Police in Sri Lanka have arrested three people on suspicion of plotting an attack against Israeli tourists. Public security minister said on Thursday that the arrests were made in the eastern coast surfing Resort. Watch to know more details.

Sri Lanka: Attack Planned For Surfing Resort At Arugam Bay: Reports

Antony Blinken meets Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. This is Blinken's 11th visit to the Middle East since the Gaza war began more than a year ago. During his visit, Blinken pressed Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of North Gaza’s siege. The conversation comes amid reports that the IDF is implementing a controversial plan in the North. Watch to know more!

Blinken Presses Netanyahu To Reject Idea Of North Gaza’s Siege Publicly | WION Originals

Israel launched at least 17 air strikes in Southern Beirut on Wednesday night. Lebanese State media said that the strikes mark one of the most brutal nights in the capital's Southern suburb since the war erupted. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Lebanon War: At Least 17 Air Strikes Hit Beirut On Wednesday: Lebanese Media

<p>Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.”</p>

<p>The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant&nbsp;group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-claims-six-al-jazeera-journalists-are-operatives-in-hamas-terror-group-770170"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) continued&nbsp;to attack the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza &amp; West Bank</strong></p>

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<p>The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>IDF&nbsp;Chief of Staff Lt&nbsp;Gen&nbsp;Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.</p>

<p>“In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (Oct 24), accused Israel of trying to "empty" the Gaza Strip of Palestinians, majorly in the northern part. “It has been a full year since the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinian people experienced after the Nakba of 1948, which is the Israeli war in which crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in the Gaza Strip,” Abbas said in a speech to the BRICS groups members. He added, "This is part of a plan to empty the territory of its people, especially now in northern Gaza, where the occupation forces are resorting to starving the population there.” The Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 last year after the Palestinian militant group attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, according to Israeli officials. Also read: IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups Strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza At least 17 people died after an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to attack the Palestinian territory. Palestinian medical officials said the Israeli attack in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed mostly women and children, including an 11-month-old baby, and wounded 42 others. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank × The Israeli military claimed that it targeted Hamas fighters inside the school. Israel can potentially reach decisive end to Hezbollah conflict IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Israel can potentially reach a decisive end to the conflict with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. “In the north, there is a possibility of reaching a sharp end. We finished Hezbollah’s senior chain of command in a very thorough way,” Halevi said during an assessment in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of its people, claims Palestinian President Abbas

Now, we look at the surging global defense spending. While defense firms' stocks have been on a tear, the real cost of war weighs beyond the money. Take a look at this next report for more.

War's Economic Impact: Winners and Losers

Today, Russian state-owned media reported that Hamas plans to release two hostages, who are Russian citizens, As part of the first hostage deal. Does this mean that Russian diplomacy has achieved something that the Americans, Despite their efforts and publicity, Have not?

Hamas Says Russian Citizens to Be Released First in a Hostage Deal

Israel has intensified its siege on Northern Gaza once again. The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for Palestinians in the war torn strip. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank

Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant has said that his country's planned air strikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel's military power and this statement comes after visit to the Hatzerim Air base on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Crisis: Strike On Iran Will Show The World Israel’s Might, Says Defence Chief Gallant

Israel launched at least 17 air strikes in Southern Beirut on Wednesday night. Lebanese State media said the strikes mark one of the most brutal nights in the capital's Southern suburbs since the war erupted. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Strikes Damage Residential Buildings In Lebanon's Tyre

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

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel unleashes wave of strikes in south Beirut, Russia claims capture of 2 villages in eastern donetsk.

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<p>Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack.</p>

<p>The agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka and stemmed from "current information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches".</p>

<p>The security council did not specify the exact nature of the threat but called on Israelis in the rest of Sri Lanka to be cautious and refrain from holding large gatherings in public areas.</p>

<p>"The Israeli security establishment...is in close contact with the security authorities in Sri Lanka and is following the developments," it said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-has-not-seen-evidence-of-hezbollah-cash-bunker-under-beirut-hospital-pentagon-chief-770032"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital: Pentagon chief</strong></a></p>

<p>The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area".</p>

<p>"US citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice," it added but did not give details.</p>

<p>Germany's Foreign Ministry also urged travellers to avoid the area or to leave it as soon as possible, citing "indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>Police security has been beefed up in the area, and officials are on high alert, police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said in a video statement released in Colombo.</p>

<p>"This area is a popular spot for surfing, and this has attracted a large number of Israeli tourists. We are working to ensure they remain safe," Thalduwa said.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka, famous for its pristine beaches, tea plantations, and historic temples, is seeing a resurgence in tourists as the island nation recovers from a severe financial crisis.</p>

<p>In the first eight months of this year, 1.5 million tourists arrived in Sri Lanka, including a total of 20,515 from Israel, government data showed.</p>

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Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack.

Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack. The agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka and stemmed from "current information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches". The security council did not specify the exact nature of the threat but called on Israelis in the rest of Sri Lanka to be cautious and refrain from holding large gatherings in public areas. "The Israeli security establishment...is in close contact with the security authorities in Sri Lanka and is following the developments," it said. Also read: US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital: Pentagon chief The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area". "US citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice," it added but did not give details. Germany's Foreign Ministry also urged travellers to avoid the area or to leave it as soon as possible, citing "indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations". Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza × Police security has been beefed up in the area, and officials are on high alert, police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said in a video statement released in Colombo. "This area is a popular spot for surfing, and this has attracted a large number of Israeli tourists. We are working to ensure they remain safe," Thalduwa said. Sri Lanka, famous for its pristine beaches, tea plantations, and historic temples, is seeing a resurgence in tourists as the island nation recovers from a severe financial crisis. In the first eight months of this year, 1.5 million tourists arrived in Sri Lanka, including a total of 20,515 from Israel, government data showed. 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.

Israelis and Americans asked to urgently leave Sri Lankan tourist areas over terrorism threat

<p>The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip&nbsp;that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IDF identified the six journalists as Anas al-Sharif, Alaa Salameh, Hossam Shabat, Ashraf al-Sarraj, Ismail Abu Omar, and Talal al-Arrouqi.</p>

<p>Al-Sharif was the head of a rocket launching squad and a member of a Nukhba Force company in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. Meanwhile, Salameh was the deputy head of the Shaboura Battalion’s propaganda unit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shabat was a sniper in Hamas’s Beit Hanoun Battalion; al-Sarraj was a member of Islamic Jihad’s Bureij Battalion; Abu Omar served as a training company commander in the East Khan Younis Battalion; and al-Arrouqi was a team commander in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion.</p>

<p>The IDF released the documents, saying that they&nbsp;showed personnel spreadsheets&nbsp;and lists of training courses, telephone books, and salary documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>The document further "unequivocally proves” that the journalists functioned as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s respective military wings.</p>

<p>“These documents are proof of the involvement of Hamas terrorists in the Qatari media network, Al-Jazeera,” the IDF says in a statement.</p>

<p>They added that the named journalists are "spearheading" the spread of Hamas propaganda on Al Jazeera, especially in the northern Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in January, Israel had said that an Al Jazeera staff journalist and a freelancer killed in an airstrike in Gaza&nbsp;were actually terror operatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Next month, they accused another Al Jazeera journalist, who was wounded in a separate strike, of actually being a deputy company commander with Hamas.</p>

<p>However, Al Jazeera has fiercely denied Israel's allegations and accused it of systematically targeting Al Jazeera employees in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

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The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel.

The Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that they have uncovered documents in the Gaza Strip that reveal six Al Jazeera journalists being operatives of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups, reported The Times of Israel. The IDF identified the six journalists as Anas al-Sharif, Alaa Salameh, Hossam Shabat, Ashraf al-Sarraj, Ismail Abu Omar, and Talal al-Arrouqi. Al-Sharif was the head of a rocket launching squad and a member of a Nukhba Force company in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. Meanwhile, Salameh was the deputy head of the Shaboura Battalion’s propaganda unit. EXPOSED: 6 Al Jazeera journalists have been exposed as Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists. The IDF has disclosed intelligence information and numerous documents found in Gaza confirming military affiliation of six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza with Hamas and the Islamic Jihad… pic.twitter.com/quVmr2zE8B — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 23, 2024 × Also read: Beirut building housing Al Jazeera office, Norwegian embassy evacuated after alleged Israeli threats: Report Shabat was a sniper in Hamas’s Beit Hanoun Battalion; al-Sarraj was a member of Islamic Jihad’s Bureij Battalion; Abu Omar served as a training company commander in the East Khan Younis Battalion; and al-Arrouqi was a team commander in Hamas’s Nuseirat Battalion. The IDF released the documents, saying that they showed personnel spreadsheets and lists of training courses, telephone books, and salary documents. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Military Continues With Its Assault In Northern Gaza × The document further "unequivocally proves” that the journalists functioned as members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s respective military wings. “These documents are proof of the involvement of Hamas terrorists in the Qatari media network, Al-Jazeera,” the IDF says in a statement. They added that the named journalists are "spearheading" the spread of Hamas propaganda on Al Jazeera, especially in the northern Gaza Strip. Earlier in January, Israel had said that an Al Jazeera staff journalist and a freelancer killed in an airstrike in Gaza were actually terror operatives. Next month, they accused another Al Jazeera journalist, who was wounded in a separate strike, of actually being a deputy company commander with Hamas. However, Al Jazeera has fiercely denied Israel's allegations and accused it of systematically targeting Al Jazeera employees in the Gaza Strip. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

