A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).

Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave.

The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people

The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory.

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The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations.

The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon.

Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

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Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies.

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A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).

A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6). Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations × The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations. The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon. Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Also read | Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ceases contact with Qatari mediators, fearing for his life: Report Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies. 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 military launches fresh ground offensive in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on eve of Oct 7 attacks

A 25-year-old woman was killed while 10 others were wounded after shots were heard at the&nbsp;Beersheba central bus station in southern Israel on Sunday (Oct 6), according to a report in Jerusalem Post. The police classified the incident as a terror strike, adding that the attacker had been eliminated.&nbsp;

The police are&nbsp;currently investigating whether the attack involved both stabbing and gunfire by the terrorist.

"A short time ago a report was received at the police headquarters about a suspected shooting incident at the central station in Beersheva," said a police spokesman in a statement.

"A number of injured on the scene.&nbsp;The terrorist was neutralised at the scene and many police forces of the southern district are at the scene," the statement added.

The Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service said its paramedics were providing medical treatment at the scene where several had been wounded with&nbsp;various degrees of injuries.

MDA added it was transferring one person in moderate-to-serious condition, four people in moderate condition, and three individuals who had been lightly wounded, to the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.

The victim who succumbed to the injuries has been identified as a 25-year-old woman with further details awaited about her.&nbsp;

The terrorist behind the terror attack has been identified as&nbsp;Ahmad al-Uqbi, 29, from a Bedouin hamlet near the town of Lakiya, according to Israeli defense authorities.

Al-Uqbi holds Israeli citizenship and has a criminal record, reported Times of Israel, citing authorities.

According to unconfirmed media reports, he was related to Muhanad Alukabi, who carried out a shooting attack at the same Beersheba bus station in October 2015 when one soldier was killed in the&nbsp;attack.

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<h2>Eve of Oct 7 attacks&nbsp;</h2>

The terror attack comes on the eve of the October 7 attack where Hamas militants entered the Israeli territory and killed 695 Israeli civilians, including 36 children, as well as 373 security forces and 71 foreigners, taking the total to 1,139.

It took more than three days of heavy fighting for the Israeli authorities to regain control which left the country deeply traumatised by violence unseen since the country's formation in 1948.

US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have tried unsuccessfully for months to reach a Gaza truce and secure the release of 97 hostages who are still held in the Hamas-ruled territory.

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Ahead of the Monday anniversary,&nbsp;military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised briefing:&nbsp;"We are prepared with increased forces in anticipation for this day" when there could be "attacks on the home front."

Meanwhile, Israeli President Issac Herzog said that his country's October 7 "wounds still cannot fully heal".

(With inputs from agencies)

A 25-year-old woman was killed while 10 others were wounded after shots were heard at the Beersheba central bus station in southern Israel on Sunday (Oct 6), according to a report in Jerusalem Post.

A 25-year-old woman was killed while 10 others were wounded after shots were heard at the Beersheba central bus station in southern Israel on Sunday (Oct 6), according to a report in Jerusalem Post. The police classified the incident as a terror strike, adding that the attacker had been eliminated. The police are currently investigating whether the attack involved both stabbing and gunfire by the terrorist. "A short time ago a report was received at the police headquarters about a suspected shooting incident at the central station in Beersheva," said a police spokesman in a statement. "A number of injured on the scene. The terrorist was neutralised at the scene and many police forces of the southern district are at the scene," the statement added. The Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service said its paramedics were providing medical treatment at the scene where several had been wounded with various degrees of injuries. MDA added it was transferring one person in moderate-to-serious condition, four people in moderate condition, and three individuals who had been lightly wounded, to the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. The victim who succumbed to the injuries has been identified as a 25-year-old woman with further details awaited about her. The terrorist behind the terror attack has been identified as Ahmad al-Uqbi, 29, from a Bedouin hamlet near the town of Lakiya, according to Israeli defense authorities. Al-Uqbi holds Israeli citizenship and has a criminal record, reported Times of Israel, citing authorities. According to unconfirmed media reports, he was related to Muhanad Alukabi, who carried out a shooting attack at the same Beersheba bus station in October 2015 when one soldier was killed in the attack. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations Eve of Oct 7 attacks The terror attack comes on the eve of the October 7 attack where Hamas militants entered the Israeli territory and killed 695 Israeli civilians, including 36 children, as well as 373 security forces and 71 foreigners, taking the total to 1,139. It took more than three days of heavy fighting for the Israeli authorities to regain control which left the country deeply traumatised by violence unseen since the country's formation in 1948. US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have tried unsuccessfully for months to reach a Gaza truce and secure the release of 97 hostages who are still held in the Hamas-ruled territory. Also read | Israeli military launches fresh ground offensive in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on eve of Oct 7 attacks Ahead of the Monday anniversary, military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised briefing: "We are prepared with increased forces in anticipation for this day" when there could be "attacks on the home front." Meanwhile, Israeli President Issac Herzog said that his country's October 7 "wounds still cannot fully heal". (With inputs from agencies)

Israel: Woman killed, 10 wounded in terror attack at Beersheba central bus station; attacker shot dead

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Thousands of protesters poured into the streets on Saturday in major cities around the world to demand an end to the ongoing bloodshed and violence in Gaza.

