The Israeli military says it has killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, while confirming that one Israeli soldier was injured during the operation.

According to the Israeli military, the strikes targeted Hezbollah fighters inside what it described as a security zone. Israel maintains it will continue military operations to eliminate threats against its forces and civilians.

Meanwhile, the United Nations has expressed deep concern over Israel's large-scale detonations and demolitions in southern Lebanon, warning of severe damage to civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and local communities. The concerns come after explosions near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle, recently added to the list of World Heritage sites in danger.

Israel Kills Hezbollah Fighters Despite Ceasefire | UN Sounds Alarm Over Lebanon Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel’s strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. He further said that Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, while Israel is stronger than ever.&nbsp;“At this moment, the fire on that front is contained. After we struck the terror regime in Tehran, it stopped attacking us,” Netanyahu said in a televised statement.However, he warned that should Iran “make the mistake of resuming attacks against us, we will respond with full force”.&nbsp;<h2>‘Israel will continue to respond to any attacks on its territory’</h2>&nbsp;In his first public remarks since renewed fighting against Iran erupted last night, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he will halt attacks on Iran “for now,” while stressing that the fight against both Tehran and Hezbollah is “not over” and that Israel will continue to respond to any attacks on its territory.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-sanctions-irgc-navy-unit-2-iranians-over-crippling-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-1780933198425">EU sanctions IRGC Navy unit, 2 Iranians over crippling Strait of Hormuz blockade</a>&nbsp;“After Iran attacked Israel” in support of Hezbollah following Israel’s retaliatory strikes on the group in Beirut, “I directed the IDF to strike military and economic targets throughout Iran,” Netanyahu said in a Hebrew-language video statement.&nbsp;“At present, the fire on this front has been halted, because after the terrorist regime in Tehran was struck, it stopped attacking us,” Netanyahu said, while warning that “if that terrorist regime makes the mistake of attacking us again, we will respond with force.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-announces-end-of-military-operations-against-israel-warns-harsher-action-if-lebanon-attacked-again-1780925146328">Iran announces end of military operations against Israel, warns ‘harsher’ action if Lebanon attacked again</a><h2>‘Today, Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;“Today, Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, and we are stronger than ever. But our struggle against them is not yet over,” the PM said.&nbsp;He added that the military will continue to operate in southern Lebanon to “destroy all of [Hezbollah’s] terrorist infrastructure in the security zone, including massive underground facilities in the Beaufort Ridge.”“Over the past day, Iran and Hezbollah tried to impose a new equation on us. That equation is intolerable and completely unacceptable to me. They thought they could launch attacks from Lebanon and Iran against Israel and that we would not act. That did not happen, and it will not happen. Not on my watch,” Netanyahu warned.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tmc-crisis-deepens-20-mps-write-to-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-want-to-ally-with-nda-1780919350352">TMC crisis deepens: 20 MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ‘want to ally with NDA’</a>&nbsp;Netanyahu indicated that he relayed this message to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pressed Israel in recent days to de-escalate in order to preserve ongoing US-Iran negotiations on a deal.“Israel has every right to self-defence, and we will exercise that right whenever necessary. I say this to you, dear citizens of Israel, just as I say it in my good conversations with my friend President Trump,” Netanyahu said.&nbsp;The PM did not take questions from the press. He has not held a press conference for Israeli journalists in about three months, but has given several interviews to foreign media outlets over the same period.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the military will continue to operate in southern Lebanon to destroy all of [Hezbollah’s] terrorist infrastructure in the security zone, including massive underground facilities in the Beaufort Ridge.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel’s strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. He further said that Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, while Israel is stronger than ever. “At this moment, the fire on that front is contained. After we struck the terror regime in Tehran, it stopped attacking us,” Netanyahu said in a televised statement. However, he warned that should Iran “make the mistake of resuming attacks against us, we will respond with full force”. ‘Israel will continue to respond to any attacks on its territory’ In his first public remarks since renewed fighting against Iran erupted last night, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he will halt attacks on Iran “for now,” while stressing that the fight against both Tehran and Hezbollah is “not over” and that Israel will continue to respond to any attacks on its territory. Also Read: EU sanctions IRGC Navy unit, 2 Iranians over crippling Strait of Hormuz blockade “After Iran attacked Israel” in support of Hezbollah following Israel’s retaliatory strikes on the group in Beirut, “I directed the IDF to strike military and economic targets throughout Iran,” Netanyahu said in a Hebrew-language video statement. “At present, the fire on this front has been halted, because after the terrorist regime in Tehran was struck, it stopped attacking us,” Netanyahu said, while warning that “if that terrorist regime makes the mistake of attacking us again, we will respond with force.” Also Read: Iran announces end of military operations against Israel, warns ‘harsher’ action if Lebanon attacked again ‘Today, Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’ “Today, Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever, and we are stronger than ever. But our struggle against them is not yet over,” the PM said. He added that the military will continue to operate in southern Lebanon to “destroy all of [Hezbollah’s] terrorist infrastructure in the security zone, including massive underground facilities in the Beaufort Ridge.” “Over the past day, Iran and Hezbollah tried to impose a new equation on us. That equation is intolerable and completely unacceptable to me. They thought they could launch attacks from Lebanon and Iran against Israel and that we would not act. That did not happen, and it will not happen. Not on my watch,” Netanyahu warned. Also Read: TMC crisis deepens: 20 MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ‘want to ally with NDA’ Netanyahu indicated that he relayed this message to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pressed Israel in recent days to de-escalate in order to preserve ongoing US-Iran negotiations on a deal. “Israel has every right to self-defence, and we will exercise that right whenever necessary. I say this to you, dear citizens of Israel, just as I say it in my good conversations with my friend President Trump,” Netanyahu said. The PM did not take questions from the press. He has not held a press conference for Israeli journalists in about three months, but has given several interviews to foreign media outlets over the same period.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the military will continue to operate in southern Lebanon to destroy all of [Hezbollah’s] terrorist infrastructure in the security zone, including massive underground facilities in the Beaufort Ridge.

