The Israeli military said its fighter jets "eliminated" Hezbollah military commander in the area of Beirut on Tuesday, accusing him of being responsible for a rocket strike on the annexed Golan Heights. Watch to know more.

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The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah confirmed Wednesday that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut. Watch to know more.

Hezbollah confirms death of top commander Fuad Shukr in Israeli air strike

<p>The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice," Indian embassy in Beirut said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon," it&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.

The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative. "In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice," Indian embassy in Beirut said in a statement. "All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon," it added. Updated travel advisory for Indian Nationals. pic.twitter.com/vDTao33LnM — India in Lebanon (@IndiaInLebanon) August 1, 2024 × "Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut." This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon.

India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil

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The US is working towards preventing an escalation amid the threat of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Both sides have previously indicated they want to avoid war but have also said they are ready for it. The question is can Israel afford to open another front against Lebanon? The Israeli leadership is facing protests from angry Israelis. On Monday, a group of far-right protesters even breached the IDF's Sde Teiman base. It comes at a time when the Israeli military is stretched thin. As war unity gets tested, questions emerge as to whether Israel can take on Hezbollah. Can a fractured Israel take on a united Hezbollah?

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Israel-Lebanon tensions escalate as Israeli forces target and strike in the heart of Beirut, claiming to target a Hezbollah commander. The attack comes a day after an airstrike killed several children in a Druze village at Golan Heights.

Just in | Israeli military targets Lebanon's capital, IDF confirms attack

Is Israel's staunch ally the United States tipping Hezbollah to avert a wider war? Now West Asia is on edge ever since the weekend attack on Golan Heights which Israel blames on the Iran backed Hezbollah that killed 12 children. Watch in for more details!

Golan Heights strike: US role questioned after Lebanese general's interview

West Asia is on edge. The fear of an all-out war between Israel and Iran backed Hezbollah is looming large in the region yet again and this comes after a rocket attack in Golan heights killed 12 teenagers and children. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Lebanon braces for Israel's reprisal

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: What would be Netanyahu's next move?

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Fears of an all-out war in West Asia

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<p>An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed four fighters of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Saturday, a security source told <em>AFP</em>.<br />
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"Four Hezbollah fighters were killed in an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Kila," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;<br />
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Hezbollah, which has exchanged near-daily cross-border fire with the Israeli army since the Gaza war erupted last October, confirmed the deaths of four of its fighters.</p>

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An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed four fighters of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Saturday, a security source told AFP. "Four Hezbollah fighters were killed in an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Kila," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed four fighters of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Saturday, a security source told AFP. "Four Hezbollah fighters were killed in an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Kila," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Hezbollah, which has exchanged near-daily cross-border fire with the Israeli army since the Gaza war erupted last October, confirmed the deaths of four of its fighters. Watch | Tensions at Israel-Hezbollah border: Is Israel inching towards a war in North? × 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.

Four Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

Israel has alleged that Hezbollah used the Falaq-1 rocket to Target civilians in the Golan Heights. Let's take a look at the missile used in the attack.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: All about Falaq-1 rockets

A rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people including children on Saturday, Israeli authorities said, blaming Hezbollah and vowing to inflict a heavy price on the Iran-backed Lebanese group.

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Golan heights attack: Israel blames Hezbollah, retaliates with strikes in Lebanon

<p>The ongoing war in Gaza stands on the cusp of spilling into neighbouring Lebanon as Israel said it carried&nbsp;out a series of retaliatory strikes inside the country, a day after a fatal attack on annexed Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens on Saturday (Jul 27).</p>

<p>The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday it bombed Hezbollah's weapons depots and infrastructure in eastern Lebanon, in Shabriha and Burj el-Shemali near the southern city of Tyre, and the villages of Kafr Lila or Kfar Kila, Rab el-Thalathine, Khiam and Tayr Harfa.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Israeli foreign ministry said the Lebanon-based militant group had crossed its "red line" by staging the attack.</p>

