Amid the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli forces have launched a series of strikes on Beirut leaving multiple casualties. Watch in for more details!

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The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media.&nbsp;

Reuven Azar, ambassador of Israel to India, said the map was taken down and called it the website editor's mistake.&nbsp;

It was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X, stating, "India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu &amp; Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X.

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Azar responded to the post, saying, "Website editor's mistake. Thank you for noticing. Was taken down."

Later, Chavda thanked the Israeli government for the prompt response and for removing the map from their website.&nbsp;

New Delhi&nbsp;has always maintained that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.&nbsp;

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As the West Asia crisis worsens, India has expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives in the October 7 Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New Delhi&nbsp;has also emphasised the need for peace and humanitarian aid for Palestinians. India is also making a case for Israel's right to respond to the violence committed by militant groups&nbsp;in its neighbouring countries.&nbsp;
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The tensions have escalated after Israel killed leaders of militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas. Following this, Iran retaliated and launched a barrage of nearly 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, prompting the Israeli military to retaliate.&nbsp;

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The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media.

The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media. Reuven Azar, ambassador of Israel to India, said the map was taken down and called it the website editor's mistake. It was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X, stating, "India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu & Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X. Also read: Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stakes in the region Azar responded to the post, saying, "Website editor's mistake. Thank you for noticing. Was taken down." Later, Chavda thanked the Israeli government for the prompt response and for removing the map from their website. New Delhi has always maintained that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. Watch | Israel's New Ambassador to India Reuven Azar in Exclusive Conversation With WION × As the West Asia crisis worsens, India has expressed concern over the loss of civilian lives in the October 7 Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New Delhi has also emphasised the need for peace and humanitarian aid for Palestinians. India is also making a case for Israel's right to respond to the violence committed by militant groups in its neighbouring countries. The tensions have escalated after Israel killed leaders of militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas. Following this, Iran retaliated and launched a barrage of nearly 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday, prompting the Israeli military to retaliate. 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 takes down Indian map from govt website for wrongly depicting J&K after facing online backlash

A series of massive blasts Rock Beirut Southern suburbs as Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon. Reports claimed that slain Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashim Safi was the target of one of these strikes. Watch in for more details!

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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).&nbsp;

Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles.&nbsp;

“Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview.

He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv.

“I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian.&nbsp;

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Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past.&nbsp;

The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault.

During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign.

“There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years."

“That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.”

According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas.&nbsp;

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“I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’".&nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

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).

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). Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles. “Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview. He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv. “I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian. Also read: Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past. The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme. Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault. During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign. “There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years." “That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.” According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas. Watch | Israel-Iran War: Will Not Negotiate In Public On Israeli Strikes In Iran × “I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’". 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 likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says former PM Ehud Barak

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public sermon in five years on Friday, declaring that the Islamic Republic’s missile strikes on Israel were "legal and legitimate". Watch in for more details!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A series of blasts hit Beirut's southern suburbs as Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported more than 10 consecutive airstrikes in the area.

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Israeli officials are staring down an all-out regional war with a ‘significant retaliation’. Attack has transitioned the conflict towards a confrontation between military powerhousesIsraeli officials have said in case of retaliation all options will be on the table. Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett has urged Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. Experts say Israel cannot allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. Watch to know more!

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The likelihood of economic disruptions has grown as the conflict in West Asia has intensified and widened beyond Israel and Hamas. The biggest hit is coming from the disruptions in the red sea shipping route. The situation in West Asia has taken a turn for the worse overnight as Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Israel.

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Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say.

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Fears of a larger regional conflict have been stoked by the attention that Iran-Israel tensions are garnering from across the world and the possibility of a third global war. As hostilities escalate and alliances are tested, international leaders are urging a de-escalation of violence to avert a catastrophic global disaster.

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West Asia witnesses turmoil as Iran launches 200 ballistic missiles at enemy Israel. Iran claims it launched missiles in retaliation to killings of Hezbollah leader and Lebanon strikes. Visuals of the ballistic missiles in Israeli airspace have sparked fears of World War 3. Former US President Donald Trump also warns that world is on the brink of a world war. Watch to know more!

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Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1. The attack was in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Traces of multiple projectiles could be seen from various locations across the West Bank. Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley after Israelis piled into bomb shelters. Watch in for more details!

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Hezbollah is reeling from blow after blow after Israel attacks its communication and top leaders. Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah is a major escalation in its war with Hezbollah. After striking Hezbollah, Israel commences strikes against Houthis in Yemen. Killing has potentially brought region one step closer to a wider and more damaging conflict. Iran’s supreme leader says Nasrallah and Nilforoushan’s death ‘will not go unavenged. Watch to know more!