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Israel President Isaac Herzog on Saturday (Oct 5) said that the wounds from the October 7 Hamas attack 'cannot fully heal', stressing that the hostages are still executed and dying in captivity.&nbsp;

Herzog made a statement, ahead of marking one year of Hamas'&nbsp;October 7 attack.&nbsp;

"Our wounds still cannot fully heal because they are ongoing. Because hostages are still being tortured, executed, and dying in captivity," he said.&nbsp;

<h2>Iran 'ongoing threat to Israel'</h2>

Israeli president further said that Iran remains an "ongoing threat" to Israel, adding that Tehran&nbsp;and its proxies are blinded by hatred.&nbsp;

"In many senses, we are still living the aftermath of October 7... It is in the ongoing threat to the Jewish State by Iran and its terror proxies, who are blinded by hatred and bent on the destruction of our one and only Jewish nation-state," Herzog said.&nbsp;

Earlier on Saturday, Iran-backed Hezbollah said it fired rockets at a defence company in northern Israel.&nbsp;

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Hezbollah said in a statement that it launched "a rocket salvo" towards a "military industries company" east of Acre.

<h2>Israel's army chief vows to continue striking Hezbollah</h2>

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt&nbsp;Gen&nbsp;Herzi Halevi said that Israel must continue to strike the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon without "relief".&nbsp;

“We must continue exerting pressure on Hezbollah and creating additional and lasting damage to the enemy. Without relief and without allowing a respite for the organization,” he said.&nbsp;

<h2>France halts arms deliveries to Israel&nbsp;</h2>

French President Emmanuel Macron urged on Saturday to halt arms deliveries to Israel, saying that the priority is to return to a 'political situation'.&nbsp;

"I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told broadcaster France Inter.

"France is not delivering any," the French PM&nbsp;added during the interview recorded early this week.

<h2>Israel preparing to use 'great force' against Hamas&nbsp;</h2>

Israel issued a warning to thousands of displaced Palestinians sheltering in central Gaza and said that its military is preparing to use "great force" against Hamas in the area.&nbsp;

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The call for evacuation signals another possible humanitarian crisis with a new wave of mass displacement as Israel's war approaches its one-year mark.&nbsp;

<h2>Thousands join anti-Israel march in UK&nbsp;</h2>

Ahead of marking a year of the Hamas'&nbsp;October 7 attack on Israel, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march through central London.&nbsp;The protesters called&nbsp;on&nbsp;Israel to halt its military operations&nbsp;in Gaza against Hamas and in Lebanon against Hezbollah.&nbsp;

The protesters began marching from Russell Square to Downing Street, demanding an end to the conflict.&nbsp;

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Israel President Isaac Herzog on Saturday (Oct 5) said that the wounds from the October 7 Hamas attack 'cannot fully heal', stressing that the hostages are still executed and dying in captivity.

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Saturday (Oct 5) said that the wounds from the October 7 Hamas attack 'cannot fully heal', stressing that the hostages are still executed and dying in captivity. Herzog made a statement, ahead of marking one year of Hamas' October 7 attack. "Our wounds still cannot fully heal because they are ongoing. Because hostages are still being tortured, executed, and dying in captivity," he said. Iran 'ongoing threat to Israel' Israeli president further said that Iran remains an "ongoing threat" to Israel, adding that Tehran and its proxies are blinded by hatred. "In many senses, we are still living the aftermath of October 7... It is in the ongoing threat to the Jewish State by Iran and its terror proxies, who are blinded by hatred and bent on the destruction of our one and only Jewish nation-state," Herzog said. Earlier on Saturday, Iran-backed Hezbollah said it fired rockets at a defence company in northern Israel. Also read: Israel likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says former PM Ehud Barak Hezbollah said in a statement that it launched "a rocket salvo" towards a "military industries company" east of Acre. Israel's army chief vows to continue striking Hezbollah Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Israel must continue to strike the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon without "relief". “We must continue exerting pressure on Hezbollah and creating additional and lasting damage to the enemy. Without relief and without allowing a respite for the organization,” he said. France halts arms deliveries to Israel French President Emmanuel Macron urged on Saturday to halt arms deliveries to Israel, saying that the priority is to return to a 'political situation'. "I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told broadcaster France Inter. "France is not delivering any," the French PM added during the interview recorded early this week. Israel preparing to use 'great force' against Hamas Israel issued a warning to thousands of displaced Palestinians sheltering in central Gaza and said that its military is preparing to use "great force" against Hamas in the area. Watch | Iran-Israel War: Israel PM Netanyahu Says, 'Iran Has Made A Big Mistake & Will Pay For It' × The call for evacuation signals another possible humanitarian crisis with a new wave of mass displacement as Israel's war approaches its one-year mark. Thousands join anti-Israel march in UK Ahead of marking a year of the Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march through central London. The protesters called on Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza against Hamas and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The protesters began marching from Russell Square to Downing Street, demanding an end to the conflict. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel's president labels Iran an 'ongoing threat'; IDF chief vows to hit Hezbollah 'without relief'

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday (Oct 5).

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Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine, a high-level&nbsp;source from the Lebanon-based group&nbsp;told news agency AFP.&nbsp;

"Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, the source told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.&nbsp;

"We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added.&nbsp;

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack&nbsp;suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday.&nbsp;

One of the sources said Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah,&nbsp;has been "unreachable" since the Israeli&nbsp;strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut.&nbsp;

On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not reveal who was at the underground bunker.

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Israel carried out a large strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late&nbsp;Thursday.&nbsp;

On Friday, Israeli Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said that the military is still assessing the Thursday night strikes, which he said targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;

The Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's HQ killed its chief Hassan Nasrallah last week.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israeli strike reportedly targeted Safieddine</h2>

Earlier on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

He is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. However, no official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told news agency AFP.

Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, a high-level source from the Lebanon-based group told news agency AFP. "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early Friday, the source told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with him," the source added. Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon have kept rescue workers from searching the site of another attack suspected to have killed Hezbollah's potential next leader Hashem Safieddine, reported Reuters citing three Lebanese security sources, on Saturday. One of the sources said Safieddine, who was reportedly supposed to take over the Lebanon-based militant group after the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, has been "unreachable" since the Israeli strike on Friday (Oct 4), which targeted an underground bunker in Beirut. On Friday morning, the Israeli military said that the airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not reveal who was at the underground bunker. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes × Israel carried out a large strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Thursday. On Friday, Israeli Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said that the military is still assessing the Thursday night strikes, which he said targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. The Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's HQ killed its chief Hassan Nasrallah last week. Also read: Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor Israeli strike reportedly targeted Safieddine Earlier on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that Israel reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. He is said to be the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. However, no official statement has been released to confirm Ravid's report. 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)

Contact 'lost' with Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashem Safieddine: Reports

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region.

Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also launched a volley of rockets into Israel, pushing the situation closer to a potential wider conflict.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Narsh said, "We call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war...we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war."

The Ambassador also confirmed that India plans to send a medical humanitarian situation to his country very soon. He termed the situation "very bad" in Lebanon and that his government&nbsp;is ready to implement UNSC resolution 1701.&nbsp;

Resolution 1701, passed in 2006, aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah by calling for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and the militant group's disarmament south of the Litani River. Ambassador Narsh pointed out, "Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah."&nbsp;Full interview:

WION: What is the current situation in Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The situation is very bad in Lebanon. Of course, we are at an all-out war, Israel is waging an all-out war on Lebanon. So far we have more than 2000 innocent souls perished, and more than 10,000 injured, 1.2 million displaced, which is a heavy burden on Lebanon, given we gave two&nbsp;million Syrian refugees also. So the situation is bad, and this reflects the aggressive nature of Israel, which has been waging this war for a twisted and sinister agenda.

WION: What do you expect from the international community at a time when your country is facing the situation?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The international community is our only aim, and our only side to talk to and to ask them to stop this madness from (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu, the international community has also to be responsible, and play an important role in de-escalating the situation in the region. They have, of course, many good offices and negotiations going on, but they have been faced with the war mindset of Israel.

WION: How do you see India's role? Have you briefed the Indian side about the current situation your country is facing?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I have, of course, I am in constant contact with the Indian side. The friendly government of India has always supported Lebanon and given that they have good relations with Israel and very good relations with Lebanon. So yes, they can play, and they are playing a very good role in de-escalating the situation. We know for sure that they have contacted but then again, like any other international player or good offices, the Peace Peace lover state, India, is also faced with the insistence of Netanyahu to go on this war. So we call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war.

WION: So you just said that India is playing a role in de-escalation you can elaborate on that bit. And also have you sent a message to New Delhi that India can send a message to the government in Israel, to Prime Minister Netanyahu, to, of course, de-escalate? Have you sent any messages?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We can't tell the Indians what to do. Of course, we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war. But yes, I know for sure that they are doing their best to see peace prevail in the region.&nbsp;

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WION: Around 3000 Indians in Lebanon, if you can talk about, is any evacuation plan being readied? Has the Indian government approached you? And also, there are Indian UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. What is the current condition for them?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The current situation of the Indians in Lebanon, there are, like you said, about three to 4000 Indians, they are as safe as any other Lebanese in the country. I mean, of course, the homes, the companies they work for, &nbsp;they are trying to protect them in the same way that they protect themselves. So hopefully they will be safe. There's no campaign to evacuate them from Lebanon. The Indian government has not approached us for that specific reason, hopefully will not reach that point, but we want to see the war stop.

WION: And Indians in the UN?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Indians in the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), this is the good part, and the beautiful face of India. India has always been investing in peace. So I think the biggest contingent in &nbsp;UNIFIL, the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, is Indian. You have about 900 to 1000 peacekeeping personnel, and they are doing a great job. They are very much admired and appreciated in Lebanon. And again, on my behalf, on behalf of my government, I extend my appreciation and thanks to the Government of India.&nbsp;

WION: We know there was a plan for a ceasefire, the French and the American proposal for a ceasefire. What was the status? Is the proposal now dead? And had the Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah agreed to it?

Dr Rabie Narsh: This proposal was botched by Netanyahu himself, and yes, there was a peace almost, I mean, ceasefire agreement. Our government has announced its acceptance of the proposal by the French and the Americans and it was almost about to happen, but it turned out that it was a plot by the Israeli government and by Netanyahu, it was part of the plan to assassinate &nbsp;Nasrallah. Now there's, of course, there's always talk to end this crazy war, but there's no light at the end of the tunnels.&nbsp;

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WION: Any direct conversation happening between the Lebanese government and the Israeli government about the current situation, and how to handle it.

Dr Rabie Narsh: There's no direct contact with the Israeli government, but there's indirect, of course, indirect contact through our friends, as you said, the US, the French, the other European, and of course, there are some talks that are always there. It's always there.