<p>“Saturday’s massacre constitutes the crossing of all red lines by Hezbollah. This is not an army fighting another army, rather it is a terrorist organisation deliberately shooting at civilians,” the ministry said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hezbollah on Saturday firmly denied its involvement in the attack.</p>

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<p>In a statement, Hezbollah said, "The Islamic Resistance has absolutely nothing to do with the incident, and categorically denies all false allegations in this regard."</p>

<h2><strong>Iran and Syria react</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, neighbours Iran and Syria reacted to the developments in Golan Heights on Sunday and blamed the Jewish nation for distracting the public from the conflict in Gaza.</p>

<p>“After 10 months of mass killing in the Gaza Strip and mass murder of Palestinian children and women, the apartheid Israeli regime is trying to distract public opinion and global attention from its wide-ranging crimes in Palestine using a fabricated scenario,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in a statement on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Syria said Israel itself had orchestrated this attack to "fabricate pretexts to expand the scope of its aggression."</p>

<p>Israel committed a "heinous crime...with the intention of escalating the situation in the region," the Syrian foreign ministry said.</p>

<p>“Our people in the occupied Syrian Golan, who have refused for decades of Israeli occupation to give up their Syrian Arab identity, will not be fooled by the occupation’s lies and false accusations that the Lebanese national resistance bombed Majdal Shams," it further stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The ongoing war in Gaza stands on the cusp of spilling into neighbouring Lebanon as Israel said it carried out a series of retaliatory strikes inside the country, a day after a fatal attack on annexed Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens on Saturday (Jul 27).

The ongoing war in Gaza stands on the cusp of spilling into neighbouring Lebanon as Israel said it carried out a series of retaliatory strikes inside the country, a day after a fatal attack on annexed Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens on Saturday (Jul 27). The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday it bombed Hezbollah's weapons depots and infrastructure in eastern Lebanon, in Shabriha and Burj el-Shemali near the southern city of Tyre, and the villages of Kafr Lila or Kfar Kila, Rab el-Thalathine, Khiam and Tayr Harfa. Earlier, the Israeli foreign ministry said the Lebanon-based militant group had crossed its "red line" by staging the attack. “Saturday’s massacre constitutes the crossing of all red lines by Hezbollah. This is not an army fighting another army, rather it is a terrorist organisation deliberately shooting at civilians,” the ministry said. Meanwhile, Hezbollah on Saturday firmly denied its involvement in the attack. Also read: Four Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon In a statement, Hezbollah said, "The Islamic Resistance has absolutely nothing to do with the incident, and categorically denies all false allegations in this regard." Iran and Syria react Meanwhile, neighbours Iran and Syria reacted to the developments in Golan Heights on Sunday and blamed the Jewish nation for distracting the public from the conflict in Gaza. “After 10 months of mass killing in the Gaza Strip and mass murder of Palestinian children and women, the apartheid Israeli regime is trying to distract public opinion and global attention from its wide-ranging crimes in Palestine using a fabricated scenario,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in a statement on Sunday. Also read: Golan Heights attack: Iran warns of consequences of Israeli attacks on Lebanon Meanwhile, Syria said Israel itself had orchestrated this attack to "fabricate pretexts to expand the scope of its aggression." Israel committed a "heinous crime...with the intention of escalating the situation in the region," the Syrian foreign ministry said. “Our people in the occupied Syrian Golan, who have refused for decades of Israeli occupation to give up their Syrian Arab identity, will not be fooled by the occupation’s lies and false accusations that the Lebanese national resistance bombed Majdal Shams," it further stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli jets bomb Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanon a day after Golan Heights attack

Golan heights attack: Hezbollah denies Israeli allegations

<p>At least ten people were killed on the&nbsp;Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday (Jul 27) after the town of&nbsp;Majdal Shams was hit by a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, reported news agency AFP.</p>

<p>Eli Bin, head of the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service, earlier reported that&nbsp;nine people had been killed and 34 wounded including 17 in critical condition.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said approximately 30 projectiles were fired from Lebanon.&nbsp;“A short while ago, sirens sounded in the area of Majdal Shams. One projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area. A hit was identified in the area. Injuries were reported,” the IDF said.</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear who fired the projectiles, with Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah firmly denying its involvement.</p>