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The state of Israel is relentlessly bombarding Lebanon. In the latest, Lebanon's State media has reported that the Israeli strikes have hit Lebanon's Hezbollah's stronghold in Southern Beirut. Watch in for more details!

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A nuclear crisis is looming over Iran and Israel. Israel is warning of a "forceful" retaliation, and Israeli officials are openly calling for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The two countries have never been closer to sparking a far more dangerous and wider war. One that threatens to become nuclear. Will Israel dare to target Iran's nuclear sites?

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Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut.

The latest warnings took the number of southern towns subject to evacuation calls to 70 and included the provincial capital Nabatieh, suggesting another Israeli military operation was imminent against the Iran-backed armed group.

Hezbollah also carried out new strikes, targeting what it called Israel's "Sakhnin base" for military industries in Haifa Bay on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel with a salvo of rockets.

Israel, which has been fighting Hamas in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for almost a year, sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday after two weeks of intense airstrikes in a worsening conflict that has drawn in Iran and risks drawing in the United States.

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Israel says the aim of its operations in Lebanon is to allow tens of thousands of its citizens displaced from northern Israel by Hezbollah bombardments during the Gaza war to return home safely.

More than 1.2 million Lebanese have been displaced by Israeli attacks, and nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the last year, most of them in the past two weeks, Lebanese authorities said.

There are also growing concerns about getting medical supplies for the wounded, and the World Health Organization said 28 healthcare workers had been killed in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said flight restrictions meant the agency would not be able to deliver a large planned shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday.

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The Lebanese army said two soldiers were killed by Israeli strikes in separate incidents in south Lebanon on Thursday, one in an attack on a military post and another in a strike on a rescue mission with the Lebanese Red Cross.

The army said that it returned fire when the military post was struck, a rare development for a force that has historically stayed on the sidelines of major conflict with Israel.

<h2>Beirut under attack&nbsp;</h2>

In Beirut's southern suburb known as Dahiye, a dense neighbourhood where Hezbollah holds sway, several explosions were heard on Thursday and large plumes of smoke were rising after heavy Israeli strikes.

Hezbollah said it detonated a bomb against Israeli forces infiltrating a southern Lebanese village and also attacked Israeli forces near the border.

Overnight, Israel bombed central Beirut in an attack the Lebanese health ministry said killed nine people.

Reuters journalists reported hearing a heavy blast after a building in the district of Bachoura was targeted a few hundred metres from parliament, the closest an Israeli strike has come to the central downtown district.

A Hezbollah-linked civil defence group said seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in the Beirut attack.

Israel also said it struck a municipality building in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing 15 Hezbollah members and destroying many weapons.

Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in ground combat on Wednesday in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour.

As it pushes into Lebanon, Israel is also weighing its options for retaliation against its arch-foe Iran.

Tehran launched its largest ever assault on Israel on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and its operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tehran said its attack was over, barring further provocation, but Israel has said it will hit back. The United States has said Iran will face "severe consequences" and that it would work with Israel, while warning Iran not to act against U.S. forces in the region.

A growing number of countries were evacuating citizens from Beirut as governments worldwide urged their citizens to get out.

<h2>Iran's warnings</h2>

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking in Doha, said Tehran would be ready to respond and warned against "silence" in the face of Israel's "warmongering".

"Any type of military attack, terrorist act or crossing our red lines will be met with a decisive response by our armed forces," he said.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani called for serious ceasefire efforts to stop what he called Israel's aggression.

The Lebanese border front opened after Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on Oct. 8 in support of Hamas in its war with Israel in Gaza. Iran's other regional allies - Yemen's Houthis and armed groups in Iraq - have also launched attacks in the region in support of Hamas.

More than 300 of the more than 1 million Lebanese displaced have taken shelter in a Beirut nightclub, once known for hosting glitzy parties and where staff are now using their guest-list clipboards to register residents.

"We're trying to keep strong," said Gaelle Irani, who was formerly in charge of guest relations.

"It's just overwhelming. So overwhelming and sad. But just as this was a place for people to come enjoy themselves, it's now a place to shelter people and we are doing everything we can to help and be there for them."

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&nbsp;audience.

Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut.

Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut. The latest warnings took the number of southern towns subject to evacuation calls to 70 and included the provincial capital Nabatieh, suggesting another Israeli military operation was imminent against the Iran-backed armed group. Hezbollah also carried out new strikes, targeting what it called Israel's "Sakhnin base" for military industries in Haifa Bay on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel with a salvo of rockets. Israel, which has been fighting Hamas in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for almost a year, sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday after two weeks of intense airstrikes in a worsening conflict that has drawn in Iran and risks drawing in the United States. Also read: Missile attack on Israel is over, says Iran, warns against further provocation Israel says the aim of its operations in Lebanon is to allow tens of thousands of its citizens displaced from northern Israel by Hezbollah bombardments during the Gaza war to return home safely. More than 1.2 million Lebanese have been displaced by Israeli attacks, and nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the last year, most of them in the past two weeks, Lebanese authorities said. There are also growing concerns about getting medical supplies for the wounded, and the World Health Organization said 28 healthcare workers had been killed in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said flight restrictions meant the agency would not be able to deliver a large planned shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday. Watch | Israel Strikes Central Beirut As Hezbollah Resists In Southern Lebanon × The Lebanese army said two soldiers were killed by Israeli strikes in separate incidents in south Lebanon on Thursday, one in an attack on a military post and another in a strike on a rescue mission with the Lebanese Red Cross. The army said that it returned fire when the military post was struck, a rare development for a force that has historically stayed on the sidelines of major conflict with Israel. Beirut under attack In Beirut's southern suburb known as Dahiye, a dense neighbourhood where Hezbollah holds sway, several explosions were heard on Thursday and large plumes of smoke were rising after heavy Israeli strikes. Hezbollah said it detonated a bomb against Israeli forces infiltrating a southern Lebanese village and also attacked Israeli forces near the border. Overnight, Israel bombed central Beirut in an attack the Lebanese health ministry said killed nine people. Reuters journalists reported hearing a heavy blast after a building in the district of Bachoura was targeted a few hundred metres from parliament, the closest an Israeli strike has come to the central downtown district. A Hezbollah-linked civil defence group said seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in the Beirut attack. Israel also said it struck a municipality building in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing 15 Hezbollah members and destroying many weapons. Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in ground combat on Wednesday in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour. As it pushes into Lebanon, Israel is also weighing its options for retaliation against its arch-foe Iran. Tehran launched its largest ever assault on Israel on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and its operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Tehran said its attack was over, barring further provocation, but Israel has said it will hit back. The United States has said Iran will face "severe consequences" and that it would work with Israel, while warning Iran not to act against U.S. forces in the region. A growing number of countries were evacuating citizens from Beirut as governments worldwide urged their citizens to get out. Iran's warnings Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking in Doha, said Tehran would be ready to respond and warned against "silence" in the face of Israel's "warmongering". "Any type of military attack, terrorist act or crossing our red lines will be met with a decisive response by our armed forces," he said. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani called for serious ceasefire efforts to stop what he called Israel's aggression. The Lebanese border front opened after Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on Oct. 8 in support of Hamas in its war with Israel in Gaza. Iran's other regional allies - Yemen's Houthis and armed groups in Iraq - have also launched attacks in the region in support of Hamas. More than 300 of the more than 1 million Lebanese displaced have taken shelter in a Beirut nightclub, once known for hosting glitzy parties and where staff are now using their guest-list clipboards to register residents. "We're trying to keep strong," said Gaelle Irani, who was formerly in charge of guest relations. "It's just overwhelming. So overwhelming and sad. But just as this was a place for people to come enjoy themselves, it's now a place to shelter people and we are doing everything we can to help and be there for them." 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.

Israel calls for evacuation in south Lebanon as it hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut suburbs

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon days before he was killed in an Israeli strike and is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran

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Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say.&nbsp;

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Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone.

According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding."

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"Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers."

The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities.

However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles.

Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage.

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This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US.&nbsp;

"Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben.

"We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1).

Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say. Underfunding to blame? Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone. According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding." Also read | India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit "Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers." The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities. However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles. Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage. Also read | Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US. "Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben. "We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Defence experts warn UK unable to defend Israel from Iranian missile threats

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The Swedish intelligence agency Sapo on Thursday said that Iran may have been involved in the recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark.&nbsp;

Earlier, on Wednesday, Denmark police said that they arrested three Swedish nationals after two blasts happened close to the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, likely caused by hand grenades.&nbsp;Moreover, on Tuesday evening, the Israeli embassy in Sweden's capital Stockholm was attacked with gunfire.

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Fredrik Hallstrom, the head of Swedish intelligence Sapo, highlighted that there are indications of Iran’s involvement in these attacks.

“There are some things that could point in that direction. In part due to the choice of targets and modus operandi, but that is an assumption rather than pure knowledge,” AFP reported citing Hallstrom.

Earlier also, Iran and terrorist groups sponsored by the regime have been involved in alleged attacks on Iranian missions and interests abroad, including attacks in India, Argentina, and Georgia, which were linked to Iran.&nbsp;

In May, Sapo said that Iran was recruiting members of &nbsp;Swedish criminal gangs to commit "acts of violence" against Israeli and other interests in Sweden. However, Iran denied this claim.&nbsp;

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Moreover, Swedish broadcaster SVT also reported that it had received information that the two latest embassy attacks had been ordered by the Swedish criminal network Foxtrot at the behest of Iran.

A Danish court allowed a four-week custody of two Swedish teenagers accused of throwing hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, according to local media.&nbsp;

The teenagers, age 16 and 19, were charged with possession of five hand grenades in a closed-door hearing. The two Swedes pleaded not guilty.&nbsp;

"Those who may have given them the hand grenades should not be told what will come out at the hearing," the prosecutor pleaded in the court.

<h2>Iran rejects G7 statement on attack against Israel as 'biased'</h2>

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, on Thursday, rejected the G7 condemnation of its attack on Israel, and said that it is "biased and &nbsp;irresponsible".

Iran launched over 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, saying that it was in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leaders, triggering aggression in Lebanon.&nbsp;

<h2>Emirates cancels flights to&nbsp;Iran, Iraq, and Jordan </h2>

Dubai-based Emirates halted flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest".&nbsp;

"Emirates is cancelling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate effect, said the airline.

<h2>Iran summons German, Austrian envoys</h2>

Iran on Thursday summoned the German and Austrian ambassadors after their governments rebuked Iran over its missile attack on Israel, IRNA, the local media reported.&nbsp;

The move was in response to the “unacceptable measures” by Germany and Austria in summoning the Iranian envoys over Iran’s attack on Tuesday.

The Iran's foreign ministry said that the attack was a &nbsp;“legitimate, responsible and effective response in punishing the aggressor Zionist regime (Israel)”.

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The Swedish intelligence agency Sapo on Thursday said that Iran may have been involved in the recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark. Earlier, on Wednesday, Denmark police said that they arrested three Swedish nationals after two blasts happened close to the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, likely caused by hand grenades.

The Swedish intelligence agency Sapo on Thursday said that Iran may have been involved in the recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark. Earlier, on Wednesday, Denmark police said that they arrested three Swedish nationals after two blasts happened close to the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, likely caused by hand grenades. Moreover, on Tuesday evening, the Israeli embassy in Sweden's capital Stockholm was attacked with gunfire. Also read: Danish police probing two blasts near Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, detain three people Fredrik Hallstrom, the head of Swedish intelligence Sapo, highlighted that there are indications of Iran’s involvement in these attacks. “There are some things that could point in that direction. In part due to the choice of targets and modus operandi, but that is an assumption rather than pure knowledge,” AFP reported citing Hallstrom. Earlier also, Iran and terrorist groups sponsored by the regime have been involved in alleged attacks on Iranian missions and interests abroad, including attacks in India, Argentina, and Georgia, which were linked to Iran. In May, Sapo said that Iran was recruiting members of Swedish criminal gangs to commit "acts of violence" against Israeli and other interests in Sweden. However, Iran denied this claim. Watch | Iran- Israel War: US President Biden Says, 'Will Not Support Attack On Iran's Nuclear Sites' × Moreover, Swedish broadcaster SVT also reported that it had received information that the two latest embassy attacks had been ordered by the Swedish criminal network Foxtrot at the behest of Iran. A Danish court allowed a four-week custody of two Swedish teenagers accused of throwing hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, according to local media. The teenagers, age 16 and 19, were charged with possession of five hand grenades in a closed-door hearing. The two Swedes pleaded not guilty. "Those who may have given them the hand grenades should not be told what will come out at the hearing," the prosecutor pleaded in the court. Iran rejects G7 statement on attack against Israel as 'biased' Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, on Thursday, rejected the G7 condemnation of its attack on Israel, and said that it is "biased and irresponsible". Iran launched over 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, saying that it was in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leaders, triggering aggression in Lebanon. Emirates cancels flights to Iran, Iraq, and Jordan Dubai-based Emirates halted flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest". "Emirates is cancelling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate effect, said the airline. Iran summons German, Austrian envoys Iran on Thursday summoned the German and Austrian ambassadors after their governments rebuked Iran over its missile attack on Israel, IRNA, the local media reported. The move was in response to the “unacceptable measures” by Germany and Austria in summoning the Iranian envoys over Iran’s attack on Tuesday. The Iran's foreign ministry said that the attack was a “legitimate, responsible and effective response in punishing the aggressor Zionist regime (Israel)”. 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)

Iran may have been involved in attacks on Israeli embassies, claims Swedish Security Service

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An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. &nbsp;

Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US.&nbsp;

Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have heightened after Israel carried out device attacks targeting Hezbollah, using pagers and walkie-talkies, and following that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted airstrike.&nbsp;

Karam, on Monday, called the US embassy in Beirut for help. However, she said that she was told to find a way out of the country by herself.&nbsp;

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She compared it to the Hamas October 7 attack in Israel, and how the US State Department swiftly chartered special flights and a ship to evacuate American citizens in Israel.&nbsp;

“Americans of Lebanese descent have been treated as lesser US citizens than Israeli US citizens. It is as if we don’t exist,” Karam told Al Jazeera.

Karam is from south Lebanon and is currently residing in the mountainous area east of Beirut, which has largely been spared from Israeli attacks. However, she said she is afraid of moving within the country or visiting her son in Beirut in the fear that Israel can bomb anywhere at any moment.&nbsp;

“Israel says they are following Hezbollah, but they are dropping bombs everywhere,” Karam said. “The innocent people of the south and Dahiyeh have paid the price. And we don’t know how long the people will be displaced," she added.&nbsp;

The administration of US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that it contracted its first flight to evacuate US citizens from Beirut to Istanbul, nine days after Israel started its offensive in Lebanon.

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State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the flight carried 100 US citizens – a fraction of the nearly 6,000 Americans who have contacted the US embassy for information and help.

Miller added that the US administration is hoping to organise more flights, however, saying that he would not announce them because they may not materialise “for whatever reason”.

“We have been working to make seats available or to find seats available on existing commercial flights,” he said.

Since all foreign airlines have cancelled their flights to Lebanon, Middle East Airlines (MEA) is not the only company flying out of the international airport in Beirut.

MEA offers nearly 30 flights daily to destinations in Europe and the Middle East, which is far short of the growing demands of people looking to leave Lebanon. Moreover, prices have also hiked due to the crisis.&nbsp;

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An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US.

An American citizen stuck in Lebanon stressed that she does not feel that she matters to the United States government amid Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera reported. Karam, a US citizen, who chose to be identified by her nickname out of fear of retaliation, said that she feels as if she does not matter to the US. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have heightened after Israel carried out device attacks targeting Hezbollah, using pagers and walkie-talkies, and following that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted airstrike. Karam, on Monday, called the US embassy in Beirut for help. However, she said that she was told to find a way out of the country by herself. Also read: Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon She compared it to the Hamas October 7 attack in Israel, and how the US State Department swiftly chartered special flights and a ship to evacuate American citizens in Israel. “Americans of Lebanese descent have been treated as lesser US citizens than Israeli US citizens. It is as if we don’t exist,” Karam told Al Jazeera. Karam is from south Lebanon and is currently residing in the mountainous area east of Beirut, which has largely been spared from Israeli attacks. However, she said she is afraid of moving within the country or visiting her son in Beirut in the fear that Israel can bomb anywhere at any moment. “Israel says they are following Hezbollah, but they are dropping bombs everywhere,” Karam said. “The innocent people of the south and Dahiyeh have paid the price. And we don’t know how long the people will be displaced," she added. The administration of US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that it contracted its first flight to evacuate US citizens from Beirut to Istanbul, nine days after Israel started its offensive in Lebanon. Watch | Iran- Israel War: Biden Opposes Israeli Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites, Urges Proportional Response × State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the flight carried 100 US citizens – a fraction of the nearly 6,000 Americans who have contacted the US embassy for information and help. Miller added that the US administration is hoping to organise more flights, however, saying that he would not announce them because they may not materialise “for whatever reason”. “We have been working to make seats available or to find seats available on existing commercial flights,” he said. Since all foreign airlines have cancelled their flights to Lebanon, Middle East Airlines (MEA) is not the only company flying out of the international airport in Beirut. MEA offers nearly 30 flights daily to destinations in Europe and the Middle East, which is far short of the growing demands of people looking to leave Lebanon. Moreover, prices have also hiked due to the crisis. 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)

Americans in Lebanon feel abandoned by US govt amid Israeli attacks, say 'As if we don’t exist’

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