Breaking: IDF Claims that 320 projectiles have been fired into Israel from Lebanon. This comes when Israel's holiest day. his is one of the biggest rockets fired by Hezbollah since the beginning of the war. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Fresh Attack On Israel On Its Holiest Day

Amid the heightened tensions in West Asia, the Israeli army has threatened to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon, saying that they are being misused by the Lebanon-based&nbsp;militant group Hezbollah.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;further ordered more villages in southern Lebanon&nbsp;to evacuate.

This warning comes after Israeli forces hit positions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), injuring peacekeepers.

UNIFIL reported on Saturday (Oct 12) that an unknown gunshot hit a peacekeeper the previous day, marking the fifth injury near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon within two days.

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Saturday alleged that “Hezbollah elements are using ambulances to transport fighters and arms.” However, he did not provide any proof related to his accusation.&nbsp;

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“We call on medical teams to avoid contact with Hezbollah members and not to cooperate with them,” he said. The Israeli military “affirms that the necessary actions will be taken against any vehicle transporting armed individuals, regardless of its type”.

<h2>'Do not return to your homes'</h2>

Adraee further warned residents of southern Lebanon not to go back to their homes.&nbsp;

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“For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south, anyone who goes south may put his life at risk,” he said.

<h2>Hezbollah fires about 320 projectiles in Israel</h2>

The Israeli military said that Hezbollah fired about 320 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel over Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day which ended at nightfall Saturday.

“Throughout the weekend of Yom Kippur, approximately 320 projectiles that were fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization crossed from Lebanon into Israel,” the military said in a statement.

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The military, in another statement, said that two projectiles were also identified crossing from northern Gaza, where Israel is fighting Palestinian militants, toward the city of Ashkelon but fell in an unpopulated area.

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Amid the heightened tensions in West Asia, the Israeli army has threatened to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon, saying that they are being misused by the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

Amid the heightened tensions in West Asia, the Israeli army has threatened to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon, saying that they are being misused by the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) further ordered more villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate. This warning comes after Israeli forces hit positions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), injuring peacekeepers. UNIFIL reported on Saturday (Oct 12) that an unknown gunshot hit a peacekeeper the previous day, marking the fifth injury near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon within two days. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Saturday alleged that “Hezbollah elements are using ambulances to transport fighters and arms.” However, he did not provide any proof related to his accusation. Also read: Fifth UN peacekeeper injured in two days as Israel-Hezbollah border conflict escalates “We call on medical teams to avoid contact with Hezbollah members and not to cooperate with them,” he said. The Israeli military “affirms that the necessary actions will be taken against any vehicle transporting armed individuals, regardless of its type”. 'Do not return to your homes' Adraee further warned residents of southern Lebanon not to go back to their homes. Watch | High Alert In Israel On Yom Kippur: Israel Marks Yom Kippur Amid Global Criticism × “For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south, anyone who goes south may put his life at risk,” he said. Hezbollah fires about 320 projectiles in Israel The Israeli military said that Hezbollah fired about 320 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel over Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day which ended at nightfall Saturday. “Throughout the weekend of Yom Kippur, approximately 320 projectiles that were fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization crossed from Lebanon into Israel,” the military said in a statement. #BREAKING | Israel army says Hezbollah fired about 320 projectiles into Israel over Yom Kippur. #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar pic.twitter.com/dR4PLWq6iW — WION (@WIONews) October 12, 2024 × The military, in another statement, said that two projectiles were also identified crossing from northern Gaza, where Israel is fighting Palestinian militants, toward the city of Ashkelon but fell in an unpopulated area. 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)

Israeli army warns to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon, claims Hezbollah misusing them

