Israeli forces launched fresh strikes across southern & central Lebanon, including the suburb of Beirut. The strike occurred after the Israeli army told residents of parts of the south suburbs to leave. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Strikes on South Beirut After Israeli Evacuation Warning

Israel-Hezbollah War: Fresh Strikes on Southern Beirut After Israel Gives Evacuation Order

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<p>The Israeli government is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This development was reported by The Washington Post on Wednesday (Nov 13).</p>

<p>The report said that Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer&nbsp;made Mar-a-Lago the first stop on his US&nbsp;tour Sunday before travelling to the White House to update Biden administration officials on the state of Lebanon talks.</p>

<h2><strong>'Israel would gift something to Trump...'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to The Washington Post, an Israeli official who chose to remain anonymous said, "There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Dermer's spokesperson told the publication that he discussed a wide range of issues during his visit to the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aforementioned Israeli official also said that the conversations at Mar-a-Lago<strong>&nbsp;</strong>(Donald Trump's residence) focused on an Israeli cease-fire proposal for Lebanon involving Western and Russian cooperation.</p>

<p>Separately, an Israeli military official told The Washington Post that plans were also being created to ramp up ground operations in Lebanon if talks were to ultimately fall apart.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's wars in West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But fighting (between Israel and Hezbollah)&nbsp;has escalated since late September, with Israel intensifying bombing on swathes of&nbsp;Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions into border villages.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said that the death toll from Israeli attacks since the beginning of the latest conflict climbed to 3,365 with more than 14,300 people injured.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Israel's mixed signals over Lebanon truce</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the death toll from the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has climbed to&nbsp;43,712, the health ministry in Gaza said on Wednesday. More than 103,200 people have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump wants to bring an end to wars in West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>Donald Trump has said that he wants to bring an end to the ongoing wars in West Asia. However, Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu last month to do what he (Netanyahu) had&nbsp;to do against Hamas and Hezbollah.</p>

<p>The Washington Post report also pointed out that it was unclear what impact, if any, the Lebanon proposal discussed at&nbsp;Mar-a-Lago<strong>&nbsp;</strong>would have on the stalled truce talks in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli government is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The Israeli government is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. This development was reported by The Washington Post on Wednesday (Nov 13). The report said that Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer made Mar-a-Lago the first stop on his US tour Sunday before travelling to the White House to update Biden administration officials on the state of Lebanon talks. 'Israel would gift something to Trump...' Speaking to The Washington Post, an Israeli official who chose to remain anonymous said, "There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon." Also read | FBI detains CIA official over leaking info about Israel’s strikes on Iran Meanwhile, Dermer's spokesperson told the publication that he discussed a wide range of issues during his visit to the US. The aforementioned Israeli official also said that the conversations at Mar-a-Lago (Donald Trump's residence) focused on an Israeli cease-fire proposal for Lebanon involving Western and Russian cooperation. Separately, an Israeli military official told The Washington Post that plans were also being created to ramp up ground operations in Lebanon if talks were to ultimately fall apart. Israel's wars in West Asia Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But fighting (between Israel and Hezbollah) has escalated since late September, with Israel intensifying bombing on swathes of Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions into border villages. On Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said that the death toll from Israeli attacks since the beginning of the latest conflict climbed to 3,365 with more than 14,300 people injured. Also watch | Israel's mixed signals over Lebanon truce × Meanwhile, the death toll from the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has climbed to 43,712, the health ministry in Gaza said on Wednesday. More than 103,200 people have been injured since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023. Trump wants to bring an end to wars in West Asia Donald Trump has said that he wants to bring an end to the ongoing wars in West Asia. However, Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu last month to do what he (Netanyahu) had to do against Hamas and Hezbollah. The Washington Post report also pointed out that it was unclear what impact, if any, the Lebanon proposal discussed at Mar-a-Lago would have on the stalled truce talks in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis | 'Rushing to advance ceasefire deal in Lebanon,' Israel tells Trump: Report

The Israeli military pounded Beirut's southern suburbs with airstrikes on Tuesday, mounting one of its heaviest attacks yet on the Hezbollah-controlled area. Watch this report for more details!

Wave of Israeli Strikes Hit South Beirut After Evacuation Warning

Hezbollah fired a barrage of some 50 rockets at the northern city of Karmiel and its surrounding areas on Monday. Some of the rockets landed in the city and its surrounding while others were either intercepted or fell in unpopulated areas, the Israeli military said. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Says, 'Hezbollah Launched at Least 50 Rockets on Galilee'

In the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Hezbollah has indicated a willingness to engage in "indirect" negotiations with Israel. While not seeking direct talks, the Lebanese militant group expressed openness to diplomatic channels through third parties, aiming to de-escalate tensions. This shift comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the war on regional stability, though the terms and conditions for such negotiations remain unclear. The move signals a potential opportunity for mediation, but both sides remain deeply entrenched in their positions.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Ready To 'Indirectly' Negotiate With Israel?

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<p>The Israeli military intensified its strike in Lebanon early Thursday (Nov 7) after four strikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs. The Israeli army called residents of south Beirut to leave, including from a location near Lebanon's international airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee had urged residents of four south Beirut neighbourhoods to evacuate, posting maps on social media that included an area near the Beirut airport.</p>

<p>Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Gaza war. But fighting has escalated since late September, with Israel intensifying bombing on swathes of&nbsp;Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions into border villages.</p>

<h2><strong>40 killed in Wednesday's strikes in Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>Citing the Lebanese health ministry, a report by the news agency AFP on Thursday said that a series of Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley and Baalbek killed 40 people and injured 53 others.</p>

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<p>Rescuers in Baalbek were seen searching for survivors&nbsp;under the rubble after a strike on the poor neighbourhood. News agency AFP reported that the city's famous&nbsp;Palmyra hotel had also been damaged in nearby strikes, with the health ministry reporting two people had been killed there.</p>

<p>The health ministry also said that an Israeli strike killed 16 people&nbsp;in the village of Nasriyah.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hezbollah targets naval bases in Israel</strong></h2>

<p>The above developments came as Hezbollah claimed a slew of attacks on Wednesday, including two&nbsp;that targeted naval bases near the Israeli city of Haifa and two near Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>In a statement, the militant group said that it targeted "the Stella Maris naval base northwest of Haifa with a salvo of high-quality missiles and a squadron of attack drones."</p>

<p>It was the fourth attack on the base in as many weeks, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later Wednesday, Hezbollah said it launched "attack drones on the Haifa naval base in Haifa Bay, for the first time."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military intensified its strike in Lebanon early Thursday (Nov 7) after four strikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs. The Israeli army called residents of south Beirut to leave, including from a location near Lebanon's international airport.