<p>“The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon firmly denies the allegations made by some enemy media outlets and various media platforms regarding the targeting of Majdal Shams,” it said in a Telegram channel on Saturday.</p>

<p>The IDF on the other hand, blamed Hezbollah for the attack.</p>

<p>"The Hezbollah terrorist organisation is behind the rocket launch at a soccer field in Majdal Shams," the Israeli army said in a statement.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, local police said&nbsp;munitions have fallen in “multiple sites in the northern Golan.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hezbollah releases video of Golan Heights attack, fires dozens of Katyusha rockets</strong></p>

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<p>The local police officers are “securing the area and searching for additional remnants to eliminate any further risk to the public,” the Police Spokesperson’s Unit said.</p>

<p>CNN quoted Idan Avshalom, a senior medic from MDA as saying, “We arrived at a soccer field and saw destruction and objects on fire. Injured people were lying on the grass and the sights were dire. We immediately began triaging the injured, some of the injured were sent to local clinics and our teams were also directed to the clinics. During the incident there were additional alerts and the medical treatment of the injured is still ongoing.”</p>

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<p>Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been briefed about the situation and is holding consultations with&nbsp;his military secretary General Roman Gofman, the PM office said.</p>

<p>The Golan Heights are considered occupied territory under international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions. Israel seized the narrow strip of land from Syria in 1967 during the Six-Day War and annexed the land in 1981.&nbsp;</p>

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At least ten people were killed on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday (Jul 27) after the town of Majdal Shams was hit by a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, reported news agency AFP.

At least ten people were killed on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday (Jul 27) after the town of Majdal Shams was hit by a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, reported news agency AFP. Eli Bin, head of the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service, earlier reported that nine people had been killed and 34 wounded including 17 in critical condition. Earlier, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said approximately 30 projectiles were fired from Lebanon. “A short while ago, sirens sounded in the area of Majdal Shams. One projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area. A hit was identified in the area. Injuries were reported,” the IDF said. It was not immediately clear who fired the projectiles, with Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah firmly denying its involvement. “The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon firmly denies the allegations made by some enemy media outlets and various media platforms regarding the targeting of Majdal Shams,” it said in a Telegram channel on Saturday. The IDF on the other hand, blamed Hezbollah for the attack. "The Hezbollah terrorist organisation is behind the rocket launch at a soccer field in Majdal Shams," the Israeli army said in a statement. Meanwhile, local police said munitions have fallen in “multiple sites in the northern Golan.” Watch: Hezbollah releases video of Golan Heights attack, fires dozens of Katyusha rockets × The local police officers are “securing the area and searching for additional remnants to eliminate any further risk to the public,” the Police Spokesperson’s Unit said. CNN quoted Idan Avshalom, a senior medic from MDA as saying, “We arrived at a soccer field and saw destruction and objects on fire. Injured people were lying on the grass and the sights were dire. We immediately began triaging the injured, some of the injured were sent to local clinics and our teams were also directed to the clinics. During the incident there were additional alerts and the medical treatment of the injured is still ongoing.” Also read: Hezbollah, Hamas launch rocket barrages at north Israel Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been briefed about the situation and is holding consultations with his military secretary General Roman Gofman, the PM office said. The Golan Heights are considered occupied territory under international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions. Israel seized the narrow strip of land from Syria in 1967 during the Six-Day War and annexed the land in 1981. (With inputs from agencies)

Rockets fired from Lebanon kill ten in annexed Golan Heights, IDF blames Hezbollah

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A large, long-range drone hit the centre of Tel Aviv, in an attack claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia that killed one man and slightly ounding four others, the Israeli military and emergency services said.

Tensions at Israel-Hezbollah border: Is Israel inching towards a war in North?