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday (Oct 11) warned Israelis to stay away from Israeli army sites in residential areas in the north of the country.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday (Oct 11) warned Israelis to stay away from Israeli army sites in residential areas in the north of the country. In a statement, Hezbollah said that the "Israeli enemy army uses the homes of Israelis in north Israel, and has military bases inside residential neighbourhoods in major occupied cities such as Haifa, Tiberias, and Acre." It further warned Israelis "from being near these military gatherings in order to preserve their lives." Also read | West Asia crisis: US wants solution in Lebanon, not broader conflict, says Blinken After almost a year of cross-border fire, Israel has increased its strikes on what it says are Lebanese militant group Hezbollah sites since September 23. Israel steps up offensive in Lebanon Hezbollah's warning to Israelis came as the Israeli military stepped up its offensive in Lebanon. On Thursday, two Israeli air strikes killed 22 people and wounded 117 in central Beirut, Lebanese health authorities said. The attacks targeted a Hezbollah official, but security sources said he had survived. Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, was targeted by Israel on Thursday night but survived, the news agency Reuters reported citing security sources. Also watch | WION Pulse: US President Biden urges Israel to 'minimise harm' in Lebanon × Israel did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes and had not previously attacked the area, Reuters reported. 'Where do we go?' Residents of the central Beirut area were still in shock on Friday amid the dust, rubble and broken glass, fearing that if their previously untargeted neighbourhood had been struck, nowhere in Lebanon was safe. "God alone knows what the next target will be. It is terrifying. In the north, it's scary. In the South, it's scary. In the East, it's scary. In the West, it's scary. Where do we go?" a resident named Hoda Adly told Reuters. Amer El Halabi, 55, who lived in the same building as Adly, said many displaced people had moved into their neighbourhood and feared that Israel was using claims that Hezbollah members were among them as a pretext to expand its strikes. "These are all residential buildings that people have been residing in for over 30 years. Where is their conscience when they kill 22 people? For what? There is no humanity left," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah warns Israelis to stay away from army sites in residential areas in nation's north

Turkey happens to be one of Israel's strongest critics, the Turkish president Erdogan has said that Israel is looking to Target his country after Gaza and Lebanon. Watch the story to know more details.

Turkiye: One Of Israel's Strongest Critics

Breaking: IDF Claims 15 Rockets fired from Lebanon towards the northern part of Israel . The Israeli military claimed that some of these rockets have been intercepted. Watch to know more.

IDF Claims 15 Rockets Fired From Lebanon

West Asia is on high alert for further escalation awaiting Israel's response to Iranian missile barrage on October 1st. Israeli Army claims 30 rockets launched at Israel from Lebanon within an hour, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.

Lebanon Launches Fresh Attack On Israel

As tensions escalate, the Lebanese Health Ministry has said that the Israeli strikes have killed 22 people and wounded at least 117. According to Lebanese Security source at least one senior Hezbollah figure was targeted in the attacks but he reportedly survived, the identity of the Hezbollah target was not clear. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: 22 Killed In IDF Strikes On Central Beirut

A senior official of the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah eluded an Israeli assassination attempt on Thursday (Oct 10) in Beirut, the news agency Reuters reported early Friday citing security sources.

A senior official of the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah eluded an Israeli assassination attempt on Thursday (Oct 10) in Beirut, the news agency Reuters reported early Friday citing security sources. The commander was identified as Wafiq Safa. Reuters reported that Safa heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, which is responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies. He was targeted on Thursday night but survived. Also read | UN probe accuses Israel of 'crime against humanity of extermination' after 28 killed in Gaza school Earlier on Thursday, a Lebanese security source told the news agency that Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut targeted at least one senior official in Hezbollah. Safa is among few surviving senior Hezbollah members Following Israel's killing of high-ranking Hezbollah officials in recent weeks, including top leader Hassan Nasrallah, Safa was among the few surviving senior figures as the militant group's upper echelons struggled to reorganise. Reuters reported that the attempt to kill Safa marked a widening of Israel's targets among Hezbollah officials, which previously focused on the group’s military commanders and top leaders. Safa oversaw negotiations that led to a 2008 deal in which Hezbollah exchanged the bodies of Israeli soldiers captured in 2006 for Lebanese prisoners in Israel. The 2006 incident triggered a 34-day war with Israel. Also watch | WION Pulse: US President Biden urges Israel to 'minimise harm' in Lebanon × In 2021, he warned the judge investigating Beirut's catastrophic 2020 port explosion, who sought to question several politicians allied with Hezbollah, that the Iran-aligned group would remove him from the probe. Israel didn't issue warnings ahead of strikes The Israeli strikes on Thursday hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut. Israel had not previously struck the area. These strikes were the deadliest attack on central Beirut since the beginning of the hostilities. Reuters further reported that the Israeli military did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes. The number of casualties rose quickly, and as midnight approached the Lebanese Health Ministry reported 22 people killed and 117 wounded. Among the dead was a family of eight, including three children, who had evacuated from the south, a source told the news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Senior Hezbollah official eludes Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut

Stories of the aggreived are mounting on the other side of Palestine. One such story is of Aminah Ghannam, a woman who lost her four sons to war. Ghannam visits graves of her dead children in Tulkarm. Her two sons died in airstrikes and two other in gun battle with IDF. Watch to know more about her story.