The Israeli military intensified its strike in Lebanon early Thursday (Nov 7) after four strikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs. The Israeli army called residents of south Beirut to leave, including from a location near Lebanon's international airport. Earlier, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee had urged residents of four south Beirut neighbourhoods to evacuate, posting maps on social media that included an area near the Beirut airport. Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Gaza war. But fighting has escalated since late September, with Israel intensifying bombing on swathes of Lebanon's south and east and making ground incursions into border villages. 40 killed in Wednesday's strikes in Lebanon Citing the Lebanese health ministry, a report by the news agency AFP on Thursday said that a series of Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley and Baalbek killed 40 people and injured 53 others. Also read | Netanyahu vows ‘firm’ response to Hezbollah attacks; Iran says won’t leave Israeli aggression ‘unanswered’ Rescuers in Baalbek were seen searching for survivors under the rubble after a strike on the poor neighbourhood. News agency AFP reported that the city's famous Palmyra hotel had also been damaged in nearby strikes, with the health ministry reporting two people had been killed there. The health ministry also said that an Israeli strike killed 16 people in the village of Nasriyah. Hezbollah targets naval bases in Israel The above developments came as Hezbollah claimed a slew of attacks on Wednesday, including two that targeted naval bases near the Israeli city of Haifa and two near Tel Aviv. In a statement, the militant group said that it targeted "the Stella Maris naval base northwest of Haifa with a salvo of high-quality missiles and a squadron of attack drones." It was the fourth attack on the base in as many weeks, AFP reported. Later Wednesday, Hezbollah said it launched "attack drones on the Haifa naval base in Haifa Bay, for the first time." (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon, at least 40 killed

Israeli forces are continuing to expand their operations against the militant group with heavy airstrikes and increasing ground incursions into Lebanese territory. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Steps Up Offensive Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Ramps Up Offensive Against Hezbollah in Bid to Gain Ground in Lebanon

Multiple explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut as Israel continues to intensify its strike against Hezbollah group. Watch this report to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Chief Says Indirect Truce Talks Only Possible If Israel Stops Attack

The Israeli army is stepping up strikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut's densely populated southern suburbs. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, three people were killed in an air strike yesterday. WION brings you ground reports from the region.

Israel-Hezbollah War: WION Reports From Lebanon's Southern Region of Dahiyeh

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<p>An Israeli military official said on Saturday (Nov 2) that the navy captured a senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon. Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, the official said the Hezbollah operative had been transferred to Israeli territory and was being investigated.</p>

<p>The identity of the operative of the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group was not known. As per the Associated Press report, the operative was captured on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Reactions from Lebanon and Hezbollah</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, Lebanese authorities said that they were investigating whether Israel was behind the capture of a Lebanese&nbsp;sea captain who was taken away by a group of armed men who had landed on the coast near the northern town of Batroun on Friday.</p>

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<p>Hezbollah issued a statement describing what happened as a “Zionist aggression in the Batroun area.” The statement did not give details or confirm whether a Hezbollah member was captured.</p>

<p>Neither the Lebanese military nor Hezbollah revealed the man's identity or confirmed whether the armed men who captured him were Israeli forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three Lebanese judicial officials told the Associated Press that the captured man might have links with Hezbollah.&nbsp;The officials said an investigation was looking into whether the man was linked to Hezbollah or working for an Israeli spy agency and an Israeli force came to rescue him.</p>

<h2><strong>Lebanese govt to file complaint against Israel at UNSC</strong></h2>

<p>Friday's capture marked the first time Israel announced that it deployed troops deep into North Lebanon&nbsp;to take a senior Hezbollah operative captive since the conflict between the two sides escalated in late September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after Israel went public about the operation,&nbsp;Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on Lebanon’s foreign minister to file a complaint against Israel at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Fineprint: Hezbollah's relentless assault challenges Israel's defences</strong></p>

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<p>Recounting the incident,&nbsp;Lebanese residents from the apartment building where the man was captured said that the armed group introduced themselves as state security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We were terrified. They were breaking into the apartment next to ours. I thought a state agency was doing a security operation,” a resident told the news agency.</p>

<p>Earlier, Lebanese media&nbsp;posted a video on social media showing what appeared to be about 20 armed men taking away a man from in front of a house, his face covered with his shirt.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Israeli military official said on Saturday (Nov 2) that the navy captured a senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon. Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, the official said the Hezbollah operative had been transferred to Israeli territory and was being investigated.

