources who met with Hirsch, said that the proposal is called a "safe passage deal".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'A secondary plan'</strong></h2>

<p>An anonymous Israeli official told Kan that the plan has been proposed as "Plan B".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In light of the difficulties in the negotiations and the ticking clock on the lives of the hostages, we would like to propose a secondary plan that would shorten the stages, and allow for a faster deal,” the official reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official added, “This will happen if Sinwar leaves [Gaza] and brings about an end to the war. This will allow us to&nbsp;meet the goals of the war, and for the leadership of Hamas in Gaza to leave to a safe place.”</p>

<p>Notably, it is not the first time a proposal has come into the limelight to release all hostages in one go in return for a complete end of&nbsp;war.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel attacked southern Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>As the war continues, Israel on Thursday (Sep 19) bombed specific locations in southern Lebanon in overnight attacks. The Israeli military said that they struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon-after-iran-backed-plot-to-assassinate-netanyahu-revealed-760078"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel strikes seven Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Iran-backed plot to assassinate Netanyahu revealed</strong></a></p>

<p>It comes just a day after pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah exploded, leading to Lebanon's deadliest day since cross-border fighting started nearly a year ago.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel has proposed a framework for a new deal with the Hamas militants saying that it would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and offer safe passage out of the Palestinian enclave for the group's leader Yahya Sinwar and his associates if they release all hostages at once, according to a report by KAN, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC).

Israel has proposed a framework for a new deal with the Hamas militants saying that it would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and offer safe passage out of the Palestinian enclave for the group's leader Yahya Sinwar and his associates if they release all hostages at once, according to a report by KAN, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC). According to the report, Israel has proposed that it would also release all Palestinian prisoners being held in Israeli jails, demilitarise the Gaza Strip, and place a new system of governance in Gaza. The report stated that a government point man on the hostages, Gal Hirsch, told the families of hostages that the proposal was presented in a meeting with US officials from the White House and State Department last week. Watch | Pager Blasts: Iran Accuses Israel of 'Mass Murder' × The report, citing sources who met with Hirsch, said that the proposal is called a "safe passage deal". 'A secondary plan' An anonymous Israeli official told Kan that the plan has been proposed as "Plan B". “In light of the difficulties in the negotiations and the ticking clock on the lives of the hostages, we would like to propose a secondary plan that would shorten the stages, and allow for a faster deal,” the official reportedly said. The official added, “This will happen if Sinwar leaves [Gaza] and brings about an end to the war. This will allow us to meet the goals of the war, and for the leadership of Hamas in Gaza to leave to a safe place.” Notably, it is not the first time a proposal has come into the limelight to release all hostages in one go in return for a complete end of war. Israel attacked southern Lebanon As the war continues, Israel on Thursday (Sep 19) bombed specific locations in southern Lebanon in overnight attacks. The Israeli military said that they struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility. Also read: Israel strikes seven Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Iran-backed plot to assassinate Netanyahu revealed It comes just a day after pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah exploded, leading to Lebanon's deadliest day since cross-border fighting started nearly a year ago. 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 proposes new deal seeking release of all hostages, ending war in Gaza: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to return tens of thousands of residents evacuated from northern border areas to their homes. This comes amid escalating tensions with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon. Netanyahu’s commitment aims to reassure citizens as the situation along the border remains volatile.

Israeli PM Netanyahu Vows To Return Northern Residents To Their Homes

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: After deadly pager explosions, now reports are emerging of a fresh wave of explosions in walkie-talkies across Lebanon’s south and the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. At least 20 people were killed and over 450 injured in Lebanon after hand-held radios or walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah exploded in multiple parts of the country.

Lebanon walkie-talkie blasts: Hezbollah walkie-talkie blow up across Lebanon

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

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