Survivors Recall Loosing Families In IDF Strike

The Lebanese Health Ministry said Israeli strikes on Central Beirut on Thursday night killed 22 people and wounded at least 117. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: One Senior Hezbollah Figure Targeted: Lebanese Security Force

It's been over a year since tensions drastically escalated in West Asia and today, while the Israel's Focus may have shifted from neutralizing Hamas in Gaza to suppressing Hezbollah's ability to carry out cross-border attacks on Israel...what has remained hushed up is the logistics of the IDF. Watch in for more details!

Gaza War: IDF Running Low On Combat Equipment, Says Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden engage over a crucial phone call focused on Iran’s growing nuclear threat and regional activities. President Biden has urged Israel to minimise harm in Lebanon. This conversation comes at a pivotal time, as tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have escalated, and both nations face increasing pressure to address Tehran's behavior in the Middle East.

White House: Biden Urges Israel To 'Minimise Harm' In Lebanon

President Biden has urged Israel to minimise harm in Lebanon as President Biden and Netanyahu engaged over a phone call that lasted for 30 mins.. This conversation comes at a pivotal time, as tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have escalated, and both nations face increasing pressure to address Tehran's behavior in the Middle East.

White House: Cannot & Will Not See Lebanon Turn Into Another Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday (Oct 10) they struck and killed two Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

One of the commanders is identified as Ahmad Mustaga Alhaj Ali, who was responsible for the firing of hundreds of rockets and anti-tank missiles at the city of Kiryat Shmona.

The other commander was Muhammad Ali Hamdan, commander of the anti-tank corps in Meiss Ej Jabal. Hamdan, as per IDF claims, played a key role in several attacks on northern communities in Israel.

IDF added they also targeted a massive weapons cache in Oct 9 strikes on southern Lebanon and the capital Beirut. The Israeli Army said it took several steps to limit harm to civilians.

<h2>12th Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon offensive</h2>

The IDF announced Thursday the death of 12th soldier in the ongoing offensive in Lebanon.&nbsp;Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ronny Ganizate, of the Alon Brigade’s 5030th Battalion, was killed during fighting with the Hezbollah-based group.&nbsp;

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Another reserve soldier from the 5030th Battalion was seriously wounded in the same incident, Times of Israel reported.

<h2>US sees opportunity in Lebanon</h2>

Amid Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, the US is looking for opportunities to push the group completely out of the country's politics, reported Wall Street Journal.

According to the report,&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been in touch with Arab allies to appoint a new president in the country

It must be noted that Lebanon has been without a president since 2022 amid a failure by the country’s factions to reach an agreement on a candidate.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday (Oct 10) they struck and killed two Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon. One of the commanders is identified as Ahmad Mustaga Alhaj Ali, who was responsible for the firing of hundreds of rockets and anti-tank missiles at the city of Kiryat Shmona.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Thursday (Oct 10) they struck and killed two Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon. One of the commanders is identified as Ahmad Mustaga Alhaj Ali, who was responsible for the firing of hundreds of rockets and anti-tank missiles at the city of Kiryat Shmona. The other commander was Muhammad Ali Hamdan, commander of the anti-tank corps in Meiss Ej Jabal. Hamdan, as per IDF claims, played a key role in several attacks on northern communities in Israel. IDF added they also targeted a massive weapons cache in Oct 9 strikes on southern Lebanon and the capital Beirut. The Israeli Army said it took several steps to limit harm to civilians. 12th Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon offensive The IDF announced Thursday the death of 12th soldier in the ongoing offensive in Lebanon. Sgt. Maj. (res.) Ronny Ganizate, of the Alon Brigade’s 5030th Battalion, was killed during fighting with the Hezbollah-based group. Also read: West Asia crisis: US, Arab allies in covert talks with Iran for ceasefire on 'all fronts' Another reserve soldier from the 5030th Battalion was seriously wounded in the same incident, Times of Israel reported. US sees opportunity in Lebanon Amid Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, the US is looking for opportunities to push the group completely out of the country's politics, reported Wall Street Journal. According to the report, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been in touch with Arab allies to appoint a new president in the country It must be noted that Lebanon has been without a president since 2022 amid a failure by the country’s factions to reach an agreement on a candidate. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: IDF kills two Hezbollah commanders, targets weapons cache in Lebanon strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is in contrast to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which said it cannot confirm if Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Nasrallah, was killed when Israel struck the intelligence compound in Beirut in al- Dahieh neighbourhood.