An Israeli military official said on Saturday (Nov 2) that the navy captured a senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon. Speaking to the news agency Associated Press, the official said the Hezbollah operative had been transferred to Israeli territory and was being investigated. The identity of the operative of the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group was not known. As per the Associated Press report, the operative was captured on Friday. Reactions from Lebanon and Hezbollah On Saturday, Lebanese authorities said that they were investigating whether Israel was behind the capture of a Lebanese sea captain who was taken away by a group of armed men who had landed on the coast near the northern town of Batroun on Friday. Also read | 'Will accept truce with Israel under conditions,' Hezbollah's new chief Qassem delivers inaugural address Hezbollah issued a statement describing what happened as a “Zionist aggression in the Batroun area.” The statement did not give details or confirm whether a Hezbollah member was captured. Neither the Lebanese military nor Hezbollah revealed the man's identity or confirmed whether the armed men who captured him were Israeli forces. Three Lebanese judicial officials told the Associated Press that the captured man might have links with Hezbollah. The officials said an investigation was looking into whether the man was linked to Hezbollah or working for an Israeli spy agency and an Israeli force came to rescue him. Lebanese govt to file complaint against Israel at UNSC Friday's capture marked the first time Israel announced that it deployed troops deep into North Lebanon to take a senior Hezbollah operative captive since the conflict between the two sides escalated in late September. Soon after Israel went public about the operation, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on Lebanon’s foreign minister to file a complaint against Israel at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Also watch | WION Fineprint: Hezbollah's relentless assault challenges Israel's defences × Recounting the incident, Lebanese residents from the apartment building where the man was captured said that the armed group introduced themselves as state security. “We were terrified. They were breaking into the apartment next to ours. I thought a state agency was doing a security operation,” a resident told the news agency. Earlier, Lebanese media posted a video on social media showing what appeared to be about 20 armed men taking away a man from in front of a house, his face covered with his shirt. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel captures senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanon-based&nbsp;militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Nov 2) that it launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, the news agency AFP reported that the rockets were fired at 2:30 am (local time)&nbsp;towards the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>Fighting has escalated dramatically in recent weeks between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah&nbsp;group and hopes that a US&nbsp;push for a ceasefire have faded in recent days.</p>

<p>Hezbollah frequently claims to have fired rockets at Israeli bases or urban areas in Israeli territory and has several times claimed the targeting of Glilot.</p>

<h2><strong>Rocket attacks in central Israel wound 11</strong></h2>

<p>Also on Saturday, rockets fired from Lebanon wounded 11 people in central Israel. According to the Israeli emergency services, one of the rockets hit&nbsp;a house in the region.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a resident of Tira (where the rocket hit), said, "We went out and saw dust, children screaming, women screaming and everyone went to the house that was struck."</p>

<p>"We were able to evacuate and rescue those who were inside the house, and thank God we were blessed that there was no one killed," the resident added.</p>

<p>Israel's ambulance service said that 11 people were hurt by shrapnel. Air raid sirens continued to sound in northern Israel as rocket fire from Lebanon continued, the military said.</p>

<h2><strong>Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah's strikes in Israel came a day after Lebanon accused Israel of rejecting a ceasefire and the Israeli military’s bombing the militant group’s south Beirut stronghold for the first time this week.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Dispatch: Iran gearing up for retaliatory strike against Israel</strong></p>

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<p>At least 10 strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs before dawn after Israel issued evacuation warnings.</p>

<p>Lebanon's health ministry later said 52 people were killed and 72 wounded in Israeli strikes on Friday in the country's eastern Baalbek-Hermel region, attacks for which the Israeli army had not issued evacuation warnings.</p>

<p>In a separate development, as per reports from Arab media aligned with Hezbollah, Israeli naval forces have made an incursion into Batroun, a city on Lebanon’s northern coast, where they reportedly detained a Hezbollah member,&nbsp;Israeli news outlet Ynet reported on Saturday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like 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.</em></p>


Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Nov 2) that it launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, the news agency AFP reported that the rockets were fired at 2:30 am (local time) towards the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.

Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Nov 2) that it launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, the news agency AFP reported that the rockets were fired at 2:30 am (local time) towards the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. Fighting has escalated dramatically in recent weeks between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah group and hopes that a US push for a ceasefire have faded in recent days. Hezbollah frequently claims to have fired rockets at Israeli bases or urban areas in Israeli territory and has several times claimed the targeting of Glilot. Rocket attacks in central Israel wound 11 Also on Saturday, rockets fired from Lebanon wounded 11 people in central Israel. According to the Israeli emergency services, one of the rockets hit a house in the region. Also read | US to deploy additional military assets to West Asia in warning to Iran Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a resident of Tira (where the rocket hit), said, "We went out and saw dust, children screaming, women screaming and everyone went to the house that was struck." "We were able to evacuate and rescue those who were inside the house, and thank God we were blessed that there was no one killed," the resident added. Israel's ambulance service said that 11 people were hurt by shrapnel. Air raid sirens continued to sound in northern Israel as rocket fire from Lebanon continued, the military said. Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce Hezbollah's strikes in Israel came a day after Lebanon accused Israel of rejecting a ceasefire and the Israeli military’s bombing the militant group’s south Beirut stronghold for the first time this week. Also watch | WION Dispatch: Iran gearing up for retaliatory strike against Israel × At least 10 strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs before dawn after Israel issued evacuation warnings. Lebanon's health ministry later said 52 people were killed and 72 wounded in Israeli strikes on Friday in the country's eastern Baalbek-Hermel region, attacks for which the Israeli army had not issued evacuation warnings. In a separate development, as per reports from Arab media aligned with Hezbollah, Israeli naval forces have made an incursion into Batroun, a city on Lebanon’s northern coast, where they reportedly detained a Hezbollah member, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like 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.

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv

Israel launched fresh air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. The airstrikes damaged residential buildings and this counts as first strikes there in nearly a week. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Strikes Target Residential Buildings in Beirut

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday (Oct 31) that his country's&nbsp;ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>The conflict in Lebanon has dramatically escalated over the past five weeks, with most of the 2,800 deaths reported by the Lebanese health ministry for the past 12 months occurring in that period.</p>

<h2><strong>'The main issue is...'</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented the key elements of a truce deal with Lebanon after a&nbsp;Hezbollah attack on northern Israel's Metula killed five people including an Israeli farmer and four foreign workers, while two more civilians were killed by shrapnel near the town of Kiryat Ata.</p>

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<p>"The main issue is ... Israel's ability and determination to enforce the agreement and thwart any threat to its security from Lebanon,"&nbsp;Netanyahu's office cited him as telling US&nbsp;envoys&nbsp;Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein.</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Reuters said that McGurk and Hochstein&nbsp;were in Israel on a new push to secure ceasefires in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN&nbsp;resolution that would end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Citing sources, Reuters reported that&nbsp;talks for Lebanon were centred on a 60-day pause to allow for the implementation of UN&nbsp;Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701, which would entail Hezbollah withdrawing its armed presence from south of the Litani River.</p>