Israeli strikes made Iran stop attacks, fight against Tehran, Hezbollah ‘not over’: Netanyahu

The Israeli military is just days away from striking all the targets in Iran it considers to be “top priority,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson said on Sunday. IDF’s international spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said the military classifies its targets into different groups. “It could be ballistic missiles, (weapons) production, nuclear command and control centres, and so on,” said Shoshani.&nbsp;&nbsp;Within each group, there are different categories: “essential, important, and additional,” Shoshani explained.In a few days, “we will be able to finish the job against the top priority targets in the family group of production,” he said. “(That) doesn’t mean we’re exhausting our targets … but talking about the top priority of what we marked as top priority, we will be able to achieve that within a few days.”&nbsp;Shoshani was reluctant to put a detailed timeline on that in case “operational conditions” changed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-kings-protests-across-the-us-rally-against-trump-with-marquee-event-in-minnesota-1774731198265">‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota</a><h2>IAF bombed production unit of critical missile components: IDF&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The IDF said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.The site in the Tehran area, belonging to Iran’s defence ministry, is “one of only two of its kind in Iran, where the regime developed critical components for assembling and operationalising ballistic missiles intended for launch toward the State of Israel,” IDF added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-welcome-to-hell-iran-s-daily-issues-warning-to-us-against-ground-invasion-1774728327794">‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion</a>&nbsp;The other targets hit in the wave of strikes in Tehran included a facility where Iran manufactured engines for ballistic missiles; a weapon production and storage site; a facility where engines for drones were manufactured; and a “central site” of the Iranian military used for the development of air defence systems and the manufacturing and storage of anti-aircraft missiles, it added.&nbsp;Over the weekend, the IDF struck two steel plants in Iran, including one that uses radioactive material, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said, as well as a heavy water plant in Arak, which includes key production sites for plutonium.Shoshani said the IDF hit that heavy water plant during its offensive last June too “but intelligence identified attempts to rebuild it.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vp-jd-vance-says-us-will-get-out-of-iran-soon-and-fuel-prices-will-come-down-1774714890254">VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down</a>&nbsp;The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 1,900 people in Iran and damaged civilian infrastructure, including hundreds of medical facilities and schools, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.

The Israeli military is just days away from striking all the targets in Iran it considers to be “top priority,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson said on Sunday. IDF’s international spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said the military classifies its targets into different groups. “It could be ballistic missiles, (weapons) production, nuclear command and control centres, and so on,” said Shoshani. Within each group, there are different categories: “essential, important, and additional,” Shoshani explained. In a few days, “we will be able to finish the job against the top priority targets in the family group of production,” he said. “(That) doesn’t mean we’re exhausting our targets … but talking about the top priority of what we marked as top priority, we will be able to achieve that within a few days.” Shoshani was reluctant to put a detailed timeline on that in case “operational conditions” changed. Also Read: ‘No Kings’ protests across the US rally against Trump with marquee event in Minnesota IAF bombed production unit of critical missile components: IDF The IDF said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight. The site in the Tehran area, belonging to Iran’s defence ministry, is “one of only two of its kind in Iran, where the regime developed critical components for assembling and operationalising ballistic missiles intended for launch toward the State of Israel,” IDF added. Also Read: ‘Welcome to Hell’: Iran’s daily issues warning to US against ground invasion The other targets hit in the wave of strikes in Tehran included a facility where Iran manufactured engines for ballistic missiles; a weapon production and storage site; a facility where engines for drones were manufactured; and a “central site” of the Iranian military used for the development of air defence systems and the manufacturing and storage of anti-aircraft missiles, it added. Over the weekend, the IDF struck two steel plants in Iran, including one that uses radioactive material, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said, as well as a heavy water plant in Arak, which includes key production sites for plutonium. Shoshani said the IDF hit that heavy water plant during its offensive last June too “but intelligence identified attempts to rebuild it.” Also Read: VP JD Vance says US will get out of Iran ‘soon’ and fuel prices will come down The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 1,900 people in Iran and damaged civilian infrastructure, including hundreds of medical facilities and schools, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of Iranian weapon production sites, including a facility where “critical components” for missiles were developed, during a wave of airstrikes overnight.

Israeli military just days away from hitting all its ‘top priority’ targets in Iran, says IDF spokesperson

The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the United States will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure in its ongoing war with the Islamic Republic and added that the disruptions in the petroleum and gas industry will be short-lived. Referring to the attacks on oil storage facilities in and around Tehran, the US energy secretary told CNN, “These are Israeli strikes, these are local fuel depots to fill up the gas tank.”&nbsp;Israel attacked oil storage facilities on Saturday in and around Tehran, sparking huge fires in the first such attacks reported since the war started last weekend. Wright downplayed the strikes on the fuel depots in Tehran, saying, “The US is targeting zero energy infrastructure. There are no plans to target Iran’s oil industry, their natural gas industry, or anything about their energy industry.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-attacks-commanders-of-irgc-s-quds-force-in-beirut-claims-4-killed-1772977623803">IDF attacks commanders of IRGC’s Quds Force in Beirut, claims 4 killed</a>&nbsp;As oil prices rise dramatically, Wright told CNN that disruptions to the petroleum and gas industry will be short-lived; “worst case, that’s a few weeks. That’s not months.”&nbsp;The ongoing Iran War has almost shut down the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and about 20 per cent of liquefied natural gas transit.&nbsp;The supply disruption is pinching energy markets, and oil prices have shot up.&nbsp;Iran accounts for about 4 per cent of world oil production, according to the US Energy Information Administration.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-s-military-warns-it-will-pursue-iran-s-next-supreme-leader-successors-1772972968321">Israel’s military warns it will ‘pursue’ Iran’s next supreme leader, successors</a><h2>‘Attacks on fuel storage nothing less than chemical warfare’</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accused the US and Israel of taking the war to a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. He alleged that the attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-selects-its-new-supreme-leader-amid-raging-war-with-us-israel-1772961973135">Iran selects its new supreme leader amid raging war with US, Israel</a>&nbsp;In a post on X, Baqaei said, “The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. These attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens.”&nbsp;“By targeting fuel depots, the aggressors are releasing hazardous materials and toxic substances into the air, poisoning civilians, devastating the environment, and endangering lives on a massive scale. The consequences of this environmental and humanitarian catastrophe will not be confined within Iran’s borders,” he added.&nbsp;

The ongoing war has almost shut down the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas transit. Iran accounts for about 4 per cent of world oil production. The supply disruption is pinching energy markets, and oil prices have shot up.

The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the United States will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure in its ongoing war with the Islamic Republic and added that the disruptions in the petroleum and gas industry will be short-lived. Referring to the attacks on oil storage facilities in and around Tehran, the US energy secretary told CNN, “These are Israeli strikes, these are local fuel depots to fill up the gas tank.” Israel attacked oil storage facilities on Saturday in and around Tehran, sparking huge fires in the first such attacks reported since the war started last weekend. Wright downplayed the strikes on the fuel depots in Tehran, saying, “The US is targeting zero energy infrastructure. There are no plans to target Iran’s oil industry, their natural gas industry, or anything about their energy industry.” Also Read: IDF attacks commanders of IRGC’s Quds Force in Beirut, claims 4 killed As oil prices rise dramatically, Wright told CNN that disruptions to the petroleum and gas industry will be short-lived; “worst case, that’s a few weeks. That’s not months.” The ongoing Iran War has almost shut down the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and about 20 per cent of liquefied natural gas transit. The supply disruption is pinching energy markets, and oil prices have shot up. Iran accounts for about 4 per cent of world oil production, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Also Read: Israel’s military warns it will ‘pursue’ Iran’s next supreme leader, successors ‘Attacks on fuel storage nothing less than chemical warfare’ Meanwhile, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accused the US and Israel of taking the war to a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. He alleged that the attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens. Also Read: Iran selects its new supreme leader amid raging war with US, Israel In a post on X, Baqaei said, “The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. These attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens.” “By targeting fuel depots, the aggressors are releasing hazardous materials and toxic substances into the air, poisoning civilians, devastating the environment, and endangering lives on a massive scale. The consequences of this environmental and humanitarian catastrophe will not be confined within Iran’s borders,” he added.