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The Israeli military's spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari&nbsp;in a televised statement on Tuesday (Oct 8) confirmed the strikes but did not verify whether Safieddine was killed. Instead, the IDF spokesperson said that they "knew" that Nasrallah's expected successor was there.

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"The results of these strikes are being checked. Hezbollah is trying to conceal information. We will know and update the public," he explained.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) announced&nbsp;that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

"We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said.

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A relative of Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine has been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27.

In 2017, the US&nbsp;State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist.

During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel,&nbsp;Safieddine had assumed a prominent role speaking for the militant group Hezbollah. In this time, he was seen&nbsp;addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons.

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In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and led to a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement.

Addressing&nbsp;a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's&nbsp;"guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything&nbsp;we have is with you."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) claimed that Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors of Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. This is in contrast to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), which said it cannot confirm if Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Nasrallah, was killed when Israel struck the intelligence compound in Beirut in al- Dahieh neighbourhood. What did the IDF say? The Israeli military's spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari in a televised statement on Tuesday (Oct 8) confirmed the strikes but did not verify whether Safieddine was killed. Instead, the IDF spokesperson said that they "knew" that Nasrallah's expected successor was there. Also read | Netanyahu says Nasrallah's successor Hashem Safieddine, his ‘replacement’ also killed "The results of these strikes are being checked. Hezbollah is trying to conceal information. We will know and update the public," he explained. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Oct 8) announced that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'. "We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said. Who is Hashem Safieddine? A relative of Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine has been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27. In 2017, the US State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist. During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel, Safieddine had assumed a prominent role speaking for the militant group Hezbollah. In this time, he was seen addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons. Also read | Biden calls Netanyahu 'that son of a b***h' and 'bad guy' behind closed doors In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and led to a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement. Addressing a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's "guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything we have is with you." (With inputs from agencies)

Did Israel kill Hashem Safieddine? IDF unsure even as Netanyahu claims he was 'taken out'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanon that it could face similar destruction as Gaza. Netanyahu's stark warning comes as the Israeli military deployed more troops in southern Lebanon and asked the civilians in the coastal areas to evacuate. Watch in for more details!

Israeli PM Warns Lebanon With 'Gaza Like Destruction'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

Netanyahu said that Israel has taken out terrorists, including former Hezbollah chief Nasrallah and his successors.&nbsp;

"We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said.

However, it was not immediately clear whom Netanyahu meant by the “replacement of the replacement”.

Earlier in the evening, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut.&nbsp;

The statement came&nbsp;days after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that they had lost contact with Nasrallah's potential successor, Safieddine, from Friday.&nbsp;

"Hezbollah is an organization without a leader, Nasrallah was eliminated, and his replacement was probably also eliminated. This has a dramatic effect on everything that happens. There is no one to make decisions, no one to act," Gallant stressed during a visit to the IDF Northern Command.&nbsp;

He further said that Hezbollah’s firepower capabilities have also taken a heavy blow.

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Gallant said, “The actions we are taking are being observed all over the Middle East. When the smoke in Lebanon clears, they will realize in Iran that they have lost their most valuable asset, which is Hezbollah."&nbsp;

"Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told AFP on Saturday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.&nbsp;

"We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Nasrallah's Likely Successor Safieddine Still 'Unreachable'

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According to one of the sources, Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut.&nbsp;

On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;

Moreover, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

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.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday (Oct 8) that the Israeli forces have taken out "Nasrallah's replacement" Hashem Safieddine, and the 'replacement of the replacement'. Netanyahu said that Israel has taken out terrorists, including former Hezbollah chief Nasrallah and his successors. "We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities. We took out thousands of terrorists, including Nasrallah himself and Nasrallah’s replacement, and the replacement of the replacement," Netanyahu said. However, it was not immediately clear whom Netanyahu meant by the “replacement of the replacement”. Earlier in the evening, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hezbollah's potential next leader, Hashem Safieddine, was likely killed in last week’s strike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The statement came days after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that they had lost contact with Nasrallah's potential successor, Safieddine, from Friday. "Hezbollah is an organization without a leader, Nasrallah was eliminated, and his replacement was probably also eliminated. This has a dramatic effect on everything that happens. There is no one to make decisions, no one to act," Gallant stressed during a visit to the IDF Northern Command. He further said that Hezbollah’s firepower capabilities have also taken a heavy blow. Also read: Contact 'lost' with Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashem Safieddine: Reports Gallant said, “The actions we are taking are being observed all over the Middle East. When the smoke in Lebanon clears, they will realize in Iran that they have lost their most valuable asset, which is Hezbollah." "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told AFP on Saturday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Nasrallah's Likely Successor Safieddine Still 'Unreachable' × According to one of the sources, Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut. On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. Moreover, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. 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)

Netanyahu says Nasrallah's successor Hashem Safieddine, his ‘replacement’ also killed

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Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.

Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

"We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address.

"In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide."

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Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy.

Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

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Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon.

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Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel.

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that his movement supports efforts to reach a ceasefire for Lebanon, but for the first time omitted any mention of a Gaza truce deal as a pre-condition to halting the group's fire on Israel. Qassem said Hezbollah supported efforts by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, to secure a halt to the fighting, which has escalated in recent weeks with Israeli ground incursions and the killing of some of Hezbollah's top leaders, including Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. "We support the political activity being led by Berri under the title of a ceasefire," Qassem said in a 30-minute televised address. "In any case, after the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed and decisions can be taken," he said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide." Also read: Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim Hezbollah began launching missiles at Israel a year ago in support of its ally Hamas, which is at war with Israel following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Hezbollah's top leaders have repeatedly stated over the last year that the group will not stop its fire until a Gaza ceasefire is reached, but Qassem's address appeared to mark a departure from that policy. Israeli strikes have hit the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on a nightly basis, and ground incursions expanded on Tuesday to additional parts of Lebanon's southern border with Israel. Watch | Francophone Nations Call for 'Immediate' Ceasefire in Lebanon × Qassem simultaneously struck a defiant tone, saying the group's capabilities were intact, that it had increased its rocket fire on Israel, and that it was itching for "clashes" with Israeli troops in Lebanon. 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.

Hezbollah deputy leader supports Lebanon ceasefire efforts; omits mention of Gaza truce as precondition

Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes, targeting 120 Hezbollah sites, intensifying the conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border. Among the casualties was a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, further escalating tensions between the two sides.

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The Israeli Army said Tuesday (Oct 8) it killed another senior Hezbollah commander in strikes on Beirut, the Lebanese capital.&nbsp;

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said&nbsp;it took out&nbsp;the commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, Suhail Hussein Husseini.&nbsp;

The statement comes a day after the IDF launched strikes on over 100 targets in southern Lebanon on Monday, using over 100 aircraft.&nbsp;

Husseini played a “crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units”, the statement said. He was also a member of the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s senior military leadership council, the Israeli statement added.

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Husseini’s death, if confirmed,&nbsp;would be another major setback for the Lebanon-based group, which has already lost its topmost leader Hassan Nasrallah on a strike on Hezbollah's headquarters on Sep 27.

Israel's strategy is to&nbsp;inflict&nbsp;major blows by assassinating leaders and commanders of Hezbollah and its ally Hamas, which has been fighting Israel in Gaza for a year.

<h2>Iran drops new warning</h2>

News agency Reuters quoted&nbsp;Iran’s Foreign Minister&nbsp;Abbas Araghchi as saying Tuesday morning that his nation was fully prepared to retaliate to any Israeli attack in response to the Iranian missile attack on the Jewish nation.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran’s military had prepared at least ten scenarios preparing for an expected Israeli attack.&nbsp;Araghchi said any attack on Iran's infrastructure will be met with strong retaliation.&nbsp;

"Iran’s response will not be necessarily reciprocation at the same level of the Israelis’ action, but it may be harsher and aim for different targets that would intensify the effectiveness of the response,” Iranian state media quoted a senior official as saying.

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The Israeli Army said Tuesday (Oct 8) it killed another senior Hezbollah commander in strikes on Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it took out the commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, Suhail Hussein Husseini.

The Israeli Army said Tuesday (Oct 8) it killed another senior Hezbollah commander in strikes on Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it took out the commander of Hezbollah’s headquarters, Suhail Hussein Husseini. The statement comes a day after the IDF launched strikes on over 100 targets in southern Lebanon on Monday, using over 100 aircraft. Husseini played a “crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units”, the statement said. He was also a member of the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s senior military leadership council, the Israeli statement added. Also read: Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Series of explosions heard over southern Beirut Husseini’s death, if confirmed, would be another major setback for the Lebanon-based group, which has already lost its topmost leader Hassan Nasrallah on a strike on Hezbollah's headquarters on Sep 27. Israel's strategy is to inflict major blows by assassinating leaders and commanders of Hezbollah and its ally Hamas, which has been fighting Israel in Gaza for a year. Iran drops new warning News agency Reuters quoted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying Tuesday morning that his nation was fully prepared to retaliate to any Israeli attack in response to the Iranian missile attack on the Jewish nation. Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran’s military had prepared at least ten scenarios preparing for an expected Israeli attack. Araghchi said any attack on Iran's infrastructure will be met with strong retaliation. "Iran’s response will not be necessarily reciprocation at the same level of the Israelis’ action, but it may be harsher and aim for different targets that would intensify the effectiveness of the response,” Iranian state media quoted a senior official as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah’s HQ commander Suhail Hussein killed in Beirut strikes, claims IDF