<p>The UNSC&nbsp;adopted resolution 1701 in 2006 to keep peace on the border between Lebanon and Israel.</p>

<p>On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters,&nbsp;"On Lebanon. Let me just say that we are working very hard and making progress on reaching understandings of what would be required for the effective implementation of UN&nbsp;Security Council Resolution 1701. This would be the basis of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis."</p>

<p>"It's important to make sure we have clarity, both from Lebanon and from Israel, about what would be required under 1701 to get its effective implementation," Blinken added.</p>

<p>"The withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from the border, the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces, the authorities under which they'd be acting, an appropriate enforcement mechanism," Blinken further said and pointed out that good progress was made on those understandings.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Latest from West Asia crisis</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest news from the West Asia crisis, Israel said on Friday that it carried out&nbsp;air strikes on Beirut's&nbsp;southern suburbs, the first such strikes there in nearly a week.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Lebanon PM hopes for ceasefire with Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Three explosions followed by clouds of smoke rang out in at least three locations in the city's suburbs after the Israeli army ordered several buildings in Hezbollah's stronghold to evacuate.</p>

<p>"I can tell you that based on my recent trip to the region, the work that's ongoing right now, we have made good progress on those understandings," Blinken added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday (Oct 31) that his country's ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday (Oct 31) that his country's ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. The conflict in Lebanon has dramatically escalated over the past five weeks, with most of the 2,800 deaths reported by the Lebanese health ministry for the past 12 months occurring in that period. 'The main issue is...' Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented the key elements of a truce deal with Lebanon after a Hezbollah attack on northern Israel's Metula killed five people including an Israeli farmer and four foreign workers, while two more civilians were killed by shrapnel near the town of Kiryat Ata. Also read | Deputy chief of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force killed in Israeli airstrikes: IDF "The main issue is ... Israel's ability and determination to enforce the agreement and thwart any threat to its security from Lebanon," Netanyahu's office cited him as telling US envoys Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein. A report by the news agency Reuters said that McGurk and Hochstein were in Israel on a new push to secure ceasefires in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. UN resolution that would end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict Citing sources, Reuters reported that talks for Lebanon were centred on a 60-day pause to allow for the implementation of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701, which would entail Hezbollah withdrawing its armed presence from south of the Litani River. The UNSC adopted resolution 1701 in 2006 to keep peace on the border between Lebanon and Israel. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters, "On Lebanon. Let me just say that we are working very hard and making progress on reaching understandings of what would be required for the effective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. This would be the basis of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis." "It's important to make sure we have clarity, both from Lebanon and from Israel, about what would be required under 1701 to get its effective implementation," Blinken added. "The withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from the border, the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces, the authorities under which they'd be acting, an appropriate enforcement mechanism," Blinken further said and pointed out that good progress was made on those understandings. Latest from West Asia crisis In the latest news from the West Asia crisis, Israel said on Friday that it carried out air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, the first such strikes there in nearly a week. Also watch | Lebanon PM hopes for ceasefire with Israel × Three explosions followed by clouds of smoke rang out in at least three locations in the city's suburbs after the Israeli army ordered several buildings in Hezbollah's stronghold to evacuate. "I can tell you that based on my recent trip to the region, the work that's ongoing right now, we have made good progress on those understandings," Blinken added. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis | Key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon are...: Israel tells US envoys

An Israeli airstrike targeted the Jnah area in Beirut killing one person and injuring five others. IDF strikes flattened 6 buildings in the South Beirut residential area. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Strikes Flatten 6 Buildings in South Beirut Residential Area

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Strikes in Jnah Neighbourhood Kills One, Leaves 5 Injured

Israel on Tuesday (Oct 22) confirmed the killing of Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military in a statement said that Safieddine was killed three weeks ago in a strike in Beirut's southern neighbourhood. However, this is the first confirmation of his death, earlier the nation said that Nasrallah's successor has probably been eliminated. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Says It Has Killed Hezbollah Heir Apparent  Hashem Safieddine

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Confirms Killing of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's Presumed Successor

Israel has conducted air strikes, hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it of financing the group’s weapons, as the Israeli army expands the scope of its raids beyond military targets.

Israel-Hezbollah War: West, Arab League Call For Ceasefire As Tensions Soar

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<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike.</p>

<p>Speaking to reports in Kuwait, Foreign Minister Araghchi said, "All our neighbours have assured us that they won't allow their soil or&nbsp;airspace&nbsp;to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran."</p>

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<p>Before Kuwait, Araghchi was in Bahrain on Monday as part of a regional tour that has also taken him to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey, a report by the news agency AFP said.</p>

<h2><strong>'If Israel attacks Iran in any form...'</strong></h2>

<p>Araghchi told reporters in Kuwait that Iran was monitoring closely the movements of&nbsp;American bases in the region and was aware of all their movements and flights.</p>

<p>"If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format," he added.</p>

<p>The foreign minister also repeated Tehran's warnings&nbsp;against Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities.</p>

<p>"Attacking nuclear sites is a big international crime; even threatening (to attack) nuclear sites is a crime and against international rights," Araghchi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Gravitas: Revealed-&nbsp;Israel’s secret plan to strike Iran</strong></p>

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<p>"To defend ourselves and our nuclear sites, we have our own tools and methods, and we count on them," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Iran welcomes any nation's efforts to stop Israel's war crimes'</strong></h2>

<p>Araghchi's comments came a day after his ministry said that Iran welcomed any country&nbsp;seeking to halt Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon while condemning the United States' military support for Israel.</p>

<p>"Iran&nbsp;always welcomes any country seeking to halt Israel's commission of war crimes and acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said during a routine press briefing in Tehran.</p>

<p>Baghaei condemned the fact that with the support of the United States, Israel was instigating war in the region and escalating the conflict at all costs, resulting in a continuous escalation of tensions in the region.</p>