The ongoing war has almost shut down the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas transit. Iran accounts for about 4 per cent of world oil production. The supply disruption is pinching energy markets, and oil prices have shot up.

‘We will not target Iran's energy sector, infrastructure’: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright

Yemen’s Houthi movement mobilized tribal forces amid growing fears of a potential Israeli strike. Reports indicate a widespread call for local militias to prepare for possible escalation, raising tensions across the region.

Experts warn that this move could further destabilize the conflict in Yemen, as regional powers monitor developments closely. The international community continues to urge restraint as the situation unfolds.

Houthis Call Tribes to Arm | Yemen Braces Amid Israeli Strike Concerns 

Israel carried out airstrikes targeting military sites in southern Syria early Tuesday, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the region’s demilitarisation. Watch this report for more details!

Israel strikes military sites in Southern Syria, two killed

Lebanon's health ministry said three emergency personnel were killed on Saturday and two others wounded in an Israeli attack on a civil defence team putting out fires in south Lebanon.

"Israeli enemy targeting of a Lebanese civil defence team that was putting out fires sparked by the recent Israeli strikes in the village of Froun led to the martyrdom of three emergency responders," the health ministry said in a statement.

Two others were wounded, one of them critically, the statement said, adding however that the toll was provisional.

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The health ministry "condemns this blatant Israeli attack that targeted a team from an official body of the Lebanese state", the statement said.

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group has exchanged near daily cross-border fire with Israeli forces in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in the Gaza Strip.

The cross-border violence has killed at least 614 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including at least 138 civilians, according to an AFP tally.

On the Israeli side, including in the annexed Golan Heights, authorities have announced the deaths of at least 24 soldiers and 26 civilians.

On Saturday, Hezbollah announced a string of attacks on Israeli troops and positions near the border, including with Katyusha rockets, some in stated response to "Israeli enemy attacks" on south Lebanon.

Lebanon's National News Agency said Israel carried out air strikes and shelling on several areas of the country's south.

The Israeli military said it had identified "projectiles" crossing from Lebanon, intercepting some of them.

It said it struck "Hezbollah military infrastructure and a launcher" in the Qabrikha area of southern Lebanon, as well as striking the Aita al-Shaab and Kfarshuba areas.

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Lebanon's health ministry said three emergency personnel were killed on Saturday and two others wounded in an Israeli attack on a civil defence team putting out fires in south Lebanon.

Lebanon's health ministry said three emergency personnel were killed on Saturday and two others wounded in an Israeli attack on a civil defence team putting out fires in south Lebanon. "Israeli enemy targeting of a Lebanese civil defence team that was putting out fires sparked by the recent Israeli strikes in the village of Froun led to the martyrdom of three emergency responders," the health ministry said in a statement. Two others were wounded, one of them critically, the statement said, adding however that the toll was provisional. Also read: Israel launches pre-emptive strike in Lebanon to prevent large-scale Hezbollah attack The health ministry "condemns this blatant Israeli attack that targeted a team from an official body of the Lebanese state", the statement said. Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group has exchanged near daily cross-border fire with Israeli forces in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in the Gaza Strip. The cross-border violence has killed at least 614 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters but also including at least 138 civilians, according to an AFP tally. On the Israeli side, including in the annexed Golan Heights, authorities have announced the deaths of at least 24 soldiers and 26 civilians. On Saturday, Hezbollah announced a string of attacks on Israeli troops and positions near the border, including with Katyusha rockets, some in stated response to "Israeli enemy attacks" on south Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said Israel carried out air strikes and shelling on several areas of the country's south. The Israeli military said it had identified "projectiles" crossing from Lebanon, intercepting some of them. It said it struck "Hezbollah military infrastructure and a launcher" in the Qabrikha area of southern Lebanon, as well as striking the Aita al-Shaab and Kfarshuba areas. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Three emergency personnel killed in Israeli strikes, says Lebanon

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, on Monday (May 27)&nbsp;said that the&nbsp;death toll from an Israeli air strike which hit a&nbsp;camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah rose to 45.&nbsp;

This latest attack on tent camps follows the launching of dozens of rockets from Rafah towards central Israel, a first in four months.&nbsp;

"The Rafah massacre yesterday left 45 martyrs, including 23 women, children and elderly. There are 249 others who were wounded," said the Gaza&nbsp;health ministry in an update.&nbsp;

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the airstrikes, stating, "An IDF aircraft struck a Hamas compound in Rafah in which significant Hamas terrorists were operating a short while ago."

In a statement, IDF said that the strike was carried out against "legitimate targets under international law, through the use of precise munitions and on the basis of precise intelligence that indicated Hamas' use of the area."

The IDF also took cognisance of the reports of civilian harm resulting from the airstrike and the subsequent fire and said that the "incident is under review."&nbsp;

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Among those targeted in the precise airstrike were two senior Hamas officials - Yassin Rabia and Khaled Nagar.

The IDF described Rabia as managing Hamas' terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria, transferring funds to terrorist targets, and planning multiple attacks that resulted in the deaths of IDF soldiers.

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Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria Headquarters, was said to have directed shooting attacks and other terrorist activities and transferred funds intended for Hamas’ terrorist activities in Gaza. IDF said that Nagar also carried out attacks that killed&nbsp;the soldiers of the Israeli army.

<h2>Hamas condemns airstrike</h2>

Hamas condemned the airstrikes and in a statement wrote, “In light of the horrific Zionist massacre this evening committed by the criminal occupation army against the tents of the displaced… we call on the masses of our people in the West Bank, Jerusalem, the occupied territories, and abroad to rise up and march angrily against the ongoing Zionist massacre against our people in the sector."&nbsp;