IDF claims six Al Jazeera journalists are operatives of Hamas, PIJ terror groups

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">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 IDF&nbsp;said that Nasrallah's successor has probably been eliminated.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:99,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed last month in an Israeli attack targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:699,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:699,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}" data-ved="2ahUKEwigwI7jtKOJAxWyR2wGHfFrKboQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-killed-hashem-safieddine-idf-says-not-sure-even-as-netanyahu-claims-he-was-taken-out-765768" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-killed-hashem-safieddine-idf-says-not-sure-even-as-netanyahu-claims-he-was-taken-out-765768&amp;ved=2ahUKEwigwI7jtKOJAxWyR2wGHfFrKboQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Did Israel kill Hashem Safieddine? IDF unsure even as Netanyahu claims he was 'taken out'</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:202,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2039}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:202,&quot;w&quot;:417,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2039}">"Anyone who threatens the security…"</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2084}">In a statement, Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said: "We have reached Nasrallah, his replacement and most of Hezbollah's senior leadership. We will reach anyone who threatens the security of the civilians of the State of Israel".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2151}">The confirmation of the Hezbollah leader's death comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while on a visit to the Middle East, pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalise on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure the freedom of Oct 7 attack hostages, and bring an end to the war in Gaza.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:410,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}">Who was Sayyed Hashem Safieddine?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:429,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2266}">Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was a relative of Nasrallah. He was appointed to Hezbollah's Jihad Council, which is responsible for the group's military operations, and to the executive council — overseeing the militant group's financial and administrative affairs.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:689,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:608,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-israeli-commander-dies-in-gaza-blast-three-others-wounded-in-hamas-offensive-769293">Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2365}">He had&nbsp;been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:578,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2415}">In 2017, the US&nbsp;State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:610,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2447}">During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel,&nbsp;Safieddine had assumed a prominent role in the militant group Hezbollah. During this period he was seen&nbsp;addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:677,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2514}">In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 — and the triggering of a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel — Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:744,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2581}">Addressing&nbsp;a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's&nbsp;"guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything&nbsp;we have is with you."&nbsp;</p>

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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.

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 IDF said that Nasrallah's successor has probably been eliminated. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed last month in an Israeli attack targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group. Also read | Did Israel kill Hashem Safieddine? IDF unsure even as Netanyahu claims he was 'taken out' "Anyone who threatens the security…" In a statement, Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said: "We have reached Nasrallah, his replacement and most of Hezbollah's senior leadership. We will reach anyone who threatens the security of the civilians of the State of Israel". The confirmation of the Hezbollah leader's death comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while on a visit to the Middle East, pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalise on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure the freedom of Oct 7 attack hostages, and bring an end to the war in Gaza. Who was Sayyed Hashem Safieddine? Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was a relative of Nasrallah. He was appointed to Hezbollah's Jihad Council, which is responsible for the group's military operations, and to the executive council — overseeing the militant group's financial and administrative affairs. Also read | Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive He had been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27. In 2017, the US State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist. During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel, Safieddine had assumed a prominent role in the militant group Hezbollah. During this period he was seen addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons. In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 — and the triggering of a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel — Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement. Addressing a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's "guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything we have is with you." (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel confirms death of Nasrallah's heir apparent Sayyed Hashem Safieddine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel on Tuesday to advocate for a cease-fire in Gaza, after his administration's request for an end to the war in Lebanon "as soon as possible."

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<p>Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23).</p>

<p>Hezbollah confirmed that Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike.</p>

<p>Safieddine had been running Hezbollah alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination and was expected to be formally elected as its next secretary-general, although no official announcement had yet been made.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-sinwar-order-hamas-to-kill-all-hostages-in-case-of-his-death-israels-top-hostage-negotiator-said-this-769930"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this...</strong></a></p>

<p>A relative of Nasrallah, Safieddine had sat on the group's Jihad Council - the body responsible for its military operations. He was also head of its executive council, overseeing Hezbollah's financial and administrative affairs.</p>

<p>Safieddine assumed a prominent role in speaking for Hezbollah during the year of hostilities with Israel that ultimately led to his death, addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long been unable to attend for security reasons.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Death of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's Heir Apparent Confirmed: IDF</strong></p>

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<p>His killing further erodes the group's top leadership as Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon's south, eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut - all Hezbollah strongholds - and the group's fighters seek to push back Israeli ground incursions.</p>

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Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23).

Hashem Safieddine, the top Hezbollah official widely expected to succeed slain Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli attack, the group said Wednesday (Oct 23). Hezbollah confirmed that Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Safieddine had been running Hezbollah alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination and was expected to be formally elected as its next secretary-general, although no official announcement had yet been made. Also read: Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this... A relative of Nasrallah, Safieddine had sat on the group's Jihad Council - the body responsible for its military operations. He was also head of its executive council, overseeing Hezbollah's financial and administrative affairs. Safieddine assumed a prominent role in speaking for Hezbollah during the year of hostilities with Israel that ultimately led to his death, addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long been unable to attend for security reasons. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Death of Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's Heir Apparent Confirmed: IDF × His killing further erodes the group's top leadership as Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon's south, eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut - all Hezbollah strongholds - and the group's fighters seek to push back Israeli ground incursions. 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.

Potential successor of Hezbollah, Safieddine killed in Israeli attacks, group confirms

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!

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