WION: Do you think that this current situation, the war that is happening in your country, can become a larger, broader conflict in the region, which can escalate beyond the borders and can involve other countries?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Of course, there is serious concern that the war would escalate, and we almost at an all out war, but the escalation is always there, and yes, there is a big chance, unfortunately, that this war might even escalate further due to the like I said, the war mindset of Netanyahu And the current Israeli government.&nbsp;

WION: What role Hezbollah has in this war...in your country?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Hezbollah is a Lebanese party. They are Lebanese. All the members of Hezbollah are Lebanese. When it comes to domestic politics Hezbollah plays by the rule of the Lebanese political system. So there is no issue with that. And at the same time, Hezbollah is a resistant group, because our land is occupied. And if you remember, Hezbollah was only created in 1982 when Israel invaded Lebanon. So had there not been an invasion of Lebanon, we might not have seen Hezbollah created. So any occupation calls for resistance. Resistance in Lebanon to the Israeli occupation started long before Hezbollah. So Hezbollah was not the only resistance group, but maybe because during the, I mean, the years, and because of the demographic composition of Lebanon and geographical area, that's why maybe Hezbollah has lasted more and now Hezbollah is the main resistance group, but again, not alone. It's not a secret that Hezbollah gets the support, full support, from Iran, but as a resistance group, the Lebanese Resistance group and as a political party within the government and the parliament, they are represented there. They play by the rules, and they are a Lebanese political party.&nbsp;

WION: What's the plan for implementing the UNSC Resolution 1701, one of the key points is that all non-state actors need to shun weapons, and violence. What's your assessment on that? Will it be implemented by Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: 1701 was issued in 2006, it stopped the war also, again, another war from Israel into Lebanon. So we are ready. Currently, since they established the issuance of this 1701 resolution, we have been called, we have been calling for the full, full implementation of 1701, and we are ready. Currently, we are ready. We announced this many times to the international community that we are ready to apply and to fully implement 1701 with all its items, the issue is that you need the other party to abide by 1701 so Israel is the party who is violating 1701 by violating our airspace, our land, our sea, they are violating 1701 since its issuance.&nbsp;

WION: Does it include defanging the Hezbollah?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah.

WION: We also saw the pager attack. What are your investigations saying? Who is responsible for the pager attack?

Dr Rabie Narsh: &nbsp;First, this is a massacre. This is a war against humanity. It's a war crime. And it's not, by the way, an advent by the Israelis. It was considered before, and I read reports that even the Americans considered using this same plot in Afghanistan, but they refrained, because they were afraid that many innocent lives would also be affected. And this is what happened in Lebanon actually because pagers are not only with Hezbollah, the doctors use them, nurses, social workers, and many of these categories have either lost their lives or have been infected with major injuries. So the investigation is still going on, and I mean, there's maybe not just a single report about the investigation over the result of the investigation, but it's clear enough that Israel is behind this.

WION: Do you have any proof? And if you have any proof, will you present it to the international community?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Some things are very clear. They're too clear to have to need the proof. But no, I don't have proof. But maybe this is the only war crime that they did not claim, but obviously, and everyone knows that Israel is behind.

WION: Do you have proof? If you have proof, can you put it in front of the international community?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We have enough proof about this or other war crimes. And there have been, of course, put in front of the international community and asked them to take responsibility, to hold Israel responsible for all war crimes. There are lots of complaints from the Lebanon side to the United Nations to the General Assembly. So yeah, there are lots of them, and Israel has lots of war crimes for us to sue and to follow.

WION: What next for Hezbollah?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I am not an expert on Hezbollah, I don't know how their system works, but as a resistance group all over the world, they never die if you eliminate their head, if the head of any group was eliminated, then another one would replace because the process of liberating occupied land will continue, so whether with Hezbollah or any other resistance, will not allow Israel to occupy our land, and we will fight till we liberate our land.

WION: You must need humanitarian support. Are you getting any humanitarian support from the international community? And what kind of humanitarian support would you require? Have you reached out to India? Is India sending any humanitarian support to your country?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We are getting lots of humanitarian support from all our friends. We have lots of friends in the world, and India is one of our best friends. Also, India has always rushed, I remember, during the covid pandemic, India has rushed to help Lebanon and to send humanitarian aid, medicines, and others. Currently, yes, India also has voluntarily proposed to send medicine, that is currently a big consignment of medicine we are arranging for to be sent to Lebanon. So India has already been, like I said, investing in peace and in humanitarian aid, and that's very much appreciated by my government.

WION: Do you see a divided neighbourhood? Do you feel that the Arab world is silent when it comes to the situation in Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I believe that they are doing their best, their utmost. They are trying what they can do, but, what happened is that they know that even the US themselves, who are, who have the greatest sway on Israel, they said, many American officials said that we can, we have no control over Netanyahu. So if the Americans themselves cannot control Netanyahu, when, when he goes with this all crazy war, then I believe that the other countries in the region would say, I mean, there's nothing much in their hand to do.

WION: What about the Palestinian cause?&nbsp;

Dr Rabie Narsh: The main cause, if we look at the main cause of all this situation that we are currently facing, is because of occupation. Occupation is the root cause of all evils in our region. And the only solution is to apply the two-state resolution.

WION: Here in India, since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, we have seen, particularly the Shia community, holding marches, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it's in Lucknow, or whether it's here in Delhi, Indian national capital. We in fact saw an event where the Iranian and the lead Palestinian ambassador were also present. So how do you see these marches?

Dr Rabie Narsh: It is not only about Hassan Nasrallah, I've seen even since October 23 when the war on Gaza happened, many Indians from all walks of life in India, from all geographical areas in India, have gone to the street and they have demonstrated. They have shown their support for Palestine.

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region.

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region. Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also launched a volley of rockets into Israel, pushing the situation closer to a potential wider conflict. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Narsh said, "We call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war...we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war." The Ambassador also confirmed that India plans to send a medical humanitarian situation to his country very soon. He termed the situation "very bad" in Lebanon and that his government is ready to implement UNSC resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, passed in 2006, aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah by calling for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and the militant group's disarmament south of the Litani River. Ambassador Narsh pointed out, "Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah." Full interview: WION: What is the current situation in Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: The situation is very bad in Lebanon. Of course, we are at an all-out war, Israel is waging an all-out war on Lebanon. So far we have more than 2000 innocent souls perished, and more than 10,000 injured, 1.2 million displaced, which is a heavy burden on Lebanon, given we gave two million Syrian refugees also. So the situation is bad, and this reflects the aggressive nature of Israel, which has been waging this war for a twisted and sinister agenda. WION: What do you expect from the international community at a time when your country is facing the situation? Dr Rabie Narsh: The international community is our only aim, and our only side to talk to and to ask them to stop this madness from (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu, the international community has also to be responsible, and play an important role in de-escalating the situation in the region. They have, of course, many good offices and negotiations going on, but they have been faced with the war mindset of Israel. WION: How do you see India's role? Have you briefed the Indian side about the current situation your country is facing? Dr Rabie Narsh: I have, of course, I am in constant contact with the Indian side. The friendly government of India has always supported Lebanon and given that they have good relations with Israel and very good relations with Lebanon. So yes, they can play, and they are playing a very good role in de-escalating the situation. We know for sure that they have contacted but then again, like any other international player or good offices, the Peace Peace lover state, India, is also faced with the insistence of Netanyahu to go on this war. So we call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war. WION: So you just said that India is playing a role in de-escalation you can elaborate on that bit. And also have you sent a message to New Delhi that India can send a message to the government in Israel, to Prime Minister Netanyahu, to, of course, de-escalate? Have you sent any messages? Dr Rabie Narsh: We can't tell the Indians what to do. Of course, we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war. But yes, I know for sure that they are doing their best to see peace prevail in the region. Also read: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Safieddine 'unreachable' since Friday's Israeli strike: Report WION: Around 3000 Indians in Lebanon, if you can talk about, is any evacuation plan being readied? Has the Indian government approached you? And also, there are Indian UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. What is the current condition for them? Dr Rabie Narsh: The current situation of the Indians in Lebanon, there are, like you said, about three to 4000 Indians, they are as safe as any other Lebanese in the country. I mean, of course, the homes, the companies they work for, they are trying to protect them in the same way that they protect themselves. So hopefully they will be safe. There's no campaign to evacuate them from Lebanon. The Indian government has not approached us for that specific reason, hopefully will not reach that point, but we want to see the war stop. WION: And Indians in the UN? Dr Rabie Narsh: Indians in the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), this is the good part, and the beautiful face of India. India has always been investing in peace. So I think the biggest contingent in UNIFIL, the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, is Indian. You have about 900 to 1000 peacekeeping personnel, and they are doing a great job. They are very much admired and appreciated in Lebanon. And again, on my behalf, on behalf of my government, I extend my appreciation and thanks to the Government of India. WION: We know there was a plan for a ceasefire, the French and the American proposal for a ceasefire. What was the status? Is the proposal now dead? And had the Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah agreed to it? Dr Rabie Narsh: This proposal was botched by Netanyahu himself, and yes, there was a peace almost, I mean, ceasefire agreement. Our government has announced its acceptance of the proposal by the French and the Americans and it was almost about to happen, but it turned out that it was a plot by the Israeli government and by Netanyahu, it was part of the plan to assassinate Nasrallah. Now there's, of course, there's always talk to end this crazy war, but there's no light at the end of the tunnels. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes × WION: Any direct conversation happening between the Lebanese government and the Israeli government about the current situation, and how to handle it. Dr Rabie Narsh: There's no direct contact with the Israeli government, but there's indirect, of course, indirect contact through our friends, as you said, the US, the French, the other European, and of course, there are some talks that are always there. It's always there. WION: Do you think that this current situation, the war that is happening in your country, can become a larger, broader conflict in the region, which can escalate beyond the borders and can involve other countries? Dr Rabie Narsh: Of course, there is serious concern that the war would escalate, and we almost at an all out war, but the escalation is always there, and yes, there is a big chance, unfortunately, that this war might even escalate further due to the like I said, the war mindset of Netanyahu And the current Israeli government. WION: What role Hezbollah has in this war...in your country? Dr Rabie Narsh: Hezbollah is a Lebanese party. They are Lebanese. All the members of Hezbollah are Lebanese. When it comes to domestic politics Hezbollah plays by the rule of the Lebanese political system. So there is no issue with that. And at the same time, Hezbollah is a resistant group, because our land is occupied. And if you remember, Hezbollah was only created in 1982 when Israel invaded Lebanon. So had there not been an invasion of Lebanon, we might not have seen Hezbollah created. So any occupation calls for resistance. Resistance in Lebanon to the Israeli occupation started long before Hezbollah. So Hezbollah was not the only resistance group, but maybe because during the, I mean, the years, and because of the demographic composition of Lebanon and geographical area, that's why maybe Hezbollah has lasted more and now Hezbollah is the main resistance group, but again, not alone. It's not a secret that Hezbollah gets the support, full support, from Iran, but as a resistance group, the Lebanese Resistance group and as a political party within the government and the parliament, they are represented there. They play by the rules, and they are a Lebanese political party. WION: What's the plan for implementing the UNSC Resolution 1701, one of the key points is that all non-state actors need to shun weapons, and violence. What's your assessment on that? Will it be implemented by Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: 1701 was issued in 2006, it stopped the war also, again, another war from Israel into Lebanon. So we are ready. Currently, since they established the issuance of this 1701 resolution, we have been called, we have been calling for the full, full implementation of 1701, and we are ready. Currently, we are ready. We announced this many times to the international community that we are ready to apply and to fully implement 1701 with all its items, the issue is that you need the other party to abide by 1701 so Israel is the party who is violating 1701 by violating our airspace, our land, our sea, they are violating 1701 since its issuance. WION: Does it include defanging the Hezbollah? Dr Rabie Narsh: Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah. WION: We also saw the pager attack. What are your investigations saying? Who is responsible for the pager attack? Dr Rabie Narsh: First, this is a massacre. This is a war against humanity. It's a war crime. And it's not, by the way, an advent by the Israelis. It was considered before, and I read reports that even the Americans considered using this same plot in Afghanistan, but they refrained, because they were afraid that many innocent lives would also be affected. And this is what happened in Lebanon actually because pagers are not only with Hezbollah, the doctors use them, nurses, social workers, and many of these categories have either lost their lives or have been infected with major injuries. So the investigation is still going on, and I mean, there's maybe not just a single report about the investigation over the result of the investigation, but it's clear enough that Israel is behind this. WION: Do you have any proof? And if you have any proof, will you present it to the international community? Dr Rabie Narsh: Some things are very clear. They're too clear to have to need the proof. But no, I don't have proof. But maybe this is the only war crime that they did not claim, but obviously, and everyone knows that Israel is behind. WION: Do you have proof? If you have proof, can you put it in front of the international community? Dr Rabie Narsh: We have enough proof about this or other war crimes. And there have been, of course, put in front of the international community and asked them to take responsibility, to hold Israel responsible for all war crimes. There are lots of complaints from the Lebanon side to the United Nations to the General Assembly. So yeah, there are lots of them, and Israel has lots of war crimes for us to sue and to follow. WION: What next for Hezbollah? Dr Rabie Narsh: I am not an expert on Hezbollah, I don't know how their system works, but as a resistance group all over the world, they never die if you eliminate their head, if the head of any group was eliminated, then another one would replace because the process of liberating occupied land will continue, so whether with Hezbollah or any other resistance, will not allow Israel to occupy our land, and we will fight till we liberate our land. WION: You must need humanitarian support. Are you getting any humanitarian support from the international community? And what kind of humanitarian support would you require? Have you reached out to India? Is India sending any humanitarian support to your country? Dr Rabie Narsh: We are getting lots of humanitarian support from all our friends. We have lots of friends in the world, and India is one of our best friends. Also, India has always rushed, I remember, during the covid pandemic, India has rushed to help Lebanon and to send humanitarian aid, medicines, and others. Currently, yes, India also has voluntarily proposed to send medicine, that is currently a big consignment of medicine we are arranging for to be sent to Lebanon. So India has already been, like I said, investing in peace and in humanitarian aid, and that's very much appreciated by my government. WION: Do you see a divided neighbourhood? Do you feel that the Arab world is silent when it comes to the situation in Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: I believe that they are doing their best, their utmost. They are trying what they can do, but, what happened is that they know that even the US themselves, who are, who have the greatest sway on Israel, they said, many American officials said that we can, we have no control over Netanyahu. So if the Americans themselves cannot control Netanyahu, when, when he goes with this all crazy war, then I believe that the other countries in the region would say, I mean, there's nothing much in their hand to do. WION: What about the Palestinian cause? Dr Rabie Narsh: The main cause, if we look at the main cause of all this situation that we are currently facing, is because of occupation. Occupation is the root cause of all evils in our region. And the only solution is to apply the two-state resolution. WION: Here in India, since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, we have seen, particularly the Shia community, holding marches, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it's in Lucknow, or whether it's here in Delhi, Indian national capital. We in fact saw an event where the Iranian and the lead Palestinian ambassador were also present. So how do you see these marches? Dr Rabie Narsh: It is not only about Hassan Nasrallah, I've seen even since October 23 when the war on Gaza happened, many Indians from all walks of life in India, from all geographical areas in India, have gone to the street and they have demonstrated. They have shown their support for Palestine.

Lebanon calls on India to help de-escalate West Asia tensions: Ambassador Narsh

At least 29 Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli air strike on a camp for displaced people outside a school in southern Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Bombardment Kills 29 People in Gaza

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Hezbollah's Next Leader Killed In Strike?

United States President Joe Biden said he&nbsp;is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.&nbsp;The US president made the statement in response to a&nbsp;question during a press&nbsp;conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4).

"Whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know - but I’m not counting on that," Biden said.&nbsp;

The US president bluntly added, "No administration has helped Israel more than I have. None, none, none," he said. "And I think [Netanyahu] should remember that."

The Biden administration for months now has ignored the narrative that Israel could intentionally hold up the peace deal for Gaza and instead blamed the several breakdowns in talks with Hamas on the Palestinian militant group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-us-not-expecting-ceasefire-before-joe-biden-leaves-white-houses-760240">Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House</a>

Meanwhile, some Democrats (Biden's party)&nbsp;have raised concerns that Netanyahu is ignoring the calls to negotiate a hostage release and ceasefire deal to harm the party's chances of winning the presidential election in&nbsp;November.

Earlier this week, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN: “I don’t think you have to be a hopeless cynic to read some of Israel’s actions, some of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions, as connected to the American election.”

According to the polls, the intensifying West Asia crisis and the failure to secure a diplomatic agreement are affecting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic presidential candidate.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Iran- Israel War: US President Biden Says, 'Will Not Support Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites' |US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House

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Biden has been pushing for a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Hamas for months now and on several occasions said that they are close to making a deal.&nbsp;

A deal before the election would be a major boost for the president and the Democratic Party, however, it appears to be increasingly unlikely.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejected the White House's suggestion that the deal was close. "Hamas is not there with a deal. There’s not a deal in the making, unfortunately,” the Israeli prime minister said earlier this month just hours after a US official said it was 90 per cent complete.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden said he is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.

United States President Joe Biden said he is unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November. The US president made the statement in response to a question during a press conference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4). "Whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know - but I’m not counting on that," Biden said. The US president bluntly added, "No administration has helped Israel more than I have. None, none, none," he said. "And I think [Netanyahu] should remember that." The Biden administration for months now has ignored the narrative that Israel could intentionally hold up the peace deal for Gaza and instead blamed the several breakdowns in talks with Hamas on the Palestinian militant group. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House Meanwhile, some Democrats (Biden's party) have raised concerns that Netanyahu is ignoring the calls to negotiate a hostage release and ceasefire deal to harm the party's chances of winning the presidential election in November. Earlier this week, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN: “I don’t think you have to be a hopeless cynic to read some of Israel’s actions, some of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions, as connected to the American election.” According to the polls, the intensifying West Asia crisis and the failure to secure a diplomatic agreement are affecting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic presidential candidate. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Iran- Israel War: US President Biden Says, 'Will Not Support Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites' |US not expecting ceasefire before Joe Biden leaves White House × Biden has been pushing for a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Hamas for months now and on several occasions said that they are close to making a deal. A deal before the election would be a major boost for the president and the Democratic Party, however, it appears to be increasingly unlikely. Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejected the White House's suggestion that the deal was close. "Hamas is not there with a deal. There’s not a deal in the making, unfortunately,” the Israeli prime minister said earlier this month just hours after a US official said it was 90 per cent complete. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden unsure if Israel's Netanyahu is delaying Gaza peace deal to influence US elections

Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported&nbsp;the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5)

The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

<h2>IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts</h2>

The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's&nbsp;border in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos.&nbsp;

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According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far.&nbsp;

The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed.&nbsp;

The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home.

Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Commander Saeed Attallah Killed in Israeli Strike

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Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound.&nbsp;

It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences". IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's border in southern Lebanon. The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon. The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israeli military struck Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon mosque | Top updates According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far. The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed. The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home. Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Commander Saeed Attallah Killed in Israeli Strike × Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound. It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli military plans 'serious and significant' response to Iran's missile attack on Israel

The Palestinian militant group on Saturday reported that an Israeli airstrike killed one of its commanders, Saeed Atallah Ali, along with his wife and two daughters in Lebanon.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Commander Saeed Attallah Killed in Israeli Strike

Israeli forces have claimed to have killed 250 Hezbollah fighters amid escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The statement comes as clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah have intensified, with both sides exchanging heavy fire. While Israel asserts these significant losses, Hezbollah has yet to confirm the figures. The situation has raised concerns of a broader conflict in the region.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: IDF Claims 250 Hezbollah Fighters Killed

The bloody conflict in West Asia escalated further as Iran rained down missiles on Israel. Jewish nation has vowed to strike back with all its might. Tehran said its missiles hit their targets, but Israel says most were intercepted. Israel has a multi-layered air defence system to intercept short and longe range missiles. Israel's Iron Dome is one of the most effective air defence systems in the world. Watch to know more!

Israel-Iran War: Did Tehran's Missile Attack Expose Limitations Of Iron Dome? | WION Originals

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.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 Palestinians on Friday, medics said, and sirens blared in southern Israel in response to renewed rocket fire from militants in the Palestinian enclave.

The new rocket salvoes indicated that Hamas-led militant factions in Gaza are still able to fire projectiles into Israel despite a year-long Israeli aerial and ground offensive that has turned wide areas of the enclave into wasteland.

On Friday, the Israeli military said sirens sounded in southern Israel for the first time in around two months.

"Almost a year after October&nbsp;7, Hamas is still threatening our civilians with their terrorism and we will continue operating against them," it added, referring to the anniversary of Hamas' cross-border attack that touched off the Gaza war.

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In Gaza City in north Gaza, Palestinian health officials said one Israeli aerial strike on a house killed at least seven people. Four people including two women and a baby were killed in the bombing of a home in the southern city of Khan Younis.

The rest were killed in airstrikes on several areas across the densely populated coastal enclave. Residents said Israeli forces operating in Gaza City's Zeitoun suburb and Rafah, near the southern border with Egypt, blew up clusters of homes.

Israel's military says Hamas combatants use crowded, built-up residential neighbourhoods as cover. Hamas denies this.

Israel media, reporting on the rocket fire, said one rocket was intercepted by air defence and another crashed in an open area. There were no reports of casualties or notable damage.

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Palestinians in Gaza will mark the first anniversary of the war next week with little hope of an end to the fighting in the foreseeable future, even as Israel pursues a new ground incursion into Lebanon against Hamas' major Iranian-backed ally Hezbollah.

Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel almost a year ago in support of Hamas after the Palestinian Islamist movement staged the deadliest assault in Israel's history on October&nbsp;7, 2023.

The attack, in which Israel says 1,200 people were killed and over 250 taken hostage, ignited the war that has devastated Gaza, displacing most of its 2.3 million population and killing over 41,800 people, according to Gaza health authorities.

International diplomacy led by the United States has so far failed to clinch a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hamas wants an agreement that ends the war while Israel says fighting can only end when Hamas is eradicated.

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Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 Palestinians on Friday, medics said, and sirens blared in southern Israel in response to renewed rocket fire from militants in the Palestinian enclave.

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 Palestinians on Friday, medics said, and sirens blared in southern Israel in response to renewed rocket fire from militants in the Palestinian enclave. The new rocket salvoes indicated that Hamas-led militant factions in Gaza are still able to fire projectiles into Israel despite a year-long Israeli aerial and ground offensive that has turned wide areas of the enclave into wasteland. On Friday, the Israeli military said sirens sounded in southern Israel for the first time in around two months. "Almost a year after October 7, Hamas is still threatening our civilians with their terrorism and we will continue operating against them," it added, referring to the anniversary of Hamas' cross-border attack that touched off the Gaza war. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: How October 7, 2023 became Israel's deadliest day In Gaza City in north Gaza, Palestinian health officials said one Israeli aerial strike on a house killed at least seven people. Four people including two women and a baby were killed in the bombing of a home in the southern city of Khan Younis. The rest were killed in airstrikes on several areas across the densely populated coastal enclave. Residents said Israeli forces operating in Gaza City's Zeitoun suburb and Rafah, near the southern border with Egypt, blew up clusters of homes. Israel's military says Hamas combatants use crowded, built-up residential neighbourhoods as cover. Hamas denies this. Israel media, reporting on the rocket fire, said one rocket was intercepted by air defence and another crashed in an open area. There were no reports of casualties or notable damage. Watch | West Asia Conflict: Longer Tarde Routes And Higher Shipping Costs For India? × Palestinians in Gaza will mark the first anniversary of the war next week with little hope of an end to the fighting in the foreseeable future, even as Israel pursues a new ground incursion into Lebanon against Hamas' major Iranian-backed ally Hezbollah. Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel almost a year ago in support of Hamas after the Palestinian Islamist movement staged the deadliest assault in Israel's history on October 7, 2023. The attack, in which Israel says 1,200 people were killed and over 250 taken hostage, ignited the war that has devastated Gaza, displacing most of its 2.3 million population and killing over 41,800 people, according to Gaza health authorities. International diplomacy led by the United States has so far failed to clinch a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hamas wants an agreement that ends the war while Israel says fighting can only end when Hamas is eradicated. 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 strikes kill 29 people in Gaza, militants renew rocket fire in southern Israel

Iran-Israel War: Iran's Khamenei Urges Allies To Step Up Struggle Against Israel

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. In other news, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) &nbsp;Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16. This will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. &nbsp;

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Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. In other news, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16. This will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. Click on the headlines to read more Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. India's EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan to attend SCO Summit in October India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be travelling to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday (Oct 4). This will mark the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. Israel likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says former PM Ehud Barak Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4). Elon Musk says 'will be there to support' as Trump returns to site of July assassination attempt for rally SpaceX founder Elon Musk has never shied away from showing his support for former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and this time the X owner is set to attend one of his rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Oct 5). Musk seemingly confirmed that he will be present at the rally, replying to Trump’s post promoting the event. “I will be there to support!” Musk said in a post. Barack Obama to hold 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris Former United States President Barack Obama has planned to begin a 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris next week in Pennsylvania, reported the American media citing an adviser to Harris' campaign, on Friday (Oct 4). EU court rules Afghan women can claim asylum based on nationality alone; no proof of persecution needed The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the highest court in the European Union, ruled on Friday (Oct 4) that any EU country can grant asylum to Afghan women based solely on their nationality and gender. India: Local recruitment of terror groups in Kashmir hits zero; majority of active militants now foreign The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive change with regard to local youth joining terror outfits. The Indian Army says that no local youth have joined the terror outfits in 2024 and the local recruitment has come down to zero. The Indian Army also says that the total number of active terrorists in the UT is at 80 and the majority of them are foreign terrorists. Pakistan locks down capital, suspends internet services to stop rally by Imran Khan's party supporters Pakistani authorities placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to Islamabad, to prevent supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding a rally seeking his release, on Friday (Oct 4). WATCH: Harmanpreet left furious after umpires ask Amelia Kerr to return despite runout in Women's T20 WC Indian women's team’s T20 World Cup contest opener was nothing short of dramatic incidents as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were in the news on Friday (Oct 4). In India’s first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, Harmanpreet was left furious after on-field umpires called back Amelia Kerr despite she was run out, causing an early controversy in the tournament. The decision was not met with open arms by the Indian contingent as skipper Harmanpreet was also joined by coach Amol Muzumdar in a mini-protest. CTRL Movie Review: Ananya Panday is excellent in a film on deepfake and dangers of digital world CTRL Movie Review: Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL is an eye-opening watch. How? Read on to find it. It's a digital age, and we are all loving it. Forget hours, everything is available in minutes and sometimes seconds, making our lives easier and more leisurely. We have become dependent on this technology-driven life, which is what you would expect in the 24th year of the 21st century.

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