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This escalation comes amid ongoing international concern, with the International Court of Justice recently ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Rafah. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues to impact civilians and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, on Monday (May 27) said that the death toll from an Israeli air strike which hit a camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah rose to 45.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, on Monday (May 27) said that the death toll from an Israeli air strike which hit a camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah rose to 45. This latest attack on tent camps follows the launching of dozens of rockets from Rafah towards central Israel, a first in four months. "The Rafah massacre yesterday left 45 martyrs, including 23 women, children and elderly. There are 249 others who were wounded," said the Gaza health ministry in an update. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the airstrikes, stating, "An IDF aircraft struck a Hamas compound in Rafah in which significant Hamas terrorists were operating a short while ago." In a statement, IDF said that the strike was carried out against "legitimate targets under international law, through the use of precise munitions and on the basis of precise intelligence that indicated Hamas' use of the area." The IDF also took cognisance of the reports of civilian harm resulting from the airstrike and the subsequent fire and said that the "incident is under review." Also Read | Staunch Ukraine supporter Gitanas Nauseda wins second term in Lithuanian Presidential Election Among those targeted in the precise airstrike were two senior Hamas officials - Yassin Rabia and Khaled Nagar. The IDF described Rabia as managing Hamas' terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria, transferring funds to terrorist targets, and planning multiple attacks that resulted in the deaths of IDF soldiers. Also Read | At least 15 killed in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma as powerful storms devastate central US Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria Headquarters, was said to have directed shooting attacks and other terrorist activities and transferred funds intended for Hamas’ terrorist activities in Gaza. IDF said that Nagar also carried out attacks that killed the soldiers of the Israeli army. Hamas condemns airstrike Hamas condemned the airstrikes and in a statement wrote, “In light of the horrific Zionist massacre this evening committed by the criminal occupation army against the tents of the displaced… we call on the masses of our people in the West Bank, Jerusalem, the occupied territories, and abroad to rise up and march angrily against the ongoing Zionist massacre against our people in the sector." Watch | UK: Poll suggests Tories set to lose General polls 2024 × This escalation comes amid ongoing international concern, with the International Court of Justice recently ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Rafah. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues to impact civilians and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Death toll after Israeli strike on Rafah camp rises to 45: Gaza health ministry

An Israeli drone strike in central Syria killed two Hezbollah fighters on Saturday (May 25), said a war monitor.

"An Israeli drone fired two missiles at a Hezbollah car and truck near the town of Qusayr in Homs province, as they were on their way to Al-Dabaa military airport, killing at least two Hezbollah fighters and wounding others," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

This was the third Israeli strike against Lebanon's Iran-backed targets in Syria in about a week's time.

Earlier, Israeli strikes hit the Qusayr area, in the vicinity of the Lebanese border, and killed two men, said Observatory, a Britain-based monitor with a network of sources in Syria.

At least one out of the deceased was a Hezbollah fighter, the news agency AFP reported citing a source of the militant group.

Another strike, on May 18, targeted "a Hezbollah commander and his companion", the Observatory said. It did not report any casualties.

Israel has repeatedly stated that it will not let its arch-foe Iran expand its presence in Syria.

Israel has carried out several strikes in Syria since the civil war in its northern neighbour broke out, primarily aiming at army positions and Iran-backed fighters including from Hezbollah.

The strikes multiplied since the outbreak of Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, on Oct 7, when the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack against Israel.

Last month, Syria had accused Israel of launching attacks targeting army positions.

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Syria's defence ministry released a statement saying, "The Israeli enemy carried out an attack using missiles... targeting our air defence sites in the southern region" and causing material damage.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that Israel hit the army radar position in the southern province of Daraa that had detected the entry of Israeli planes into Syria's airspace.

Head of the Britain-based Observatory, Rami Abdel Rahman said that the air offensive occurred at the time "when the Israeli air force was flying intensively over the Daraa region".

Syria's foreign ministry condemned "in the strongest terms" Friday's "Israeli aggression and the attacks before it on its territory".

Syria called on "the international community and the United Nations... to take all deterrence measures to stop" the Israeli attacks, the ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency SANA.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Israeli drone strike in central Syria killed two Hezbollah fighters on Saturday (May 25), said a war monitor. "An Israeli drone fired two missiles at a Hezbollah car and truck near the town of Qusayr in Homs province, as they were on their way to Al-Dabaa military airport, killing at least two Hezbollah fighters and wounding others," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

An Israeli drone strike in central Syria killed two Hezbollah fighters on Saturday (May 25), said a war monitor. "An Israeli drone fired two missiles at a Hezbollah car and truck near the town of Qusayr in Homs province, as they were on their way to Al-Dabaa military airport, killing at least two Hezbollah fighters and wounding others," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. This was the third Israeli strike against Lebanon's Iran-backed targets in Syria in about a week's time. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit the Qusayr area, in the vicinity of the Lebanese border, and killed two men, said Observatory, a Britain-based monitor with a network of sources in Syria. At least one out of the deceased was a Hezbollah fighter, the news agency AFP reported citing a source of the militant group. Another strike, on May 18, targeted "a Hezbollah commander and his companion", the Observatory said. It did not report any casualties. Israel has repeatedly stated that it will not let its arch-foe Iran expand its presence in Syria. Israel has carried out several strikes in Syria since the civil war in its northern neighbour broke out, primarily aiming at army positions and Iran-backed fighters including from Hezbollah. The strikes multiplied since the outbreak of Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, on Oct 7, when the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack against Israel. Last month, Syria had accused Israel of launching attacks targeting army positions. Also read: Domes, minarets disappear from China’s last Arabic-style mosque, replaced by pagoda rooftop, towers Syria's defence ministry released a statement saying, "The Israeli enemy carried out an attack using missiles... targeting our air defence sites in the southern region" and causing material damage. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that Israel hit the army radar position in the southern province of Daraa that had detected the entry of Israeli planes into Syria's airspace. Head of the Britain-based Observatory, Rami Abdel Rahman said that the air offensive occurred at the time "when the Israeli air force was flying intensively over the Daraa region". Syria's foreign ministry condemned "in the strongest terms" Friday's "Israeli aggression and the attacks before it on its territory". Syria called on "the international community and the United Nations... to take all deterrence measures to stop" the Israeli attacks, the ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency SANA. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli drone strike kills two Hezbollah fighters in Syria

The Israeli military said on Wednesday (Feb 14) that its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". Meanwhile, a Lebanese security source said on the same day that Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed four civilians, including two children, and wounded several others.&nbsp;

As quoted by the Reuters news agency, the sources said that a woman and her two children were killed in the strike in the village of al-Sawana. Lebanon's powerful armed group Hezbollah said a strike on a separate town killed one of its fighters.&nbsp;

Hezbollah and the Israeli military had been exchanging fire for over four months when the Lebanese armed group fired rockets across the disputed border in support of Hamas, which launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7.&nbsp;

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This becomes a major concern as chances of war between Israel and Lebanon appear to have increased after months of cross-border fire as before the Israeli strikes, reports said that fire from Lebanon wounded multiple people in northern Israel, according to medics.&nbsp;

As reported by the news agencies, the Magen David Adom emergency service said that seven people were wounded, five of them in the town of Safed.&nbsp;

Although Hezbollah did not announce any operations on Wednesday, the head of its executive council said that Israel's attacks "cannot pass without a response".&nbsp;

But Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday (Feb 13) that fire from southern Lebanon will end "when the attack on Gaza stops and there is a ceasefire" between Hamas and Israel.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Ilana Stein, who is an Israeli government spokesperson, told journalists that "numerous launches" were identified as coming from Lebanon on Wednesday morning. The strikes allegedly left one Israeli, a woman, dead and eight others hospitalised.&nbsp;

"As we have made clear time and time again, Israel is not interested in a war on two fronts. But if provoked, we will respond forcefully," she said.&nbsp;

"The current reality, where tens of thousands of Israelis are displaced and cannot return to their homes, is unbearable. They must be able to return home and live in peace and security," she said, further adding that the military responded to cross-border rocket fire from Lebanon.&nbsp;

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After meeting with commanders along the Lebanon-Israel border, Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi stated that Israel's "next campaign will be very much on the offensive, and we will use all the tools and all capabilities".&nbsp;

"We are intensifying the strikes all the time, and Hezbollah are paying an increasingly heavy price," he said in a statement as reported by new agencies.&nbsp;

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The Israeli military said on Wednesday (Feb 14) that its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". Meanwhile, a Lebanese security source said on the same day that Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed four civilians, including two children, and wounded several others.