A fresh rocket barrage was launched toward the northern Israeli city of Haifa just moments ago, with sirens sounding across the city and nearby towns. This attack follows a day of intense bombardment, during which approximately 85 rockets were fired at Haifa in what has been the largest barrage on the city since the conflict began. The renewed assault comes shortly after Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, delivered a televised address, asserting that despite the “painful blows” inflicted by Israel in recent weeks, the Iran-backed group’s military capabilities remain intact. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with tensions continuing to rise across the region.

BREAKING: Hezbollah Launches Fresh Attacks, Fires Over 100 Rockets At Israel's Haifa

Siren sounded in Northern Israel as Hezbollah Rockets hit Haifa which is Israel's third largest city. Iran backed militant group said it targeted an Israeli military base south of Haifa with the Salvo of "Fadi 1" missiles. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Obstructing Search For Safieddin, Hezbollah Official Says

For long, Israel has been seen as an oasis of stability in a volatile region. But the war in Gaza has come as a black swan event for Israel, which was holding up amid the global economic downturn. Thousands have lost their lives, properties and humans have been reduced to rubble, and the economy has taken a big hit.

Israel's Economy Fallout From Widening War

Israel-Hezbollah War: Heavy Israeli Strikes Shake Southern Beirut

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Air Strike On Southern Suburbs Of Beirut

Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters.

"An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said.

The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing.

The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers killed in a year since the start of cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to an AFP tally of official figures.

Later in the day, Israeli Air Force said it was&nbsp;launching extensive strikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

"The IAF (air force) is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon," the army said in a statement.

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Hails Oct 7 Attack On Anniversary

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<h2>HRW issues statement&nbsp;</h2>

Human Rights Watch&nbsp;said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at "grave risk" as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations.

Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "the situation places civilians at grave risk."

"An Israeli attack on a legitimate military target may still be unlawful if it can be expected to cause immediate civilian harm disproportionate to the anticipated military gain," it said in a statement.

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If Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer weapons, the Iran-backed group too "may be failing to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians under their control", HRW added.

The Israeli military said it "struck an underground tunnel" crossing the border that "enables the transfer and storage of large quantities of weapons underground".

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Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters. "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said.

Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters. "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers killed in a year since the start of cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to an AFP tally of official figures. Later in the day, Israeli Air Force said it was launching extensive strikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. "The IAF (air force) is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon," the army said in a statement. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Hails Oct 7 Attack On Anniversary × HRW issues statement Human Rights Watch said Israeli strikes near the main Lebanon-Syria border crossing were putting civilians at "grave risk" as they prevented them from fleeing and hampered humanitarian operations. Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "the situation places civilians at grave risk." "An Israeli attack on a legitimate military target may still be unlawful if it can be expected to cause immediate civilian harm disproportionate to the anticipated military gain," it said in a statement. Also read | First anniversary of Gaza war: Hamas fires rocket barrage targeting Israel's Tel Aviv- Top updates If Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer weapons, the Iran-backed group too "may be failing to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians under their control", HRW added. The Israeli military said it "struck an underground tunnel" crossing the border that "enables the transfer and storage of large quantities of weapons underground". 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.

Israeli overnight strike kills 10 firefighters in south Lebanon

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly disrupted international travel and trade forcing airlines to reevaluate flight routes amid tensions especially following Iran's missile attack on Israel.

West-Asia Tensions: War Disrupts Travel, Boosts Taliban Revenue

Siren sounded in Northern Israel as Hezbollah Rockets hit Haifa which is Israel's third largest city. The Iran-backed militant group said it targeted an Israeli military base south of Haifa with the Salvo of "Fadi 1" missiles. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Rocket Strikes Israel's Haifa, 10 Injured

The ongoing tensions in West Asia has disrupted international travel. Forcing airlines to reevaluated flight routes. Many airlines have begun to avoid Iranian airspace altogether and are opting for Afghan airspace. Watch to know more.

Airlines Shift Routes Amid West Asia Conflict

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Hezbollah Targets Israel's Haifa

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