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike. Speaking to reports in Kuwait, Foreign Minister Araghchi said, "All our neighbours have assured us that they won't allow their soil or airspace to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran." Also read | How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online Before Kuwait, Araghchi was in Bahrain on Monday as part of a regional tour that has also taken him to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey, a report by the news agency AFP said. 'If Israel attacks Iran in any form...' Araghchi told reporters in Kuwait that Iran was monitoring closely the movements of American bases in the region and was aware of all their movements and flights. "If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format," he added. The foreign minister also repeated Tehran's warnings against Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities. "Attacking nuclear sites is a big international crime; even threatening (to attack) nuclear sites is a crime and against international rights," Araghchi said. Also watch | Gravitas: Revealed- Israel’s secret plan to strike Iran × "To defend ourselves and our nuclear sites, we have our own tools and methods, and we count on them," he added. 'Iran welcomes any nation's efforts to stop Israel's war crimes' Araghchi's comments came a day after his ministry said that Iran welcomed any country seeking to halt Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon while condemning the United States' military support for Israel. "Iran always welcomes any country seeking to halt Israel's commission of war crimes and acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said during a routine press briefing in Tehran. Baghaei condemned the fact that with the support of the United States, Israel was instigating war in the region and escalating the conflict at all costs, resulting in a continuous escalation of tensions in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran's neighbours won't allow use of their 'soil or airspace' for any attack against Tehran: Minister

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidbSEivtnLrWGl" />As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted&nbsp;the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah.</p>

<p>The association has been identified as the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday said that the strike (by Israel) targeted over a dozen branches of&nbsp;the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan group?</strong></h2>

<p>The Associated Press report said that&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan&nbsp;is officially a non-profit charity institution operating outside the Lebanese financial system, and one of the tools by which&nbsp;Hezbollah entrenches its support among the country’s Shiite population.</p>

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<p>According to Israel, the institution finances arms purchases and is used to pay Hezbollah fighters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group was founded 40 years ago, soon after Hezbollah's inception.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al-Qard Al-Hassan offers&nbsp;interest-free loans and allows people to deposit gold as collateral in return for the credit, enabling them to pay for school fees and weddings, buy a car or open a small business, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Group provided lifeline for Lebanese people post-2019 financial collapse</strong></h2>

<p>Al-Qard al-Hasan has more than 30 branches around Lebanon. Following the country's 2019 financial collapse, the group provided a lifeline for many Lebanese people.</p>

<p>The Associated Press report pointed out that unlike banks around Lebanon&nbsp;that imposed limits on how much people could withdraw from their bank accounts, people with deposits at al-Qard al-Hasan were still able to withdraw their cash.</p>

<h2><strong>The sanctions against&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan</strong></h2>

<p>The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against the group since 2007.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2021, the US&nbsp;Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on seven individuals in connection with Hezbollah and al-Qard al-Hasan.</p>

<p>A year later, Washington slapped terrorism sanctions on two others, including al-Qard al-Hasan’s director, Adel Mansour, and two companies in Lebanon for providing Hezbollah with financial services.</p>

<h2><strong>The impact of Israeli strikes</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli strikes on the branches of&nbsp;Al-Qard al-Hasan&nbsp;came after several top leaders of Hezbollah, including its leader Hasan Nasrallah were killed (by Israel).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that the Israeli offensive was bound to&nbsp;add to the chaos and fears within Hezbollah’s base of support. However, experts told the Associated Press that the strikes were&nbsp;unlikely to harm Hezbollah’s finances in and of itself.</p>

<p>Following the attacks,&nbsp;Al-Qard al-Hasan tried to reassure customers, saying in a statement that it had evacuated all its branches and relocated gold and other deposits to safe areas.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah.

As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah. The association has been identified as the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday said that the strike (by Israel) targeted over a dozen branches of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. What is the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group? The Associated Press report said that Al-Qard Al-Hassan is officially a non-profit charity institution operating outside the Lebanese financial system, and one of the tools by which Hezbollah entrenches its support among the country’s Shiite population. Also read | West Asia crisis: Hezbollah targets Israeli intelligence base in Tel Aviv suburbs According to Israel, the institution finances arms purchases and is used to pay Hezbollah fighters. The group was founded 40 years ago, soon after Hezbollah's inception. Al-Qard Al-Hassan offers interest-free loans and allows people to deposit gold as collateral in return for the credit, enabling them to pay for school fees and weddings, buy a car or open a small business, the report added. Group provided lifeline for Lebanese people post-2019 financial collapse Al-Qard al-Hasan has more than 30 branches around Lebanon. Following the country's 2019 financial collapse, the group provided a lifeline for many Lebanese people. The Associated Press report pointed out that unlike banks around Lebanon that imposed limits on how much people could withdraw from their bank accounts, people with deposits at al-Qard al-Hasan were still able to withdraw their cash. The sanctions against Al-Qard Al-Hassan The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against the group since 2007. Also watch | The NASR 2 Rocket- Hezbollah's new weapon × In 2021, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on seven individuals in connection with Hezbollah and al-Qard al-Hasan. A year later, Washington slapped terrorism sanctions on two others, including al-Qard al-Hasan’s director, Adel Mansour, and two companies in Lebanon for providing Hezbollah with financial services. The impact of Israeli strikes The Israeli strikes on the branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan came after several top leaders of Hezbollah, including its leader Hasan Nasrallah were killed (by Israel). The report said that the Israeli offensive was bound to add to the chaos and fears within Hezbollah’s base of support. However, experts told the Associated Press that the strikes were unlikely to harm Hezbollah’s finances in and of itself. Following the attacks, Al-Qard al-Hasan tried to reassure customers, saying in a statement that it had evacuated all its branches and relocated gold and other deposits to safe areas. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: What is Hezbollah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hassan group that Israel is targeting?