The Israeli military said on Wednesday (Feb 14) that its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". Meanwhile, a Lebanese security source said on the same day that Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed four civilians, including two children, and wounded several others. As quoted by the Reuters news agency, the sources said that a woman and her two children were killed in the strike in the village of al-Sawana. Lebanon's powerful armed group Hezbollah said a strike on a separate town killed one of its fighters. Hezbollah and the Israeli military had been exchanging fire for over four months when the Lebanese armed group fired rockets across the disputed border in support of Hamas, which launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7. Also read: VIDEO: Ukraine claims it destroyed another Russian warship in Black Sea This becomes a major concern as chances of war between Israel and Lebanon appear to have increased after months of cross-border fire as before the Israeli strikes, reports said that fire from Lebanon wounded multiple people in northern Israel, according to medics. As reported by the news agencies, the Magen David Adom emergency service said that seven people were wounded, five of them in the town of Safed. Although Hezbollah did not announce any operations on Wednesday, the head of its executive council said that Israel's attacks "cannot pass without a response". But Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday (Feb 13) that fire from southern Lebanon will end "when the attack on Gaza stops and there is a ceasefire" between Hamas and Israel. Also read: Iranian pipelines hit in act of ‘terrorism and sabotage’, gas supply disrupted Meanwhile, Ilana Stein, who is an Israeli government spokesperson, told journalists that "numerous launches" were identified as coming from Lebanon on Wednesday morning. The strikes allegedly left one Israeli, a woman, dead and eight others hospitalised. "As we have made clear time and time again, Israel is not interested in a war on two fronts. But if provoked, we will respond forcefully," she said. "The current reality, where tens of thousands of Israelis are displaced and cannot return to their homes, is unbearable. They must be able to return home and live in peace and security," she said, further adding that the military responded to cross-border rocket fire from Lebanon. Watch: Why is Israel planning a Rafah offensive and what would it mean? × After meeting with commanders along the Lebanon-Israel border, Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi stated that Israel's "next campaign will be very much on the offensive, and we will use all the tools and all capabilities". "We are intensifying the strikes all the time, and Hezbollah are paying an increasingly heavy price," he said in a statement as reported by new agencies. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel ‘begins series of strikes’ in Lebanon amid concerns over cross-border escalation

A war monitor said that Israeli strikes in Syria on Monday (Jan 29) killed at least seven people, including pro-Iran fighters. This becomes the latest such attack in the country against groups loyal to Tehran.&nbsp;

The incident took place just two days after three US troops were killed in a drone attack on a military outpost in Jordan, which heightened regional tensions.&nbsp;

Rami Abdel Rahman, who is the director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said that "Israeli strikes targeted a base belonging to Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guards, killing seven people" including pro-Iran fighters.&nbsp;

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He said that two of those killed were Syrian, including a security escort to an Iranian officer.&nbsp;

Rahman further added that it was unclear whether civilians were among the dead in the attack, which struck Sayyida Zeinab, south of Damascus.&nbsp;

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Besides the war monitor, the Syrian defence ministry also reported an "air attack" and blamed it on Israel. It said strikes around 1:00 pm (1000 GMT) targeted multiple locations south of Damascus.&nbsp;

In a post on social media, the ministry released a statement, stating that "a number of Iranian advisers" were killed. It later revised it to remove any mention of the Iranian advisers.&nbsp;

According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, "The Zionist regime (Israel) targeted an Iranian advisory centre in the Sayyida Zeinab area."&nbsp;

But Hossein Akbari, who is Iran's ambassador to Syria, denied in a social media post that an advisory centre had been struck or that "any Iranian citizens or advisers (were) martyred" in the attack.&nbsp;

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<h2>US reaction to Jordan attack&nbsp;</h2>

John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson, said that the White House is not seeking a war with Iran or regional escalation.&nbsp;

In an interview on NBC Television, he said: "What we want is a stable, secure, prosperous Middle East, and we want these attacks to stop."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces and said that America "shall respond".&nbsp;

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A war monitor said that Israeli strikes in Syria on Monday (Jan 29) killed at least seven people, including pro-Iran fighters. This becomes the latest such attack in the country against groups loyal to Tehran.

A war monitor said that Israeli strikes in Syria on Monday (Jan 29) killed at least seven people, including pro-Iran fighters. This becomes the latest such attack in the country against groups loyal to Tehran. The incident took place just two days after three US troops were killed in a drone attack on a military outpost in Jordan, which heightened regional tensions. Rami Abdel Rahman, who is the director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said that "Israeli strikes targeted a base belonging to Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guards, killing seven people" including pro-Iran fighters. Also read: Russian warship conducts anti-submarine exercise in South China Sea He said that two of those killed were Syrian, including a security escort to an Iranian officer. Rahman further added that it was unclear whether civilians were among the dead in the attack, which struck Sayyida Zeinab, south of Damascus. #SOHR Ongoing escalation | Iran-backed groups target largest US base in Syriahttps://t.co/aSNtexuJqR — المرصد السوري لحقوق الإنسان (@syriahr) January 29, 2024 × Besides the war monitor, the Syrian defence ministry also reported an "air attack" and blamed it on Israel. It said strikes around 1:00 pm (1000 GMT) targeted multiple locations south of Damascus. In a post on social media, the ministry released a statement, stating that "a number of Iranian advisers" were killed. It later revised it to remove any mention of the Iranian advisers. According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, "The Zionist regime (Israel) targeted an Iranian advisory centre in the Sayyida Zeinab area." But Hossein Akbari, who is Iran's ambassador to Syria, denied in a social media post that an advisory centre had been struck or that "any Iranian citizens or advisers (were) martyred" in the attack. Also read: Yemen’s Houthi rebels open seized cargo ship to sightseers US reaction to Jordan attack John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson, said that the White House is not seeking a war with Iran or regional escalation. In an interview on NBC Television, he said: "What we want is a stable, secure, prosperous Middle East, and we want these attacks to stop." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces and said that America "shall respond". Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East Crisis: Israeli strikes in Syria kill 7, including pro-Iran fighters

Gaza officials on Saturday (Dec 23) said that the Israeli strikes had claimed the lives of more than 200 people in 24 hours amidst an upsurge in attacks in the West Bank.