Sirens rang out in Northern Israel on Sunday warning the residents of incoming rocket barrage from Lebanon. Israeli military said the Lebanese Hezbollah group fired two large projectiles into Northern Israel. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah launches scores of rockets after killing of commander

<p>Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The major rocket and drone attack on northern Israel by the militant Iran-backed group was apparently in response to the killing of a senior commander a day earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel started after the Gaza war. It has been escalating since and getting worse for months, amid&nbsp;fears of a full-scale war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hezbollah, in a statement, said it launched "explosive drones" at eight Israeli military positions&nbsp;"as part of the response to the attack and the assassination carried out by the enemy" in southern Lebanon's Tyre area on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group further added that its fighters "carried out an aerial attack with a squadron of explosive drones" targeting Israeli bases across the border area including in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Iron Dome took down several of the missiles and fighter jets. It added that ground-based air defence systems intercepted the majority of the drones.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a report, the Times of Israel reported that the soldier who died was hit by one of the rockets that struck the Golan Heights. The report revealed his identity as Maj. (res.) Itay Galea, 38, a deputy company commander in the Yiftah Reserve Armored Brigade's 8679th unit, from Ramat Gan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Has Netanyahu lost the war? Gaza ceasefire 'within reach' yet bombing continues</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's retaliation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In retaliation, the IDF said it was carrying out waves of airstrikes in southern Lebanon that comprised some 200 rockets and 20 explosive-laden drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said on Thursday that it hit targets in south Lebanon. In a statement, the military said that Israeli forces were "striking launch posts in southern Lebanon" after "numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory".</p>

<p>Most were intercepted and "fires broke out in a number of areas in northern Israel", it added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights.

Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday (Jul 4), with Israel claiming that a reservist officer was killed in the Golan Heights. The major rocket and drone attack on northern Israel by the militant Iran-backed group was apparently in response to the killing of a senior commander a day earlier. The cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel started after the Gaza war. It has been escalating since and getting worse for months, amid fears of a full-scale war. Also read: Vladimir Putin believes Donald Trump is sincere about ending Ukraine war Hezbollah, in a statement, said it launched "explosive drones" at eight Israeli military positions "as part of the response to the attack and the assassination carried out by the enemy" in southern Lebanon's Tyre area on Wednesday. The group further added that its fighters "carried out an aerial attack with a squadron of explosive drones" targeting Israeli bases across the border area including in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Iron Dome took down several of the missiles and fighter jets. It added that ground-based air defence systems intercepted the majority of the drones. Also read: Israel approves three wildcat settlement outposts in West Bank: Watchdog In a report, the Times of Israel reported that the soldier who died was hit by one of the rockets that struck the Golan Heights. The report revealed his identity as Maj. (res.) Itay Galea, 38, a deputy company commander in the Yiftah Reserve Armored Brigade's 8679th unit, from Ramat Gan. Watch: Gravitas: Has Netanyahu lost the war? Gaza ceasefire 'within reach' yet bombing continues × Israel's retaliation In retaliation, the IDF said it was carrying out waves of airstrikes in southern Lebanon that comprised some 200 rockets and 20 explosive-laden drones. The Israeli military said on Thursday that it hit targets in south Lebanon. In a statement, the military said that Israeli forces were "striking launch posts in southern Lebanon" after "numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory". Most were intercepted and "fires broke out in a number of areas in northern Israel", it added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Is a war between Israel and Hezbollah inevitable? Despite efforts by the U.S. to tamp down the possibility of a full-blown war, all signs on the ground point to it. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that Israel has effectively lost sovereignty in the northern part of its country. Is Blinken admitting that Israel has lost control of a part of its territory to Hezbollah? Will Israel avenge this by invading Lebanon where Hezbollah is based? Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST to find out more.

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Efforts are being made to dial down the Israel-Hezbollah tensions but is an all-out war between the two inevitable? Molly Gambhir gets you the details.

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As border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalate, Lebanon's top leaders fight back a more dangerous enemy - war narratives. Here's a report on how Lebanese ministers and media debunked claims made by a popular UK newspaper.

Lebanon's leaders slam UK media claims: Beirut airport not a Hezbollah base

In response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Hezbollah claimed to have fired "dozens" of rockets onto a military base in northern Israel on Thursday. It also declared that four of its militants had perished in the attack.

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