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv,&nbsp;including an intelligence base.</p>

<p>Citing a statement from Hezbollah, a report by the news agency AFP said that a salvo of rockets was fired against the&nbsp;Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit.</p>

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<p>The statement added that Hezbollah fired rockets at another position in Tel Aviv's suburbs. The militant group also launched rockets at an Israeli Navy base in Haifa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said in a statement that following sirens "in central Israel, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. The majority... were intercepted."</p>

<h2><strong>Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah's attacks came a day after the Israeli military announced that it was bombing&nbsp;the <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-bombs-hezbollah-linked-finance-group-al-qard-al-hassan-769372">Lebanese branches&nbsp;of an association accused of financing</a></strong> Hezbollah<strong>.</strong></p>

<p>According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>As per the Lebanese health ministry, the ongoing conflict has killed more than 2,400 people and injured over 11,600 others&nbsp;in the country.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken reaches West Asia for new ceasefire push</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest updates from the West Asia crisis, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in&nbsp;West Asia on Tuesday to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to revive negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Hezbollah bunker had cash and&nbsp;gold worth millions, says Israel</strong></p>

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<p>This is&nbsp;his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year.</p>

<p>In a statement, the US State Department said that Blinken would&nbsp;discuss with leaders in Israel and neighbouring Arab states the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to chart a post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, and how to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and other officials during the day as part of a week-long&nbsp;visit that also includes Jordan and Qatar.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv, including an intelligence base.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv, including an intelligence base. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, a report by the news agency AFP said that a salvo of rockets was fired against the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit. Also read | What is Israel's Unit 8200? Secretive cyber warfare arm linked to Hezbollah pager attacks The statement added that Hezbollah fired rockets at another position in Tel Aviv's suburbs. The militant group also launched rockets at an Israeli Navy base in Haifa. The Israeli military said in a statement that following sirens "in central Israel, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. The majority... were intercepted." Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan Hezbollah's attacks came a day after the Israeli military announced that it was bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah. According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. As per the Lebanese health ministry, the ongoing conflict has killed more than 2,400 people and injured over 11,600 others in the country. Blinken reaches West Asia for new ceasefire push In the latest updates from the West Asia crisis, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in West Asia on Tuesday to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to revive negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon. Also watch | World DNA: Hezbollah bunker had cash and gold worth millions, says Israel × This is his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year. In a statement, the US State Department said that Blinken would discuss with leaders in Israel and neighbouring Arab states the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to chart a post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, and how to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and other officials during the day as part of a week-long visit that also includes Jordan and Qatar. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah targets Israeli intelligence base in Tel Aviv suburbs

<p>The Israeli government alleged on Monday (Oct 21) that Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military assured that it would not target the hospital.</p>

<p>Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of&nbsp;$132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news from around the world,&nbsp;Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer said on Monday.</p>

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The Israeli government alleged on Monday (Oct 21) that Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut.

The Israeli government alleged on Monday (Oct 21) that Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military assured that it would not target the hospital. Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of $132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday. In other news from around the world, Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer said on Monday. Click on the headlines to read more: Hezbollah hiding millions in gold and cash under Beirut's Al-Sahel hospital, Israel claims Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military, however, assured that it would not target the facility despite ongoing airstrikes against the group's financial assets. Karni Sena announces reward of $132,152 to kill Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: Reports Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of $132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday (Oct 22). Lawrence Bishnoi recently made headlines after his gang claimed responsibility for killing Maharashtra-based politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai on October 12. El Chapo's sons, the Chapitos, negotiating plea deal with US government Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer confirmed Monday. However, it is not known if the two will accept a plea agreement or will become cooperating witnesses. CM Stalin's solution to saving Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha representation: Have '16 children' Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (Oct 21) echoed the words of his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu and suggested that couples may look to have "16 children" to save the state's Lok Sabha seats. Watch | Voter turnout hits 72% in Kurdistan ×

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<p>Former United States (US) president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 20) spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalating conflict in West Asia.</p>

<p>Trump told reporters that Prime Minister Netanyahu&nbsp;had asked his opinion on what to do about Iran.</p>

<p>"We talked. I congratulated him on obviously doing a very good job keeping Israel safe. He's doing very well. He calls me on occasion. I think he wants my views on things. He's had very little cooperation from the White House, as you know," Trump said, as reported by&nbsp;news agency Reuters.</p>

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<p>"They don't; they didn't want him to do anything, and they would not be in the good position they're in right now if they listened to the White House, which I guess would be a combination of Kamala and Joe. They're not happy about that either, I will tell you. Israel's not happy about that," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Israel will make decisions based on national interests'</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's comments came hours after Netanyahu's office said that Israel took into account the issues that the US raised, "but in the end, will make its decisions based on its national interests."</p>

<p>Israel has been&nbsp;pondering its military reaction to the October 1 missile attack by Iran.</p>

<p>Last week, the Israeli government said that it would consider Washington's opinion on Iran&nbsp;but would act against an Iranian missile attack based on its "national interests."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Pulse: Hezbollah unleashes deadly blows on Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, US President Joe Biden had cautioned Israel against striking&nbsp;Iran's nuclear or oil facilities to avoid a further regional escalation amid concerns over global energy prices.</p>

<h2><strong>Willing to strike military facilities in Iran: Israel</strong></h2>

<p>On October 1, Iran launched about&nbsp;200 missiles at&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;in retaliation to an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian general Abbas Nilforoushan.</p>

<p>Earlier, Netanyahu told Washington that he was willing to&nbsp;strike military rather than oil or nuclear facilities in Iran, the Washington Post said in a report last week.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister&nbsp;Abbas Araqchi said&nbsp;that Tehran would not hesitate to take "strong defensive actions" if Israel retaliated for the October 1 missile attack.</p>

<p>Iran is "fully prepared to take stronger defensive actions, if necessary, in response to any further aggression, and will not hesitate to do so," Araqchi said in a letter to other foreign ministers, according to a ministry post on X.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States (US) president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 20) spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalating conflict in West Asia.