Israel continued with its counter-offensive aiming at the southern Gaza Strip, with clouds of grey and black smoke rising over Khan Yunis city, as per news agency AFP reports.

In the past 24 hours, at least 201 deaths were reported by the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, taking the toll to 20,258 since the war broke out, and most of the victims were women and children as per claims by Hamas.

The fighting between the two sides began when the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched unprecedented attacks against Israel on Oct 7, killing about 1,140 Israelis, mostly civilians.

Israel, in response, launched retaliatory attacks vowing to destroy the Palestinian militant group.

Saturday's strikes came after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution demanding "immediate, safe and unhindered" deliveries of life-saving aid to Gaza "at scale".&nbsp;

It also called for the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities", but did not seek an immediate end to combat.

The Gaza health ministry said dozens of Palestinians were killed this week and publicly "executed" in northern Gaza.

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The Israeli "massacre resulted in the death of dozens" of people in Jabalia camp and Jabalia town, ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said.

<h2>Five soldiers killed in Gaza since Friday&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that five of its soldiers lost their lives in the fighting since Friday (Dec 22).

The army said in a statement that four of its soldiers were killed on Friday, whereas a fifth was killed on Saturday in the Palestinian territory's north.

This brought the number of troops killed inside the Gaza Strip to 144 since the start of Israel's large-scale ground offensive on October 27.

<h2>UN resolution urges more aid</h2>

On the other hand, members of the UN Security Council, late on Friday passed a resolution demanding "immediate, safe and unhindered" deliveries of life-saving aid be rushed to Gaza "at scale".

Israel has said Gaza crossings under its control were closed for aid deliveries on Saturday&nbsp;"in line with the agreement reached with the US, Egypt and the UN", leaving only the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian border open.

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Gaza officials on Saturday (Dec 23) said that the Israeli strikes had claimed the lives of more than 200 people in 24 hours amidst an upsurge in attacks in the West Bank.

Gaza officials on Saturday (Dec 23) said that the Israeli strikes had claimed the lives of more than 200 people in 24 hours amidst an upsurge in attacks in the West Bank. Israel continued with its counter-offensive aiming at the southern Gaza Strip, with clouds of grey and black smoke rising over Khan Yunis city, as per news agency AFP reports. In the past 24 hours, at least 201 deaths were reported by the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, taking the toll to 20,258 since the war broke out, and most of the victims were women and children as per claims by Hamas. The fighting between the two sides began when the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched unprecedented attacks against Israel on Oct 7, killing about 1,140 Israelis, mostly civilians. Israel, in response, launched retaliatory attacks vowing to destroy the Palestinian militant group. Saturday's strikes came after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution demanding "immediate, safe and unhindered" deliveries of life-saving aid to Gaza "at scale". It also called for the creation of "conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities", but did not seek an immediate end to combat. The Gaza health ministry said dozens of Palestinians were killed this week and publicly "executed" in northern Gaza. Also read: Yemen's warring parties commit to new ceasefire, agree to UN-led peace process The Israeli "massacre resulted in the death of dozens" of people in Jabalia camp and Jabalia town, ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said. Five soldiers killed in Gaza since Friday Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that five of its soldiers lost their lives in the fighting since Friday (Dec 22). The army said in a statement that four of its soldiers were killed on Friday, whereas a fifth was killed on Saturday in the Palestinian territory's north. This brought the number of troops killed inside the Gaza Strip to 144 since the start of Israel's large-scale ground offensive on October 27. UN resolution urges more aid On the other hand, members of the UN Security Council, late on Friday passed a resolution demanding "immediate, safe and unhindered" deliveries of life-saving aid be rushed to Gaza "at scale". Israel has said Gaza crossings under its control were closed for aid deliveries on Saturday "in line with the agreement reached with the US, Egypt and the UN", leaving only the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian border open. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 200 in 24 hours, claims Hamas

Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed two Syrian soldiers and wounded six others on Syria's west coast, state media said, quoting a military source.

"At exactly 17:22 (1422 GMT) this afternoon, the Israeli enemy carried out strikes...from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea targeting some of our air defence sites in Tartus," the official news agency SANA quoted the source as saying.

"The aggression led to the death of two soldiers, and wounded six others," it added.

During more than a decade of war in Syria, neighbouring Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Wednesday's strikes also targeted a weapons depot belonging to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

The British-based monitor with a network of sources inside Syria confirmed the death of the two soldiers, adding that a fighter whose nationality was unknown was also killed "in attacks believed to be Israeli missile fire".

Since the start of the war in Syria, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, mainly targeting forces backed by Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah, allies of Damascus and sworn enemies of Israel, as well as the Syrian army.

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Israel rarely comments on individual strikes it carries out on targets in Syria, but it has repeatedly said it would not allow its archfoe Iran, which supports Damascus, to expand its footprint there.

When questioned by AFP on Wednesday, an Israeli army spokesman said he didn't comment on "foreign media reports".

Later in the evening, Israeli aircraft again targeted Syria, targeting the scientific research centre in the mountains of the village of Taqsis, in the province of Hama, where explosions were heard, the Syrian Observatory said, reporting no casualties.

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Syria's war has killed more than half a million people since it broke out in 2011, sparked by the repression of pro-democracy protests.

It quickly escalated into a deadly conflict that pulled in foreign powers and jihadist insurgents.

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Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed two Syrian soldiers and wounded six others on Syria's west coast, state media said, quoting a military source. "At exactly 17:22 (1422 GMT) this afternoon, the Israeli enemy carried out strikes.

Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed two Syrian soldiers and wounded six others on Syria's west coast, state media said, quoting a military source. "At exactly 17:22 (1422 GMT) this afternoon, the Israeli enemy carried out strikes...from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea targeting some of our air defence sites in Tartus," the official news agency SANA quoted the source as saying. "The aggression led to the death of two soldiers, and wounded six others," it added. During more than a decade of war in Syria, neighbouring Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Wednesday's strikes also targeted a weapons depot belonging to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The British-based monitor with a network of sources inside Syria confirmed the death of the two soldiers, adding that a fighter whose nationality was unknown was also killed "in attacks believed to be Israeli missile fire". Since the start of the war in Syria, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, mainly targeting forces backed by Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah, allies of Damascus and sworn enemies of Israel, as well as the Syrian army. Watch | Israeli air strikes hit 'anti-aircraft battery' in Syria × Israel rarely comments on individual strikes it carries out on targets in Syria, but it has repeatedly said it would not allow its archfoe Iran, which supports Damascus, to expand its footprint there. When questioned by AFP on Wednesday, an Israeli army spokesman said he didn't comment on "foreign media reports". Later in the evening, Israeli aircraft again targeted Syria, targeting the scientific research centre in the mountains of the village of Taqsis, in the province of Hama, where explosions were heard, the Syrian Observatory said, reporting no casualties. Also read | At least four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strikes near Damascus: Reports Syria's war has killed more than half a million people since it broke out in 2011, sparked by the repression of pro-democracy protests. It quickly escalated into a deadly conflict that pulled in foreign powers and jihadist insurgents. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israeli strikes along west coast kill two Syrian soldiers: Report

