Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in a strike in Gaza, says IDF. "Initial report - During IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were eliminated. The IDF and ISA are checking the possibility that one of the terrorists was Yahya Sinwar. At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed," the IDF said.

BREAKING: IDF Investigating The Possibility of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Death

Just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the idea of a ceasefire in Lebanon the Israeli military launched strikes in South Beirut. Several explosions were heard in the capital and fumes of black smoke could be seen bellowing between buildings. Watch in for more details!

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Israel is preparing for a potential interceptor missile shortage amid rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah. Experts warn that simultaneous attacks could overwhelm Israel's air defense capabilities, raising serious concerns. Watch for more details!

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A day after the Iran-backed group's drone attack on an Israeli base killed four soldiers and wounded dozens Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to hit Hezbollah without Mercy. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Netanyahu Vows to Hit Hezbollah With No Mercy

A day after the Iran backed group's drone attack on an Israeli base killed four soldiers and wounded dozens Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has wowed to hit Hezbollah without Mercy. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel PM Vows To Continue To Strike Hezbollah Without Mercy

<p>Israel, which began incursions into south Lebanon two weeks ago to battle Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of the country, the UN&nbsp;refugee agency said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel steps up its campaign to defeat Hezbollah and destroy its infrastructure in their one-year conflict.</p>

<p>The UN&nbsp;refugee agency's Middle East Director Rema Jamous Imseis told a press briefing in Geneva that new Israeli evacuation orders to 20 villages in southern Lebanon meant that over a quarter of the country was now affected.</p>

<p>"People are heeding these calls to evacuate, and they're fleeing with almost nothing."</p>

<p>Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,309 people over the last year, the Lebanese government said, and more than 1.2 million people have been displaced.</p>

<p>The majority have been killed since late September when Israel expanded its military campaign. The toll does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.</p>

<p>Around 50 Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been killed, according to Israel.</p>

<p>Israel says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of its residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel due to Hezbollah attacks.</p>

<p>Israel expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 22 people - most of them women - in an airstrike in the north on a house where displaced people were seeking refuge from Israeli strikes further south, health officials said.</p>

<p>"What we are hearing is that amongst the 22 people killed were 12 women and two children," UN&nbsp;human rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told the same press briefing in response to a question about Monday's strike on Christian-majority Aitou.</p>

<p>"We understand it was a four-story residential building that was struck. With these factors in mind, we have real concerns with respect to IHL (International Humanitarian Law), so the laws of war, and the principles of distinction proportion and proportionality," he said, calling for an investigation into the incident.</p>

<p>Rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the rubble in Aitou on Tuesday, local media reported, following one of the deadliest strikes on displaced families in Lebanon, after strikes earlier this month on the southern Lebanese town of Ain Deleb that left more than 30 dead.</p>

<p>Israel has not commented on the Aitou strike, but has repeatedly said it takes all possible precautions to avoid civilian casualties.</p>

<h2><strong>UN concerned over peacekeeper attacks</strong></h2>

<p>So far the main focus of Israel's military operations in Lebanon has been in the Bekaa Valley in the east, the suburbs of Beirut, and in the south, where UN&nbsp;peacekeepers have said that Israeli fire has hit their bases on numerous occasions and wounded peacekeepers.</p>

<p>The UN&nbsp;Security Council on Monday expressed strong concern after several peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon again came under fire amid clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting a military base in central Israel where four soldiers were killed on Sunday by a Hezbollah drone strike, said Israel would continue to attack the movement "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon – including Beirut".</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Middle East remains on high alert for Israel to retaliate against Iran for an October&nbsp;1 barrage of missiles launched in response to Israel's assaults on Lebanon.</p>

<p>Netanyahu's office said Israel would listen to the United States but would decide its actions according to its own national interest.</p>

<p>The statement was attached to a Washington Post article which said Netanyahu had told President Joe Biden's administration that Israel would strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets - suggesting a more limited counterstrike aimed at preventing a full-scale war.</p>

<p>Qatar's emir accused Israel on Tuesday of exploiting "international inaction" on the Middle East crisis to move beyond its "aggression" in Gaza to build more illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and send troops into Lebanon.</p>

<p>"Israel deliberately chose to expand the aggression to implement pre-planned schemes in other locations such as the West Bank and Lebanon because it sees that the scope for that is available," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said in his annual speech to open Qatar's Shura Council.</p>

<p>Qatar, the United States and Egypt have repeatedly mediated in an attempt to end the war in Gaza, which broke out a year ago when fighters from the Palestinian militant group Hamas burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies.</p>

<p>Israel's offensive has killed more than 42,000 people in Gaza, turned the enclave into piles of cement and twisted metal and created severe shortages of food, water and fuel.</p>

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Israel, which began incursions into south Lebanon two weeks ago to battle Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of the country, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday.

Israel, which began incursions into south Lebanon two weeks ago to battle Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of the country, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel steps up its campaign to defeat Hezbollah and destroy its infrastructure in their one-year conflict. The UN refugee agency's Middle East Director Rema Jamous Imseis told a press briefing in Geneva that new Israeli evacuation orders to 20 villages in southern Lebanon meant that over a quarter of the country was now affected. "People are heeding these calls to evacuate, and they're fleeing with almost nothing." Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,309 people over the last year, the Lebanese government said, and more than 1.2 million people have been displaced. The majority have been killed since late September when Israel expanded its military campaign. The toll does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Around 50 Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been killed, according to Israel. Israel says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of its residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel due to Hezbollah attacks. Israel expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 22 people - most of them women - in an airstrike in the north on a house where displaced people were seeking refuge from Israeli strikes further south, health officials said. "What we are hearing is that amongst the 22 people killed were 12 women and two children," UN human rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told the same press briefing in response to a question about Monday's strike on Christian-majority Aitou. "We understand it was a four-story residential building that was struck. With these factors in mind, we have real concerns with respect to IHL (International Humanitarian Law), so the laws of war, and the principles of distinction proportion and proportionality," he said, calling for an investigation into the incident. Rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the rubble in Aitou on Tuesday, local media reported, following one of the deadliest strikes on displaced families in Lebanon, after strikes earlier this month on the southern Lebanese town of Ain Deleb that left more than 30 dead. Israel has not commented on the Aitou strike, but has repeatedly said it takes all possible precautions to avoid civilian casualties. UN concerned over peacekeeper attacks So far the main focus of Israel's military operations in Lebanon has been in the Bekaa Valley in the east, the suburbs of Beirut, and in the south, where UN peacekeepers have said that Israeli fire has hit their bases on numerous occasions and wounded peacekeepers. The UN Security Council on Monday expressed strong concern after several peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon again came under fire amid clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting a military base in central Israel where four soldiers were killed on Sunday by a Hezbollah drone strike, said Israel would continue to attack the movement "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon – including Beirut". The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. Meanwhile, the Middle East remains on high alert for Israel to retaliate against Iran for an October 1 barrage of missiles launched in response to Israel's assaults on Lebanon. Netanyahu's office said Israel would listen to the United States but would decide its actions according to its own national interest. The statement was attached to a Washington Post article which said Netanyahu had told President Joe Biden's administration that Israel would strike Iranian military, not nuclear or oil, targets - suggesting a more limited counterstrike aimed at preventing a full-scale war. Qatar's emir accused Israel on Tuesday of exploiting "international inaction" on the Middle East crisis to move beyond its "aggression" in Gaza to build more illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and send troops into Lebanon. "Israel deliberately chose to expand the aggression to implement pre-planned schemes in other locations such as the West Bank and Lebanon because it sees that the scope for that is available," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said in his annual speech to open Qatar's Shura Council. Qatar, the United States and Egypt have repeatedly mediated in an attempt to end the war in Gaza, which broke out a year ago when fighters from the Palestinian militant group Hamas burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's offensive has killed more than 42,000 people in Gaza, turned the enclave into piles of cement and twisted metal and created severe shortages of food, water and fuel. 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.

West Asia crisis: 25% of Lebanon under Israeli evacuation orders, says UN agency

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<p>An initial investigation of the Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base during&nbsp;the weekend revealed that the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group launched two drones that entered Israeli airspace from the sea, The Times of Israel reported on Monday (Oct 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drones were Mirsad. The model is Hezbollah’s main suicide drone, the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the publication, the Alma Center (an Israeli research institute)&nbsp;said that the Hezbollah drone had a 120-kilometre assault range and a top speed of 370 kilometres per hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-peacekeepers-refuse-to-evacuate-as-israeli-airstrike-kills-at-least-21-in-north-lebanon-767475">UN peacekeepers refuse to evacuate as Israeli airstrike kills at least 21 in North Lebanon</a></strong></p>

<p>The Alma Center said that the drone can carry up to 40 kilograms of explosives, and the ability to fly at&nbsp;altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.</p>

<h2><strong>Drones were tracked by Israeli radars</strong></h2>

<p>The report further said that the drones were tracked by Israeli radars, and one of them was shot down off the coast north of Haifa. Airforce planes and helicopters pursued the second drone, but it dropped off the radar and the military&nbsp;lost track of it, likely because it flew very close to the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This drone ended up striking the Golani Brigade training base&nbsp;near&nbsp;Binyamina on Sunday night. Four soldiers were killed and more than 60 others were injured in the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli military chief visits army base</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, Israeli military chief&nbsp;Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi visited the Golani Brigade training base&nbsp;and praised troops for how they handled the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful," Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told troops.</p>

<p>The four soldiers who were killed were identified as&nbsp;Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya;&nbsp;Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya;&nbsp;Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv’at Ada; and&nbsp;Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An initial investigation of the Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base during the weekend revealed that the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group launched two drones that entered Israeli airspace from the sea, The Times of Israel reported on Monday (Oct 14).

An initial investigation of the Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base during the weekend revealed that the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group launched two drones that entered Israeli airspace from the sea, The Times of Israel reported on Monday (Oct 14). The drones were Mirsad. The model is Hezbollah’s main suicide drone, the report said. Speaking to the publication, the Alma Center (an Israeli research institute) said that the Hezbollah drone had a 120-kilometre assault range and a top speed of 370 kilometres per hour. Also read | UN peacekeepers refuse to evacuate as Israeli airstrike kills at least 21 in North Lebanon The Alma Center said that the drone can carry up to 40 kilograms of explosives, and the ability to fly at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Drones were tracked by Israeli radars The report further said that the drones were tracked by Israeli radars, and one of them was shot down off the coast north of Haifa. Airforce planes and helicopters pursued the second drone, but it dropped off the radar and the military lost track of it, likely because it flew very close to the ground. This drone ended up striking the Golani Brigade training base near Binyamina on Sunday night. Four soldiers were killed and more than 60 others were injured in the attack. Israeli military chief visits army base On Monday, Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi visited the Golani Brigade training base and praised troops for how they handled the attack. "We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful," Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told troops. The four soldiers who were killed were identified as Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya; Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya; Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv’at Ada; and Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali. (With inputs from agencies)

Attack on Israeli army base: Hezbollah drones entered Israeli airspace from sea, says report

Hezbollah drone had killed four soldiers at one of Israel's northern bases Sunday, as it expanded its bombardments of Lebanon and troops battled militants across the border. Watch for more details!

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<p>Israeli Army chief&nbsp;Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Monday (Oct 14) that a&nbsp;Hezbollah drone strike on a military training base that killed at least four soldiers at the weekend was "difficult and painful."</p>

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<p>"We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful," Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told soldiers during a visit to the Golani Brigade training base that was hit Sunday night in the area of Binyamina, south of the city of Haifa, the news agency AFP reported.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened during the weekend?</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military said that&nbsp;a drone attack carried out by&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;on an army base adjacent to Binyamina in northern Israel killed four soldiers and seven others were severely injured.</p>

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<p>The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group&nbsp;said it attacked a camp of the Israeli military's Golani Brigade camp in Binyamina in northern Israel with a "swarm of drones."</p>

<p>The drone attack on Sunday wounded at least 60 people in Binyamina, according to the Israeli emergency services.</p>

<p>The four soldiers who were killed were identified as&nbsp;Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya;&nbsp;Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya;&nbsp;Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv’at Ada; and&nbsp;Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali.</p>

<h2><strong>Attack under investigation</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Monday that the attack at the military base was being investigated.</p>

<p>"...at this point, there is complete operational control on the incident, all the casualties were evacuated to hospitals, we are now busy with notifying their families, all the troops in the base were asked to call home and inform their families that they are fine," Rear Admiral Hagari said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Four Israeli soldiers killed near Haifa</strong></p>

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<p>"We are managing the incident, we will study and investigate the incident and how a drone infiltrates without alerts and strikes the base. The threat of drones is a threat we have been dealing with since the beginning of the war, we are required to bring about better protection, we will investigate this incident, learn and improve, our mission is to better protect our soldiers and citizens of Israel," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Monday (Oct 14) that a Hezbollah drone strike on a military training base that killed at least four soldiers at the weekend was "difficult and painful.

Israeli Army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Monday (Oct 14) that a Hezbollah drone strike on a military training base that killed at least four soldiers at the weekend was "difficult and painful." “We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful. You operated well to treat and evacuate the wounded and injured. Embrace the bereaved families, accompany the wounded, and strengthen the commanders and soldiers.”… pic.twitter.com/iYJOLSP6m9 — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 14, 2024 × "We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful," Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told soldiers during a visit to the Golani Brigade training base that was hit Sunday night in the area of Binyamina, south of the city of Haifa, the news agency AFP reported. What happened during the weekend? The Israeli military said that a drone attack carried out by Hezbollah on an army base adjacent to Binyamina in northern Israel killed four soldiers and seven others were severely injured. Also read | Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers could be 'war crime'. What's United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon? The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group said it attacked a camp of the Israeli military's Golani Brigade camp in Binyamina in northern Israel with a "swarm of drones." The drone attack on Sunday wounded at least 60 people in Binyamina, according to the Israeli emergency services. The four soldiers who were killed were identified as Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya; Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya; Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv’at Ada; and Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali. Attack under investigation Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Monday that the attack at the military base was being investigated. "...at this point, there is complete operational control on the incident, all the casualties were evacuated to hospitals, we are now busy with notifying their families, all the troops in the base were asked to call home and inform their families that they are fine," Rear Admiral Hagari said. Also watch | Four Israeli soldiers killed near Haifa × "We are managing the incident, we will study and investigate the incident and how a drone infiltrates without alerts and strikes the base. The threat of drones is a threat we have been dealing with since the beginning of the war, we are required to bring about better protection, we will investigate this incident, learn and improve, our mission is to better protect our soldiers and citizens of Israel," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis | It's painful: Israeli army chief reacts to Hezbollah strike on military base

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<p>The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 13) that it intercepted&nbsp;about five projectiles fired from Lebanon shortly&nbsp;after air raid sirens blared in several northern areas of the country.</p>

<p>Sirens also sounded in and around the northern city of Haifa, a day after the army said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah had fired around 320 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel during Yom Kippur.</p>

<p>The Israeli military's interception as Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike&nbsp;destroyed a mosque in the war-torn south.</p>

<h3><strong>Here's a look at the latest updates from the West Asia crisis:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Lebanon's National News Agency (NAA) reported on Sunday that at around 3.45 am local time, an Israeli military aircraft&nbsp;carried out an airstrike targeting the old mosque in the centre of the village of Kfar Tibnit, completely destroying it.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Hezbollah, meanwhile, said on Sunday that&nbsp;it clashed twice with Israeli troops who attempted to infiltrate near a Lebanese border village and claimed several other attacks on Israeli troops overnight&nbsp;in Lebanon and on the Israeli side of the border.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>In a statement, the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group said that its fighters detonated explosive devices at Israeli soldiers and clashed with them as they attempted to infiltrate&nbsp;twice near the Lebanese village of Ramia. Fighting near the village, lasted for about an hour, Hezbollah added.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants 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>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Israel's expanded operation has displaced more than 1.2 million people, according to&nbsp;Lebanon's government, which says more than 2,100 people have been killed and 10,000 wounded in over a year of fighting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel ramps up military push in Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>On Saturday<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>the UN&nbsp;peacekeeping mission in&nbsp;Lebanon, said a third peacekeeper was wounded in an Israeli strike when he was hit by gunfire on Friday, adding that the man was stable after undergoing surgery to remove the bullet, the news agency Reuters reported.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> The agency statement said its position in the southern Lebanese town of Ramyah had sustained significant damage due to explosions following nearby shelling but did not specify who was responsible for either attack.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> Two UN&nbsp;peacekeepers were wounded by an Israeli strike near their watchtower at the UNIFIL's main base in Naqoura in southern&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;on Friday.</p>

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The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 13) that it intercepted about five projectiles fired from Lebanon shortly after air raid sirens blared in several northern areas of the country.

The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 13) that it intercepted about five projectiles fired from Lebanon shortly after air raid sirens blared in several northern areas of the country. Sirens also sounded in and around the northern city of Haifa, a day after the army said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah had fired around 320 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel during Yom Kippur. The Israeli military's interception as Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike destroyed a mosque in the war-torn south. Here's a look at the latest updates from the West Asia crisis: > Lebanon's National News Agency (NAA) reported on Sunday that at around 3.45 am local time, an Israeli military aircraft carried out an airstrike targeting the old mosque in the centre of the village of Kfar Tibnit, completely destroying it. Also read | Is Kamala Harris friendly with Iranian operative and supporter of Hezbollah Elahi? New report reveals... > Hezbollah, meanwhile, said on Sunday that it clashed twice with Israeli troops who attempted to infiltrate near a Lebanese border village and claimed several other attacks on Israeli troops overnight in Lebanon and on the Israeli side of the border. > In a statement, the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group said that its fighters detonated explosive devices at Israeli soldiers and clashed with them as they attempted to infiltrate twice near the Lebanese village of Ramia. Fighting near the village, lasted for about an hour, Hezbollah added. > The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants 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. > Israel's expanded operation has displaced more than 1.2 million people, according to Lebanon's government, which says more than 2,100 people have been killed and 10,000 wounded in over a year of fighting. Also watch | Israel ramps up military push in Lebanon × > On Saturday, the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, said a third peacekeeper was wounded in an Israeli strike when he was hit by gunfire on Friday, adding that the man was stable after undergoing surgery to remove the bullet, the news agency Reuters reported. > The agency statement said its position in the southern Lebanese town of Ramyah had sustained significant damage due to explosions following nearby shelling but did not specify who was responsible for either attack. > Two UN peacekeepers were wounded by an Israeli strike near their watchtower at the UNIFIL's main base in Naqoura in southern Lebanon on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel intercepts about five projectiles from Lebanon- Top updates

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday (Oct 11) warned Israelis to stay away from Israeli army sites&nbsp;in residential areas in the north of the country.</p>

<p>In a statement, Hezbollah said that the "Israeli enemy&nbsp;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."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further warned Israelis "from being near these military gatherings in order to preserve their lives."</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel steps up offensive in Lebanon</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah's warning to Israelis came as the Israeli military stepped up its offensive in Lebanon. On Thursday, two Israeli air strikes&nbsp;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.</p>

<p>Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, was targeted by&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;on Thursday night but survived, the news agency Reuters&nbsp;reported citing security sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Pulse: US President Biden urges Israel to 'minimise harm' in Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>Israel&nbsp;did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes and had not previously attacked the area, Reuters reported.</p>

<h2><strong>'Where do we go?'</strong></h2>

<p>Residents of the central Beirut area&nbsp;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&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;was safe.</p>

<p>"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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

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<p>United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia. Addressing a press conference following the East Asia summit in Vientiane, Laos, Blinken said that Washington backed efforts by Lebanon to&nbsp;assert itself against Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Blinken again said that Israel, which has been carrying out deadly strikes on Lebanon, "has a right to defend itself" against Hezbollah, but voiced alarm over the humanitarian situation.</p>

<p>"We continue to engage intensely to prevent broader conflict in the region," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'US would work to support fragile Lebanese state'</strong></h2>

<p>"We all have a strong interest in trying to help create an environment in which people can go back to their homes, their safety and security, kids can go back to school,"&nbsp;Blinken further told reporters on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-senior-hezbollah-official-eludes-israeli-assassination-attempt-in-beirut-766472">West Asia crisis: Senior Hezbollah official eludes Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut</a></strong></p>

<p>"So Israel has a clear and very legitimate interest in doing that. The people of Lebanon want the same thing. We believe that the best way to get there is through a diplomatic understanding, one that we've been working on for some time, and one that we focus on right now," he added.</p>

<p>The US secretary of state pointed out that Washington would work to support the fragile Lebanese state to build itself up after Hezbollah's long-held sway.</p>

<p>He also said that the US&nbsp;was voicing concern directly to Israel on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel and Hamas have been fighting for more than a year.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strikes kill&nbsp;22 in Beirut</strong></h2>

<p>Blinken's remarks on Friday came after&nbsp;strikes launched by the Israeli military killed 22 people and injured more than 100&nbsp;in central Beirut on Thursday, as a&nbsp;senior Hezbollah official evaded an&nbsp;Israeli assassination attempt in the city.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Newspoint: Israeli military running low on combat equipment, says report</strong></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Israeli strikes hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut.</p>

<p>Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, was targeted by&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;on Thursday night but survived, the news agency Reuters reported citing security sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel&nbsp;did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes and had not previously attacked the area, Reuters reported.</p>

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United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia.

United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia. Addressing a press conference following the East Asia summit in Vientiane, Laos, Blinken said that Washington backed efforts by Lebanon to assert itself against Hezbollah. Blinken again said that Israel, which has been carrying out deadly strikes on Lebanon, "has a right to defend itself" against Hezbollah, but voiced alarm over the humanitarian situation. "We continue to engage intensely to prevent broader conflict in the region," he added. 'US would work to support fragile Lebanese state' "We all have a strong interest in trying to help create an environment in which people can go back to their homes, their safety and security, kids can go back to school," Blinken further told reporters on Friday. Also read | West Asia crisis: Senior Hezbollah official eludes Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut "So Israel has a clear and very legitimate interest in doing that. The people of Lebanon want the same thing. We believe that the best way to get there is through a diplomatic understanding, one that we've been working on for some time, and one that we focus on right now," he added. The US secretary of state pointed out that Washington would work to support the fragile Lebanese state to build itself up after Hezbollah's long-held sway. He also said that the US was voicing concern directly to Israel on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel and Hamas have been fighting for more than a year. Israeli strikes kill 22 in Beirut Blinken's remarks on Friday came after strikes launched by the Israeli military killed 22 people and injured more than 100 in central Beirut on Thursday, as a senior Hezbollah official evaded an Israeli assassination attempt in the city. Also watch | Newspoint: Israeli military running low on combat equipment, says report × The Israeli strikes hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut. 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. Israel did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes and had not previously attacked the area, Reuters reported. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: US wants solution in Lebanon, not broader conflict, says Blinken

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Oct 12) that it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base south of the coastal city of Haifa, as Israelis marked the Yom Kippur holiday.</p>

<p>In a statement, Hezbollah said that its fighters&nbsp;struck a base "south of the city of Haifa, targeting the explosives factory there with a salvo of... missiles." Earlier in the day, Hezbollah warned Israelis&nbsp;to stay away from Israeli army sites in residential areas in the north of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah said that the "Israeli enemy&nbsp;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."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>No sirens sound in Israel</strong></h2>

<p>Despite Hezbollah's claims that it launched missiles in Haifa, a report by The Times of Israel said that there were no sirens in Israel and there had been no news of any attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that there had been no IDF (Israel Defense Forces)&nbsp;Command alerts in Israel since shortly before 4 am local time.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-wants-solution-in-lebanon-not-broader-conflict-says-blinken-766579">West Asia crisis: US wants solution in Lebanon, not broader conflict, says Blinken</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-wants-solution-in-lebanon-not-broader-conflict-says-blinken-766579">&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>On Wednesday, residents in Haifa&nbsp;rushed for cover&nbsp;as air raid sirens sounded and blasts were heard overhead in the city.&nbsp;Ballistic missiles arrived just minutes after the alarms first went off, leading to people quickly heading for the nearest shelters, a report by the news agency Reuters said.</p>

<p>Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's UN ambassador's message to Hezbollah</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations (UN)&nbsp;Danny Danon gave&nbsp;a message&nbsp;to Hezbollah.</p>

<p>"If Hezbollah wants this situation to de-escalate, it is very simple. They have to do two things," he said. "First, they must immediately stop shelling our civilian communities. Second, Hezbollah must withdraw to the north of the Litani River in accordance with the UN&nbsp;Resolution 1701, which was adopted here in the Security Council in 2006," Danon said.</p>

<p>"Until that happens, Israel will continue our operations to degrade Hezbollah’s terror network. We found a lot of weapons in the bunkers next to our border, and we will do whatever it takes to secure our people and enable the 70,000 displaced Israelis to return home safely," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>US-made munition used in Israeli strike on central Beirut</strong></h2>

<p>A day after Danon's remarks,&nbsp;two Israeli air strikes&nbsp;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.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Israel marks Yom Kippur amid global criticism of its Lebanon offensive</strong></p>

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<p>This was the deadliest strike on Lebanon's capital city since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah started about a year ago.</p>

<p>A report by The Guardian on Saturday said that a US-made munition was used in the Israeli strike on central Beirut.</p>

<p>The report said that it found remnants of a US-manufactured joint direct attack munition (JDAM) in the rubble of the collapsed apartment building on Friday afternoon. Jdams are guidance kits built by the American&nbsp;aerospace company Boeing.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Oct 12) that it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base south of the coastal city of Haifa, as Israelis marked the Yom Kippur holiday.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Oct 12) that it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base south of the coastal city of Haifa, as Israelis marked the Yom Kippur holiday. In a statement, Hezbollah said that its fighters struck a base "south of the city of Haifa, targeting the explosives factory there with a salvo of... missiles." Earlier in the day, Hezbollah warned Israelis to stay away from Israeli army sites in residential areas in the north of the country. 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." No sirens sound in Israel Despite Hezbollah's claims that it launched missiles in Haifa, a report by The Times of Israel said that there were no sirens in Israel and there had been no news of any attack. The report said that there had been no IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Command alerts in Israel since shortly before 4 am local time. Also read | West Asia crisis: US wants solution in Lebanon, not broader conflict, says Blinken On Wednesday, residents in Haifa rushed for cover as air raid sirens sounded and blasts were heard overhead in the city. Ballistic missiles arrived just minutes after the alarms first went off, leading to people quickly heading for the nearest shelters, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Israel's UN ambassador's message to Hezbollah On Wednesday, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon gave a message to Hezbollah. "If Hezbollah wants this situation to de-escalate, it is very simple. They have to do two things," he said. "First, they must immediately stop shelling our civilian communities. Second, Hezbollah must withdraw to the north of the Litani River in accordance with the UN Resolution 1701, which was adopted here in the Security Council in 2006," Danon said. "Until that happens, Israel will continue our operations to degrade Hezbollah’s terror network. We found a lot of weapons in the bunkers next to our border, and we will do whatever it takes to secure our people and enable the 70,000 displaced Israelis to return home safely," he added. US-made munition used in Israeli strike on central Beirut A day after Danon's remarks, 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. Also watch | World DNA: Israel marks Yom Kippur amid global criticism of its Lebanon offensive × This was the deadliest strike on Lebanon's capital city since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah started about a year ago. A report by The Guardian on Saturday said that a US-made munition was used in the Israeli strike on central Beirut. The report said that it found remnants of a US-manufactured joint direct attack munition (JDAM) in the rubble of the collapsed apartment building on Friday afternoon. Jdams are guidance kits built by the American aerospace company Boeing. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah launches missiles on Israeli military bases near Haifa

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<p>A senior official of the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;eluded an&nbsp;Israeli assassination attempt on Thursday (Oct 10) in Beirut, the news agency Reuters reported early Friday citing security sources.</p>

<p>The commander was identified as&nbsp;Wafiq Safa. Reuters reported that Safa heads&nbsp;Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, which is responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies. He was targeted on Thursday night but survived.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-probe-alleges-israel-of-crime-against-humanity-of-extermination-after-28-killed-in-gaza-school-766409">UN probe accuses Israel of 'crime against humanity of extermination' after 28 killed in Gaza school</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, a Lebanese security source told the news agency that&nbsp;Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut targeted at least one senior official in Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Safa is among few surviving senior Hezbollah members</strong></h2>

<p>Following Israel's killing of&nbsp;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.</p>

<p>Reuters reported that the attempt to kill Safa&nbsp;marked a widening of&nbsp;Israel's targets among Hezbollah officials, which previously focused on the group’s military commanders and top leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Safa oversaw negotiations that led to a 2008 deal in which Hezbollah exchanged the bodies of&nbsp;Israeli soldiers captured in 2006 for Lebanese prisoners in&nbsp;Israel. The 2006 incident triggered a 34-day war with&nbsp;Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Pulse: US President Biden urges Israel to 'minimise harm' in Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>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&nbsp;would remove him from the probe.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel didn't issue warnings ahead of strikes</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli strikes on Thursday&nbsp;hit a densely packed residential neighbourhood of apartment buildings and small shops in the heart of Beirut.&nbsp;Israel&nbsp;had not previously struck the area. These strikes were the deadliest&nbsp;attack on central Beirut since the beginning of the hostilities.</p>

<p>Reuters further reported that the Israeli military&nbsp;did not issue evacuation warnings ahead of the strikes.</p>

<p>The number of casualties rose quickly, and as midnight approached the Lebanese Health Ministry reported 22 people killed and 117 wounded.&nbsp;Among the dead was a family of eight, including three children, who had evacuated from the south, a source told the news agency.</p>

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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

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden&nbsp;on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in <em>The Times of Israel.</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now in conversation with the President of the United States Joe Biden, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.Netanyahu was joined by&nbsp;diplomatic adviser Ophir Falk, Military Secretary Roman Gofman, Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman, and deputy head of National Security Council Gil Reich among others.&nbsp;<br />
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Netanyahu and Biden last spoke on August 21, according to a White House statement. Wednesday's phone call is important as it comes in the backdrop of Israel preparing to respond to Iran for firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles on its territory last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden has cautioned Israel against attempting to target Iran's nuclear sites, which would risk major retaliation and lead to a regional war, thereby destabilising the world.<br />
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The phone call between Netanyahu, Biden and Harris ended&nbsp;after 50 minutes, the PM’s office shared later.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Netanyahu has already warned that Lebanon, which houses the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant outfit, could face a "long war like we see in Gaza". As for Iran, the Israeli PM has kept cards close to the chest, but reports indicate that&nbsp;a major reply is in the offing.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Biden calls Netanyahu a liar&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A new book by veteran US journalist Bob Woodward revealed that not all has been courteous between the two leaders on phone calls in recent months.&nbsp;According to Woodward, Biden called Netanyahu&nbsp;a "f****ing liar' after&nbsp;Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops launched a ground operation in Rafah despite the American president's protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What’s your strategy, man?” Biden questioned Bibi during the April phone call.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-calls-netanyahu-that-son-of-a-bh-and-bad-guy-behind-closed-doors-765743"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong></a><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-calls-netanyahu-that-son-of-a-bh-and-bad-guy-behind-closed-doors-765743"><strong>Biden calls Netanyahu 'that son of a b***h' and 'bad guy' behind closed doors</strong></a></strong></p>

<p>The book added that during a private meeting with one of his associates, Biden called Netanyahu a 'bad guy' and 'that son of a b***h'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That son of a b***h, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad fucking guy!” read the book's excerpt published by&nbsp;<em>CNN.</em></p>

<p>In another phone call, Biden scolded Netanyahu and told the Israeli PM to "stop bullshi**ing" him&nbsp;as talks surrounding the hostage deal reached an impasse</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in The Times of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly-anticipated telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Oct 9) as Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the premier's office announced, as per a report in The Times of Israel. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now in conversation with the President of the United States Joe Biden, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.Netanyahu was joined by diplomatic adviser Ophir Falk, Military Secretary Roman Gofman, Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman, and deputy head of National Security Council Gil Reich among others. Netanyahu and Biden last spoke on August 21, according to a White House statement. Wednesday's phone call is important as it comes in the backdrop of Israel preparing to respond to Iran for firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles on its territory last week. Biden has cautioned Israel against attempting to target Iran's nuclear sites, which would risk major retaliation and lead to a regional war, thereby destabilising the world. The phone call between Netanyahu, Biden and Harris ended after 50 minutes, the PM’s office shared later. Meanwhile, Netanyahu has already warned that Lebanon, which houses the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant outfit, could face a "long war like we see in Gaza". As for Iran, the Israeli PM has kept cards close to the chest, but reports indicate that a major reply is in the offing. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Jerusalem Memorial × Biden calls Netanyahu a liar A new book by veteran US journalist Bob Woodward revealed that not all has been courteous between the two leaders on phone calls in recent months. According to Woodward, Biden called Netanyahu a "f****ing liar' after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops launched a ground operation in Rafah despite the American president's protest. “What’s your strategy, man?” Biden questioned Bibi during the April phone call. Also read | Biden calls Netanyahu 'that son of a b***h' and 'bad guy' behind closed doors The book added that during a private meeting with one of his associates, Biden called Netanyahu a 'bad guy' and 'that son of a b***h'. "That son of a b***h, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad fucking guy!” read the book's excerpt published by CNN. In another phone call, Biden scolded Netanyahu and told the Israeli PM to "stop bullshi**ing" him as talks surrounding the hostage deal reached an impasse (With inputs from agencies)

Biden, Netanyahu speak for first time since August as Israeli response against Iran looms

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.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israel Rushes More Troops to Fight Hezbollah

<p>The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area.</p>

<p>The army "will soon operate in the maritime area against Hezbollah's terrorist activities" south of the Al-Awali river, army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement published in Arabic on social media.</p>

<p>“For your safety, refrain from being at the sea or on the beach from now until further notice. Being on the beach, and boat movements in the area of ​​the Awali River line to the south, poses a threat to your life,” Adraee added.</p>

<h2><strong>Missile fired from Yemen</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, Israel's military said air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on&nbsp;the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.</p>

<p>"A surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen," where Iran-backed rebels have previously launched missiles towards Israel, the military said in a statement, with warning sirens audible in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks against Israel.</p>

<p>The Huthis fired at "two military targets of the Israeli enemy" in the Tel Aviv area with two missiles, its military spokesman Yahya Saree said, adding drones were also launched at several Israel targets.</p>

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The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area.

The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area. The army "will soon operate in the maritime area against Hezbollah's terrorist activities" south of the Al-Awali river, army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement published in Arabic on social media. “For your safety, refrain from being at the sea or on the beach from now until further notice. Being on the beach, and boat movements in the area of the Awali River line to the south, poses a threat to your life,” Adraee added. Missile fired from Yemen Earlier in the day, Israel's military said air defences intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. "A surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen," where Iran-backed rebels have previously launched missiles towards Israel, the military said in a statement, with warning sirens audible in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks against Israel. The Huthis fired at "two military targets of the Israeli enemy" in the Tel Aviv area with two missiles, its military spokesman Yahya Saree said, adding drones were also launched at several Israel targets. 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.

IDF prepares to strike Lebanon coast, warns citizens to stay away from sea

<p>Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday that an Israeli strike in south Lebanon overnight killed 10 firefighters.</p>

<p>"An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"The IAF (air force) is currently conducting extensive strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon," the army said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Hails Oct 7 Attack On Anniversary</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>HRW issues statement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Human Rights Watch said the strikes were "impeding civilians trying to flee and disrupting humanitarian operations", adding: "the situation places civilians at grave risk."</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-anniversary-of-gaza-war-hamas-fires-rockets-at-southern-israel-top-updates-765085"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;First anniversary of Gaza war: Hamas fires rocket barrage targeting Israel's Tel Aviv- Top updates</strong></a></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The Israeli military said it "struck an underground tunnel" crossing the border that "enables the transfer and storage of large quantities of weapons underground".</p>

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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

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

Hezbollah said it has lost contact with one of its senior leaders, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine since Friday after an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh neighbourhood. Safieddine was seen as a possible successor to late leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, assassinated by Israel in a similar strike last Friday.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah 'Loses Contact' With Nasrallah's Potential Heir Safieddine

Amid Israel’s ongoing all-out war against Hezbollah, IDF struck a two-mile-long Hezbollah Tunnel used to smuggle Iranian Weapons from Syria to Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah War: IDF Releases Video of Hezbollah Tunnel in South Lebanon

Fireballs and plumes of smoke billow as Israeli air strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs. Official Lebanese media said five Israeli strikes hit south Beirut and its outskirts Saturday, four of them "very violent" after the Israeli army called residents to evacuate the Hezbollah bastion.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Intense Israeli Night Strikes Rock Southern Beirut Suburbs

Thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, exploded on September 17 and 18, killing over 30 and injuring thousands. New details have emerged revealing that this was part of a long-coordinated operation by Israel spanning years. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations

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<p>Israeli strikes hit south Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them "very violent," the news agency AFP reported citing state media. The report said that Israeli military aircraft&nbsp;carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Chweifat&nbsp;area, with ambulances rushing to the site.</p>

<p>Explosions were heard&nbsp;in south Beirut and its outskirts for more than two hours after the state media's announcement of Israeli strikes, AFP reported.&nbsp;In one south Beirut location, a ball of flame rose into the air while flares shot up amid thick smoke for about an hour.</p>

<h2><strong>Dozens of people flee as explosions echo in background</strong></h2>

<p>As per reports, dozens of people in the Sabra area, close to Beirut's southern suburbs, were seen carrying bags and fleeing on foot or motorbikes as explosions echoed in the background.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State media reported that&nbsp;air traffic at Lebanon's only airport in Beirut, close to the targeted areas, was "ongoing despite the Israeli enemy's aggression on the southern suburbs. Several Middle East Airlines planes have just landed."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israel-places-its-forces-on-alert-ahead-of-first-anniversary-of-conflict-764854">Gaza war: Israel places its forces on alert ahead of first anniversary of conflict</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it was striking terror targets belonging to Hezbollah in Beirut.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel announces new call for residents to evacuate from southern Beirut suburbs</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday night, the Israeli military&nbsp;announced a new call for residents to evacuate from Beirut's southern suburbs, as it continued to target Hezbollah positions in the Lebanese capital.</p>

<p>"For your safety and that of your family members, you must immediately evacuate the designated buildings and those adjacent to them and move away from them at least 500 meters," said spokesperson Avichay Adraee on social media, alongside satellite images highlighting areas in the Burj el-Barajneh, Haret Hreik and Chweifat al-Amrussiya neighbourhoods.</p>

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<p>Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war.</p>

<p>Before the recent upsurge, exchanges of fire between Israel and&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;had been mostly limited to the Israel-Lebanon border area.</p>

<p>Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Saturday that Israel had killed 440&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;fighters in its ground operations in southern Lebanon and destroyed 2,000&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;targets.</p>

<p>However, the Israeli assault has killed hundreds of&nbsp;ordinary Lebanese and forced 1.2 million people to flee.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli strikes hit south Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them "very violent," the news agency AFP reported citing state media. The report said that Israeli military aircraft carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Chweifat area, with ambulances rushing to the site.

Israeli strikes hit south Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them "very violent," the news agency AFP reported citing state media. The report said that Israeli military aircraft carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Chweifat area, with ambulances rushing to the site. Explosions were heard in south Beirut and its outskirts for more than two hours after the state media's announcement of Israeli strikes, AFP reported. In one south Beirut location, a ball of flame rose into the air while flares shot up amid thick smoke for about an hour. Dozens of people flee as explosions echo in background As per reports, dozens of people in the Sabra area, close to Beirut's southern suburbs, were seen carrying bags and fleeing on foot or motorbikes as explosions echoed in the background. State media reported that air traffic at Lebanon's only airport in Beirut, close to the targeted areas, was "ongoing despite the Israeli enemy's aggression on the southern suburbs. Several Middle East Airlines planes have just landed." Also read | Gaza war: Israel places its forces on alert ahead of first anniversary of conflict Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it was striking terror targets belonging to Hezbollah in Beirut. Israel announces new call for residents to evacuate from southern Beirut suburbs On Saturday night, the Israeli military announced a new call for residents to evacuate from Beirut's southern suburbs, as it continued to target Hezbollah positions in the Lebanese capital. "For your safety and that of your family members, you must immediately evacuate the designated buildings and those adjacent to them and move away from them at least 500 meters," said spokesperson Avichay Adraee on social media, alongside satellite images highlighting areas in the Burj el-Barajneh, Haret Hreik and Chweifat al-Amrussiya neighbourhoods. Also watch | World DNA: Intense Israeli night strikes rock southern Beirut suburbs × Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Before the recent upsurge, exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah had been mostly limited to the Israel-Lebanon border area. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Saturday that Israel had killed 440 Hezbollah fighters in its ground operations in southern Lebanon and destroyed 2,000 Hezbollah targets. However, the Israeli assault has killed hundreds of ordinary Lebanese and forced 1.2 million people to flee. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israeli strikes, some of them 'very violent,' hit south Beirut, say reports

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<p>A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday (Oct 5)&nbsp;after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. According to a report by the news agency AFP, loud blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital.</p>

<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, meanwhile, said that it was engaged in&nbsp;ongoing clashes with Israeli troops in the Lebanon border area after earlier saying it forced Israeli soldiers to retreat there.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli troops forced to retreat</strong></h2>

<p>"Israeli enemy soldiers renewed an attempt to advance towards the vicinity of the municipality in the village of Adaysseh", and Hezbollah fighters confronted the attempt "and clashes are continuing", the group said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-hezbollahs-slain-leader-hassan-nasrallah-temporarily-buried-says-report-764442">Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah temporarily buried in secret location, says report</a></strong></p>

<p>It said earlier that its fighters had forced Israeli troops to "retreat" in the same area.</p>

<p>Hezbollah also said that it&nbsp;targeted troops in south Lebanon's Yarun area with a "rocket salvo", and at&nbsp;two points across the border with rockets.</p>

<p>Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war.</p>

<h2><strong>Civilian death toll in Lebanon 'totally unacceptable'</strong></h2>

<p>More than 2,000 people have been killed in Lebanon so far in Israel's attacks across the country. On Friday, the United Nations (UN) said that the civilian death toll from the Israeli campaign was totally unacceptable.</p>

<p>"I can tell you that the Secretary-General is very concerned about the increasing toll on civilians that we're seeing across the immediate region.&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;residential areas, as you know, were once again subjected to intense overnight Israeli airstrikes, apparently injuring rescue workers. Also, strikes continued unabated in other parts of Lebanon. The toll on civilians from this campaign is totally unacceptable," UN spokesperson&nbsp;Stephane Dujarric&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>“All parties must do whatever they can at all times to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ensure that civilians are never put in harm's way,” Dujarric added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday (Oct 5) after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. According to a report by the news agency AFP, loud blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital.

A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday (Oct 5) after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. According to a report by the news agency AFP, loud blasts were heard in the Lebanese capital. Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, meanwhile, said that it was engaged in ongoing clashes with Israeli troops in the Lebanon border area after earlier saying it forced Israeli soldiers to retreat there. Israeli troops forced to retreat "Israeli enemy soldiers renewed an attempt to advance towards the vicinity of the municipality in the village of Adaysseh", and Hezbollah fighters confronted the attempt "and clashes are continuing", the group said in a statement. Also read | Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah temporarily buried in secret location, says report It said earlier that its fighters had forced Israeli troops to "retreat" in the same area. Hezbollah also said that it targeted troops in south Lebanon's Yarun area with a "rocket salvo", and at two points across the border with rockets. Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Civilian death toll in Lebanon 'totally unacceptable' More than 2,000 people have been killed in Lebanon so far in Israel's attacks across the country. On Friday, the United Nations (UN) said that the civilian death toll from the Israeli campaign was totally unacceptable. "I can tell you that the Secretary-General is very concerned about the increasing toll on civilians that we're seeing across the immediate region. Beirut residential areas, as you know, were once again subjected to intense overnight Israeli airstrikes, apparently injuring rescue workers. Also, strikes continued unabated in other parts of Lebanon. The toll on civilians from this campaign is totally unacceptable," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. “All parties must do whatever they can at all times to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ensure that civilians are never put in harm's way,” Dujarric added. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Series of explosions heard over southern Beirut

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<p>The Israeli military continues to intensify its offensive against Iran-back Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Saturday (Oct 5), the military said that it struck Hezbollah militants&nbsp;inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight.</p>

<p>In a statement, the military said, "Overnight, with the direction of IDF (army) intelligence, the IAF (air force) struck Hezbollah terrorists who were operating within a command centre that was located inside a mosque adjacent to the Salah Ghandour Hospital in southern Lebanon."</p>

<p>This attack on the mosque came as an Israeli strike&nbsp;hit Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for the first time.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-should-strike-irans-nuclear-facilities-says-trump-764656">West Asia crisis: Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities, says Trump</a></strong></p>

<p>Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war.</p>

<p><strong>Here's a look at the latest updates from the West Asia crisis:</strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>The strike on the mosque in southern Lebanon was the first such strike since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Hamas said on Saturday that an&nbsp;Israeli strike killed one of its commanders in a refugee camp in Tripoli. "Commander&nbsp;Saeed Attallah Ali, his wife and two daughters were killed in "Zionist bombardment of his house in the Beddawi camp," Hamas said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Israel has repeatedly targeted Hamas officials in Lebanon since the Gaza war erupted almost a year ago. Hamas has announced the deaths of at least 18 of its militants in Lebanon since then.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> Earlier this week, the Palestinian militant group said that an air strike on Monday killed its leader in Lebanon Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine in his home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World Business Watch: West Asia tensions add to economic concerns</strong></p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last week has escalated the crisis in West Asia.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Israel has been weighing options in its response to&nbsp;Iran's ballistic missile attack on Tuesday, which&nbsp;Tehran had carried out in response to Israel's military action in Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>On Friday, Iran threatened to respond to any direct attacks by Israel by striking the country’s energy and gas infrastructure.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>“If the occupiers make such a mistake, we will target all their energy sources, installations and all refineries and gas fields,” said Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), said.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Fadavi's comments came soon after&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a rare sermon on Friday, describing Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday as a “legitimate” act.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Nations worldwide including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), China, Australia, and Belgium&nbsp;have prepared contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon&nbsp;following the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.&nbsp;Thousands of Lebanese people have already fled to Syria to escape the Israeli raid.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military continues to intensify its offensive against Iran-back Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Saturday (Oct 5), the military said that it struck Hezbollah militants inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight.

The Israeli military continues to intensify its offensive against Iran-back Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Saturday (Oct 5), the military said that it struck Hezbollah militants inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight. In a statement, the military said, "Overnight, with the direction of IDF (army) intelligence, the IAF (air force) struck Hezbollah terrorists who were operating within a command centre that was located inside a mosque adjacent to the Salah Ghandour Hospital in southern Lebanon." This attack on the mosque came as an Israeli strike hit Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for the first time. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities, says Trump Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Here's a look at the latest updates from the West Asia crisis: > A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. > The strike on the mosque in southern Lebanon was the first such strike since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began. > Hamas said on Saturday that an Israeli strike killed one of its commanders in a refugee camp in Tripoli. "Commander Saeed Attallah Ali, his wife and two daughters were killed in "Zionist bombardment of his house in the Beddawi camp," Hamas said in a statement. > Israel has repeatedly targeted Hamas officials in Lebanon since the Gaza war erupted almost a year ago. Hamas has announced the deaths of at least 18 of its militants in Lebanon since then. > Earlier this week, the Palestinian militant group said that an air strike on Monday killed its leader in Lebanon Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine in his home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon. Also watch | World Business Watch: West Asia tensions add to economic concerns × > Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last week has escalated the crisis in West Asia. > Israel has been weighing options in its response to Iran's ballistic missile attack on Tuesday, which Tehran had carried out in response to Israel's military action in Lebanon. > On Friday, Iran threatened to respond to any direct attacks by Israel by striking the country’s energy and gas infrastructure. > “If the occupiers make such a mistake, we will target all their energy sources, installations and all refineries and gas fields,” said Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), said. > Fadavi's comments came soon after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a rare sermon on Friday, describing Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday as a “legitimate” act. > Nations worldwide including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), China, Australia, and Belgium have prepared contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon following the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Thousands of Lebanese people have already fled to Syria to escape the Israeli raid. (With inputs from agencies)

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Axios revealed new details regarding the Israeli strike that targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, confirming that the main target of the attack was the prominent leader of Hezbollah, Hashem Safieddine, who is considered the potential successor to the late Hassan Nasrallah.

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