Former United States (US) president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 20) spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. Trump told reporters that Prime Minister Netanyahu had asked his opinion on what to do about Iran. "We talked. I congratulated him on obviously doing a very good job keeping Israel safe. He's doing very well. He calls me on occasion. I think he wants my views on things. He's had very little cooperation from the White House, as you know," Trump said, as reported by news agency Reuters. Also read | West Asia crisis- 'Will listen to opinions of US on Iran' but national interest comes first: Israel "They don't; they didn't want him to do anything, and they would not be in the good position they're in right now if they listened to the White House, which I guess would be a combination of Kamala and Joe. They're not happy about that either, I will tell you. Israel's not happy about that," he added. 'Israel will make decisions based on national interests' Trump's comments came hours after Netanyahu's office said that Israel took into account the issues that the US raised, "but in the end, will make its decisions based on its national interests." Israel has been pondering its military reaction to the October 1 missile attack by Iran. Last week, the Israeli government said that it would consider Washington's opinion on Iran but would act against an Iranian missile attack based on its "national interests." Also watch | WION Pulse: Hezbollah unleashes deadly blows on Israel × Earlier, US President Joe Biden had cautioned Israel against striking Iran's nuclear or oil facilities to avoid a further regional escalation amid concerns over global energy prices. Willing to strike military facilities in Iran: Israel On October 1, Iran launched about 200 missiles at Israel in retaliation to an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian general Abbas Nilforoushan. Earlier, Netanyahu told Washington that he was willing to strike military rather than oil or nuclear facilities in Iran, the Washington Post said in a report last week. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran would not hesitate to take "strong defensive actions" if Israel retaliated for the October 1 missile attack. Iran is "fully prepared to take stronger defensive actions, if necessary, in response to any further aggression, and will not hesitate to do so," Araqchi said in a letter to other foreign ministers, according to a ministry post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday in Beirut that the United States was working with both Israel and Lebanon to find a formula that would end their conflict for good.</p>

<p>U.N. resolution 1701, which ended the last round of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in 2006, calls for southern Lebanon to be free of any troops or weapons other than those of the Lebanese state.</p>

<p>The Iranian-backed Shi'ite movement did not end its presence, however.</p>

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<p>Continued cross-border tensions culminated in Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel in support of the Palestinian militant group Hamas after it staged a bloody killing spree in Israel from Gaza just over a year ago. Israel began a large-scale onslaught on Hezbollah last month.</p>

<p>Hochstein, visiting Lebanon for the second time in two months, was holding talks with Lebanese officials in a new U.S. mediation push to bring peace to the Middle East after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week.</p>

<p>"Both sides simply committing to (U.N. resolution) 1701 is not enough," Hochstein told a press conference.</p>

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<p>"We are working with the government of Lebanon, the state of Lebanon, as well as the government of Israel to get to a formula that brings an end to this conflict once and for all."</p>

<p>Israel's assault on Hezbollah has raised fears of a wider regional conflict between Israel and Hezbollah's patron, Iran.</p>

<p>Hochstein said that he held a "very constructive" meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close ally of Hezbollah, who has been engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.</p>

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U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday in Beirut that the United States was working with both Israel and Lebanon to find a formula that would end their conflict for good.

U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday in Beirut that the United States was working with both Israel and Lebanon to find a formula that would end their conflict for good. U.N. resolution 1701, which ended the last round of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in 2006, calls for southern Lebanon to be free of any troops or weapons other than those of the Lebanese state. The Iranian-backed Shi'ite movement did not end its presence, however. Also Read | Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘realistic body bag’ as Halloween decorations Continued cross-border tensions culminated in Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel in support of the Palestinian militant group Hamas after it staged a bloody killing spree in Israel from Gaza just over a year ago. Israel began a large-scale onslaught on Hezbollah last month. Hochstein, visiting Lebanon for the second time in two months, was holding talks with Lebanese officials in a new U.S. mediation push to bring peace to the Middle East after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week. "Both sides simply committing to (U.N. resolution) 1701 is not enough," Hochstein told a press conference. Also Read | Moldova President Maia Sandu criticises ‘unprecedented’ vote meddling as EU referendum goes to the wire "We are working with the government of Lebanon, the state of Lebanon, as well as the government of Israel to get to a formula that brings an end to this conflict once and for all." Israel's assault on Hezbollah has raised fears of a wider regional conflict between Israel and Hezbollah's patron, Iran. Hochstein said that he held a "very constructive" meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close ally of Hezbollah, who has been engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. 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.

US is working to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict for good, says Washington envoy Amos Hochstein

Large explosions and fire were seen near Beirut's international airport on Sunday (October 20), engulfing the area in thick smoke. Watch in this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Massive Explosions Near Beirut's International Airport

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<p>The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches&nbsp;of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis.</p>

<p>According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations.</p>

<p>Other strikes hit the association in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and the country's south.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strike lands on Beirut airport</strong></h2>

<p>Lebanese media also reported&nbsp;that a strike had landed near Beirut's airport, the main entry point of humanitarian assistance to the country and a major evacuation hub for those fleeing the conflict.</p>

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<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 2,464, with injuries up to 11,530, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Sunday.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel orders evacuation in 2 neighbourhoods in south Beirut</strong></h2>

<p>Also on Sunday, the Israeli army ordered civilians located near buildings it said were "affiliated with Hezbollah" in two neighbourhoods in south Beirut to immediately evacuate, marking the&nbsp;facilities on two maps and saying the military would "work against" them soon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>The "urgent warning" was issued by the military's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee, and concerned the neighbourhoods of Haret Hreik and Hadath.</p>

<p>"You are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah, which the IDF will work against in the near future," Adraee said on Telegram.</p>

<p>"For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate the building and those adjacent to it immediately and move away from it for a distance of no less than 500 metres," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis.