The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades, which is the armed branch of the group, read: "Ali Ghali... commander of the rocket launch unit... was assassinated in the south of the Gaza Strip along with other martyrs." Besides the announcement by the Palestinian group, the Israeli army also said that it targeted Ghali in the strike.&nbsp;

More than 22 Palestinians were reportedly killed over two days as Israel's army and Gaza militants exchanged heavy cross-border fire. This is the worst escalation of violence to hit the coastal territory in months.&nbsp;

Palestinian health officials claimed that among the total fatalities, at least five women and five children, as well as three senior Islamic Jihad commanders and four gunmen have been killed since the fighting began.&nbsp;

Israeli officials have said Egypt was working on a possible truce with the militant group Islamic Jihad as blaring sirens warned of incoming rockets in the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south.&nbsp;

Islamic Jihad spokesman Dawoud Shehab said that Cairo had begun brokering a ceasefire. Egypt previously mediated in previous rounds of fighting.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Israeli missile strikes continue across Gaza border, Islamic Jihadists retaliate over 100 rockets&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told public broadcaster Kan that the government was examining Egypt's proposals. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in broadcast remarks that Islamic Jihad had sustained a serious blow. However, the prime minister cautioned: "The campaign is not over yet."&nbsp;

More than 130 targets were hit, including rocket-launching sites, the Israeli military said. Netanyahu said that more than 400 rockets were fired, but a quarter of which fell short in Gaza.&nbsp;

As rockets streaked through the sky, Israeli TV showed air defence systems intercepting rockets above Tel Aviv skies.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said that for the first time, an air-defense system known as David's Sling intercepted a rocket. The system, developed with the US, is meant to intercept medium-range threats and is part of a multi-layered air defence that also includes the better-known Iron Dome anti-rocket system. Israeli media said a previous attempt to use the system several years ago had failed.&nbsp;

The army said that schools would remain closed and restrictions on large gatherings would remain in place in southern Israel until at least till Friday. Residents were instructed to stay near bomb shelters.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile, in a move that could further raise tensions, Israeli police said they would permit a Jewish ultranationalist parade to take place next week. The parade, meant to celebrate Israel's capture of east Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites, marches through the heart of the Old City's Muslim Quarter and often leads to friction with local Palestinians.&nbsp;

<h2>Urgent calls for de-escalation&nbsp;</h2>

The White House said that national security advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the need for de-escalation during a call on Wednesday with the head of Israel's National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi.&nbsp;

"Sullivan ... noted continued regional efforts to broker a ceasefire, and emphasized the need to deescalate tensions and prevent further loss of life," according to a White House readout.

The Arab League also condemned the "aggressive (and) barbaric Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip, which targeted civilians, children and women in residential neighbourhoods".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad said on Thursday (May 11) that one of its military leaders was killed in a pre-dawn strike launched by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. A statement from the Al-Quds Brigades, which is the armed branch of the group, read: "Ali Ghali... commander of the rocket launch unit... was assassinated in the south of the Gaza Strip along with other martyrs." Besides the announcement by the Palestinian group, the Israeli army also said that it targeted Ghali in the strike. More than 22 Palestinians were reportedly killed over two days as Israel's army and Gaza militants exchanged heavy cross-border fire. This is the worst escalation of violence to hit the coastal territory in months. Palestinian health officials claimed that among the total fatalities, at least five women and five children, as well as three senior Islamic Jihad commanders and four gunmen have been killed since the fighting began. Israeli officials have said Egypt was working on a possible truce with the militant group Islamic Jihad as blaring sirens warned of incoming rockets in the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south. Islamic Jihad spokesman Dawoud Shehab said that Cairo had begun brokering a ceasefire. Egypt previously mediated in previous rounds of fighting. WATCH | Israeli missile strikes continue across Gaza border, Islamic Jihadists retaliate over 100 rockets × Meanwhile, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told public broadcaster Kan that the government was examining Egypt's proposals. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in broadcast remarks that Islamic Jihad had sustained a serious blow. However, the prime minister cautioned: "The campaign is not over yet." More than 130 targets were hit, including rocket-launching sites, the Israeli military said. Netanyahu said that more than 400 rockets were fired, but a quarter of which fell short in Gaza. As rockets streaked through the sky, Israeli TV showed air defence systems intercepting rockets above Tel Aviv skies. The Israeli military said that for the first time, an air-defense system known as David's Sling intercepted a rocket. The system, developed with the US, is meant to intercept medium-range threats and is part of a multi-layered air defence that also includes the better-known Iron Dome anti-rocket system. Israeli media said a previous attempt to use the system several years ago had failed. The army said that schools would remain closed and restrictions on large gatherings would remain in place in southern Israel until at least till Friday. Residents were instructed to stay near bomb shelters. Meanwhile, in a move that could further raise tensions, Israeli police said they would permit a Jewish ultranationalist parade to take place next week. The parade, meant to celebrate Israel's capture of east Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites, marches through the heart of the Old City's Muslim Quarter and often leads to friction with local Palestinians. Urgent calls for de-escalation The White House said that national security advisor Jake Sullivan emphasised the need for de-escalation during a call on Wednesday with the head of Israel's National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi. "Sullivan ... noted continued regional efforts to broker a ceasefire, and emphasized the need to deescalate tensions and prevent further loss of life," according to a White House readout. The Arab League also condemned the "aggressive (and) barbaric Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip, which targeted civilians, children and women in residential neighbourhoods". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Islamic Jihad says military leader killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Four civilians, including two children, were killed by Israeli strikes on the Syrian province of Hama at dawn on Friday.

The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that a Syrian military source as saying that the country's air defences responded to Israeli missiles in the central province, "intercepting most" of them.

It later said "the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a family, including a father, mother and two children", adding another four people were wounded and three houses destroyed on the western edges of Hama city.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the Israeli raids targetted Syrian military sites and resulted in the "destruction" of five of them in an area of Hama where Iran-backed fighters are present.

The civilians were, however, killed by "debris from one of the Syrian anti-aircraft defence missiles that fell on a house in a densely populated neighbourhood".

Israeli strikes on eastern Syria killed 57 government and allied fighters on January 13, in the deadliest raids since the Jewish state launched its air assault on targets in the war-torn country, the Observatory said.

Israel routinely carries out raids in Syria, mostly against targets linked to Iran in what it says is a bid to prevent its arch foe from consolidating a foothold on its northern border.

Four civilians, including two children, were killed by Israeli strikes on the Syrian province of Hama at dawn on Friday. The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that a Syrian military source as saying that the country's air defences responded to Israeli missiles in the central province, "intercepting most" of them.

Four civilians, including two children, were killed by Israeli strikes on the Syrian province of Hama at dawn on Friday. The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that a Syrian military source as saying that the country's air defences responded to Israeli missiles in the central province, "intercepting most" of them. It later said "the Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a family, including a father, mother and two children", adding another four people were wounded and three houses destroyed on the western edges of Hama city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the Israeli raids targetted Syrian military sites and resulted in the "destruction" of five of them in an area of Hama where Iran-backed fighters are present. The civilians were, however, killed by "debris from one of the Syrian anti-aircraft defence missiles that fell on a house in a densely populated neighbourhood". Israeli strikes on eastern Syria killed 57 government and allied fighters on January 13, in the deadliest raids since the Jewish state launched its air assault on targets in the war-torn country, the Observatory said. Israel routinely carries out raids in Syria, mostly against targets linked to Iran in what it says is a bid to prevent its arch foe from consolidating a foothold on its northern border.

Israeli strikes kill four civilians in Syria

Israel's army on Sunday denied claims from Gazan authorities that an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-vows-more-massive-strikes-in-response-to-gaza-rockets-216066">Israeli strike killed a pregnant Palestinian mother</a> and her baby, saying errant Hamas fire was to blame for the deaths.

"The terror organisations' propaganda at its finest," Israeli army spokesman Ronen Manelis said on Twitter.

"The mother and girl they're claiming in Gaza that were killed in an (Israeli) attack were killed by Hamas use of weapons," he added, without providing further details.

Another Israeli military spokesman, Jonathan Conricus, told journalists later that based on intelligence "we are now confident" that the deaths were not due to an Israeli strike.

"Their unfortunate death was not a result of (Israeli) weaponry but a Hamas rocket that was fired and exploded not where it was supposed to," he said.

The Gazan health ministry said on Saturday that Falestine Abu Arar, 37, and her 14-month-old daughter were killed by an Israeli strike that hit their home.

A severe escalation that began Saturday has seen Palestinian militants fire some 430 rockets from Gaza, Israel's army says.&nbsp;

Israel has responded with waves of air and tank strikes and says it is targeting only military-related sites.

Four other Palestinians have been reported killed, including at least two militants.

One Israeli civilian was killed in a rocket strike on the city of Ashkelon near the Gaza border.

Israel's army on Sunday denied claims from Gazan authorities that an Israeli strike killed a pregnant Palestinian mother and her baby, saying errant Hamas fire was to blame for the deaths.

Israel's army on Sunday denied claims from Gazan authorities that an Israeli strike killed a pregnant Palestinian mother and her baby, saying errant Hamas fire was to blame for the deaths. "The terror organisations' propaganda at its finest," Israeli army spokesman Ronen Manelis said on Twitter. "The mother and girl they're claiming in Gaza that were killed in an (Israeli) attack were killed by Hamas use of weapons," he added, without providing further details. Another Israeli military spokesman, Jonathan Conricus, told journalists later that based on intelligence "we are now confident" that the deaths were not due to an Israeli strike. "Their unfortunate death was not a result of (Israeli) weaponry but a Hamas rocket that was fired and exploded not where it was supposed to," he said. The Gazan health ministry said on Saturday that Falestine Abu Arar, 37, and her 14-month-old daughter were killed by an Israeli strike that hit their home. A severe escalation that began Saturday has seen Palestinian militants fire some 430 rockets from Gaza, Israel's army says. Israel has responded with waves of air and tank strikes and says it is targeting only military-related sites. Four other Palestinians have been reported killed, including at least two militants. One Israeli civilian was killed in a rocket strike on the city of Ashkelon near the Gaza border.

Israel army denies Gaza mother, baby killed by strike

At least 28 pro-government fighters have been killed in a string of blasts at a regime airbase in central Syria earlier this week, a monitor said Sunday giving a new toll.

The deadly explosions tore through weapons and fuel depots on Friday at a military airport in Syria's Hama province, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.&nbsp

"The toll has gone up to at least 28 regime forces and loyalist fighters, all Syrian," said the Britain-based monitor, after initially reporting 11 killed.

It said the death toll could rise as "dozens" are wounded "some in of them in critical condition," it said.

Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said there may also be casualties from other nationalities, as fighters from regime backer Iran and allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah were deployed there.

But a joint operations room of Syria's regional allies denied any of their forces had been killed in the explosions.

"We have no military advisers in the Hama airbase. We have no depots and have not positioned forces from Iran or elsewhere at this airport," it said in a statement carried on Hezbollah's War Media Channel.&nbsp

Syrian state media reported the blasts at the time but did not provide any details, while the Observatory had said they were likely due to a technical malfunction.&nbsp

Tensions are high in Syria after several Israeli strikes in recent weeks on regime positions, as well as military installations reportedly used by Iran.&nbsp

The latest wave came in the early hours of May 10, when Israel carried out dozens of raids against what it said were "Iranian" targets in Syria.&nbsp

Israel has repeatedly threatened to act if Iran developed an entrenched military presence in southern Syria, which borders the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.&nbsp

More than 350,000 people have been killed since Syria's conflict erupted in March 2011 with protests that spiralled into a brutal war.

At least 28 pro-government fighters have been killed in a string of blasts at a regime airbase in central Syria earlier this week, a monitor said Sunday giving a new toll

At least 28 pro-government fighters have been killed in a string of blasts at a regime airbase in central Syria earlier this week, a monitor said Sunday giving a new toll. The deadly explosions tore through weapons and fuel depots on Friday at a military airport in Syria's Hama province, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. "The toll has gone up to at least 28 regime forces and loyalist fighters, all Syrian," said the Britain-based monitor, after initially reporting 11 killed. It said the death toll could rise as "dozens" are wounded "some in of them in critical condition," it said. Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said there may also be casualties from other nationalities, as fighters from regime backer Iran and allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah were deployed there. But a joint operations room of Syria's regional allies denied any of their forces had been killed in the explosions. "We have no military advisers in the Hama airbase. We have no depots and have not positioned forces from Iran or elsewhere at this airport," it said in a statement carried on Hezbollah's War Media Channel. Syrian state media reported the blasts at the time but did not provide any details, while the Observatory had said they were likely due to a technical malfunction. Tensions are high in Syria after several Israeli strikes in recent weeks on regime positions, as well as military installations reportedly used by Iran. The latest wave came in the early hours of May 10, when Israel carried out dozens of raids against what it said were "Iranian" targets in Syria. Israel has repeatedly threatened to act if Iran developed an entrenched military presence in southern Syria, which borders the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. More than 350,000 people have been killed since Syria's conflict erupted in March 2011 with protests that spiralled into a brutal war.

Toll from blasts at Syria airbase climbs to 28: Monitor

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