The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis. According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations. Other strikes hit the association in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and the country's south. Israeli strike lands on Beirut airport Lebanese media also reported that a strike had landed near Beirut's airport, the main entry point of humanitarian assistance to the country and a major evacuation hub for those fleeing the conflict. Also read | Hezbollah’s senior leader Naim Qassem flees Lebanon fearing death. Who is he? The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 2,464, with injuries up to 11,530, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Sunday. Israel orders evacuation in 2 neighbourhoods in south Beirut Also on Sunday, the Israeli army ordered civilians located near buildings it said were "affiliated with Hezbollah" in two neighbourhoods in south Beirut to immediately evacuate, marking the facilities on two maps and saying the military would "work against" them soon. Also watch | Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon × The "urgent warning" was issued by the military's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee, and concerned the neighbourhoods of Haret Hreik and Hadath. "You are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah, which the IDF will work against in the near future," Adraee said on Telegram. "For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate the building and those adjacent to it immediately and move away from it for a distance of no less than 500 metres," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan

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<p>The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre&nbsp;and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the military said that the air force "conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut."</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strikes hit dozens of locations in south Lebanon: State media</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military's statement came after the Lebanese state media reported on Sunday that Israel struck&nbsp;dozens of south Lebanon villages and towns overnight and targeted Nabatiyeh city for a third time this week.</p>

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<p>"Warplanes struck... the city of Nabatiyeh seven times," the National News Agency (NAA) said. NAA added that&nbsp;Israeli jets "conducted strikes" on more than 50 towns and villages, reporting casualties.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

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<p>Since October 2023, more than 2,400 people have been killed in Lebanon, most of them in the last month, according to Lebanon's health ministry, while 59 people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, according to Israeli authorities.</p>

<h2><strong>Drone launched at Netanyahu's residence in northern Israel</strong></h2>

<p>A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesman said, adding that the premier was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties.</p>

<p>The drone attack was not immediately confirmed by Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Netanyahu, meanwhile, said in a post on X that the attempt of Hezbollah&nbsp;to assassinate him and his wife was a grave mistake.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut.

The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. In a statement, the military said that the air force "conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut." Israeli strikes hit dozens of locations in south Lebanon: State media The Israeli military's statement came after the Lebanese state media reported on Sunday that Israel struck dozens of south Lebanon villages and towns overnight and targeted Nabatiyeh city for a third time this week. Also read | West Asia crisis: US investigating leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran, says report "Warplanes struck... the city of Nabatiyeh seven times," the National News Agency (NAA) said. NAA added that Israeli jets "conducted strikes" on more than 50 towns and villages, reporting casualties. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו בשעות הבוקר, בהכוונה מודיעינית של אגף המודיעין, מפקדה של מטה המודיעין של חיזבאללה וסדנת נשק תת קרקעית בביירות. טרם התקיפה ננקטו צעדים רבים על מנת לצמצם את הסיכוי לפגיעה באזרחים, הכוללים אזהרות מקדימות לאוכלוסייה<< pic.twitter.com/Koio7H7Xi3 — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) October 20, 2024 × Since October 2023, more than 2,400 people have been killed in Lebanon, most of them in the last month, according to Lebanon's health ministry, while 59 people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, according to Israeli authorities. Drone launched at Netanyahu's residence in northern Israel A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesman said, adding that the premier was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties. The drone attack was not immediately confirmed by Hezbollah. Netanyahu, meanwhile, said in a post on X that the attempt of Hezbollah to assassinate him and his wife was a grave mistake. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel says it hit Hezbollah's command centre in Lebanon's Beirut. Watch

Israeli forces are continuing to pound Southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh and Tabyeh. But the Hezbollah says it has increased its offensive attacks on the battleground. The Lebanese group claims it has launched its attack drones on Israel's elite Golani unit.

Hezbollah Calls for 'escalatory' Phase of War With Israel

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday (Oct 18) that it&nbsp;was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against Israel while&nbsp;Iran said "the spirit of resistance will be strengthened" after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.</p>

<p>Sinwar was the mastermind behind Hamas'&nbsp;October 7, 2023, attack against Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. He was killed&nbsp;during an operation by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian enclave on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted one year ago when the Iranian-backed group began launching rockets at northern Israel in support of Hamas&nbsp;at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<h2><strong>'A transition to a new phase in confrontation with Israel'</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, Hamas announced&nbsp;"the transition to a new and escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel," the news agency Reuters reported.</p>

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<p>Iran indicated that no sign of the killing would shift its support. "The spirit of resistance will be strengthened" following the death of Sinwar, its mission to the United Nations said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Sinwar's death offers an opportunity for war to end'</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Western leaders including US Vice President and current&nbsp;Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that while Sinwar's death&nbsp;offered an opportunity for the conflict to end, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pointed out that the war in Gaza&nbsp;would go on until the hostages seized by Hamas militants were returned.</p>

<p>"Today we have settled the score. Today evil has been dealt a blow but our task has still not been completed," Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a recorded video statement after the death was confirmed on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Pulse: Who is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Chief killed in Gaza strike?</strong></p>

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<p>"To the dear hostage families, I say: This is an important moment in the war. We will continue full force until all your loved ones, our loved ones, are home," he added.</p>

<p>Sinwar's death came months after Hamas' then-political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran in July. Following Haniyeh's death, Sinwar was named the overall leader of the Palestinian militant group.</p>

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Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday (Oct 18) that it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against Israel while Iran said "the spirit of resistance will be strengthened" after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Sinwar was the mastermind behind Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack against Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. He was killed during an operation by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian enclave on Wednesday. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted one year ago when the Iranian-backed group began launching rockets at northern Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. 'A transition to a new phase in confrontation with Israel' On Friday, Hamas announced "the transition to a new and escalating phase in the confrontation with Israel," the news agency Reuters reported. Also read | Sinwar was killed accidentally: Here's how IDF troops who didn't have intel about Hamas chief neutralised him Iran indicated that no sign of the killing would shift its support. "The spirit of resistance will be strengthened" following the death of Sinwar, its mission to the United Nations said. 'Sinwar's death offers an opportunity for war to end' Meanwhile, Western leaders including US Vice President and current Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that while Sinwar's death offered an opportunity for the conflict to end, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pointed out that the war in Gaza would go on until the hostages seized by Hamas militants were returned. "Today we have settled the score. Today evil has been dealt a blow but our task has still not been completed," Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a recorded video statement after the death was confirmed on Thursday. Also watch | WION Pulse: Who is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Chief killed in Gaza strike? × "To the dear hostage families, I say: This is an important moment in the war. We will continue full force until all your loved ones, our loved ones, are home," he added. Sinwar's death came months after Hamas' then-political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran in July. Following Haniyeh's death, Sinwar was named the overall leader of the Palestinian militant group. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah to escalate war with Israel after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar