<p>Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem&nbsp;delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his first speech,&nbsp;Qassem said he would accept a ceasefire with Israel under 'conditions' but vowed to continue on the path of Sayyed Hassen Nasrallah, the former Hezbollah chief killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.</p>

<p>"My work programme is a continuation of the work programme of our leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," Qassem announced.</p>

<p>The leader said in his address that the "Zionist regime" had committed "39,000 violations" against Lebanon.</p>

<p>He also accused Israel of seeking to build settlements in southern Lebanon.</p>

<p>Qassem claimed that both the US and the EU were partner in 'genocidal' crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon.</p>

<p>"Israel plans to occupy Lebanon and build settlements in the Arab country, but Hezbollah stands in the way of the Israeli regime,"&nbsp;Qassem said.</p>

<p>Qassem added that the group was recovering after sustaining "painful" blows over the last months.</p>

<p>The Hezbollah leader warned that&nbsp;the Jewish nation would face severe consequences if its forces didn't withdraw from Lebanese soil urgently.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/temporary-appointment-israels-explosive-message-to-hezbollahs-new-chief-qassem-772055"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem</strong></a></p>

<p>"Get out of our land to reduce your losses. If you stay, you will pay more than you have ever paid in your life," Qassem said in a pre-recorded speech, asserting Hezbollah could sustain fighting "for days, weeks and months".</p>

<h2><strong>Israel issues warning to&nbsp;Qassem&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in an explosive message to Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned that his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.”</p>

<p>Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.</p>

<p>The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general.

Hezbollah's new chief Naim Qassem delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday (Oct 30), a day after he was appointed as the Lebanon-based group's secretary general. In his first speech, Qassem said he would accept a ceasefire with Israel under 'conditions' but vowed to continue on the path of Sayyed Hassen Nasrallah, the former Hezbollah chief killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. "My work programme is a continuation of the work programme of our leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah," Qassem announced. The leader said in his address that the "Zionist regime" had committed "39,000 violations" against Lebanon. He also accused Israel of seeking to build settlements in southern Lebanon. Qassem claimed that both the US and the EU were partner in 'genocidal' crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. "Israel plans to occupy Lebanon and build settlements in the Arab country, but Hezbollah stands in the way of the Israeli regime," Qassem said. Qassem added that the group was recovering after sustaining "painful" blows over the last months. The Hezbollah leader warned that the Jewish nation would face severe consequences if its forces didn't withdraw from Lebanese soil urgently. Also read: ‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem "Get out of our land to reduce your losses. If you stay, you will pay more than you have ever paid in your life," Qassem said in a pre-recorded speech, asserting Hezbollah could sustain fighting "for days, weeks and months". Israel issues warning to Qassem Meanwhile, in an explosive message to Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned that his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.” Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Will accept truce with Israel under conditions,' Hezbollah's new chief Qassem delivers inaugural address

<p>In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.”</p>

<p>Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27.</p>

<p>The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.”</p>

<p>The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the only possible solution to the Lebanon conflict was the elimination of the Hezbollah organisation. "There is no solution in Lebanon except to dismantle this organisation," it declared.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Naim Qassem?</strong></h2>

<p>It was in 1991 when Qassem was appointed the deputy chief of the Lebanon-based&nbsp;militant group by then-secretary General Abbas al-Musawi. However, al-Musawi was taken down by Israel the very next year, in 1992.</p>

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<p>Later, when&nbsp;Hassan Nasrallah became the chief, Qassem continued as the group’s deputy chief. He was the first Hezbollah leader to make a televised address following Nasrallah’s killing. He is also considered as the group’s official spokesperson, who often appears in interviews with foreign media.</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas says it’s open to peace</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday it was open to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire.</p>

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<p>Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, said that the group was in support of ending the suffering of the people in Gaza and establishing a permanent ceasefire.</p>

<p>However, Zuhri warned that such a peace deal or agreement must involve the complete withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade on the territory and the provision of humanitarian aid and relief material as well as reconstruction.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.

In an explosive message to new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday (Oct 30) warned his appointment was “temporary” and not “for long.” Gallant also posted a photo of the new leader, who was appointed on October 29 following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. The Israeli government also suggested that Qassem’s tenure may be brief, saying, “His tenure in this position may be the shortest in the history of this terrorist organisation if he follows in the footsteps of his predecessors.” The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the only possible solution to the Lebanon conflict was the elimination of the Hezbollah organisation. "There is no solution in Lebanon except to dismantle this organisation," it declared. Who is Naim Qassem? It was in 1991 when Qassem was appointed the deputy chief of the Lebanon-based militant group by then-secretary General Abbas al-Musawi. However, al-Musawi was taken down by Israel the very next year, in 1992. Also read: Israel attacks Iran: Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran Later, when Hassan Nasrallah became the chief, Qassem continued as the group’s deputy chief. He was the first Hezbollah leader to make a televised address following Nasrallah’s killing. He is also considered as the group’s official spokesperson, who often appears in interviews with foreign media. Hamas says it’s open to peace Meanwhile, Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday it was open to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire. Also read: West Asia crisis | Will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack: Iran Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, said that the group was in support of ending the suffering of the people in Gaza and establishing a permanent ceasefire. However, Zuhri warned that such a peace deal or agreement must involve the complete withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade on the territory and the provision of humanitarian aid and relief material as well as reconstruction. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem

<p>Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed Monday (Oct 29) that more than 12,000 soldiers have been affected to date since the war started on October 7 last year. "Eleven thousand soldiers were injured and 890 others killed,” Lapid claimed.</p>

<p>The figure suggested by Lapid is slightly above the official death toll of 772 soldiers; whereas the government says around 5,100 soldiers have been injured.</p>

<p>"There are limits to how much we accept the alternative facts,” Lapid said, arguing that his figures are "correct".</p>

<p>He also warned that the number of casualties will only increase if the Netanyahu government “doesn’t do anything”.</p>

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<p>Israel has doubled down on its military efforts in Gaza despite calls by the United Nations to implement an urgent ceasefire. So far, more than 43,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to Hamas. Mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed to make a breakthrough.</p>

<p>Israel on October 1 decided to expand the war into Lebanon, saying the operation was necessary for Israeli people in the North to be able to go back to their homes.</p>

<h2><strong>IDF announces death of four more soldiers</strong></h2>

<p>The IDF revealed Tuesday the names of four soldiers who were killed during operations in northern Gaza.</p>

<p>The troops are named as below:</p>

<ol>
	<li>Cpt. Yehonatan Joni Keren, 22, from Moledet</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Nisim Meytal, 20, from Hadera</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, 21, from Neve Tzuf</li>
	<li>Staff Sgt. Naor Haimov, 22, from Rosh Ha’ayin</li>
</ol>

<p>The four soldiers were fighting with the “Ghost” unit or the&nbsp;elite Multidomain Unit.</p>

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<p>IDF didn’t reveal what circumstances led to the death of the four troops but said an investigation was going on.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>


Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.

Israel’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being transparent about the Israel Defense Forces’ casualties in the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed Monday (Oct 29) that more than 12,000 soldiers have been affected to date since the war started on October 7 last year. "Eleven thousand soldiers were injured and 890 others killed,” Lapid claimed. The figure suggested by Lapid is slightly above the official death toll of 772 soldiers; whereas the government says around 5,100 soldiers have been injured. "There are limits to how much we accept the alternative facts,” Lapid said, arguing that his figures are "correct". He also warned that the number of casualties will only increase if the Netanyahu government “doesn’t do anything”. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as successor to late Hassan Nasrallah Israel has doubled down on its military efforts in Gaza despite calls by the United Nations to implement an urgent ceasefire. So far, more than 43,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to Hamas. Mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have so far failed to make a breakthrough. Israel on October 1 decided to expand the war into Lebanon, saying the operation was necessary for Israeli people in the North to be able to go back to their homes. IDF announces death of four more soldiers The IDF revealed Tuesday the names of four soldiers who were killed during operations in northern Gaza. The troops are named as below: Cpt. Yehonatan Joni Keren, 22, from Moledet Staff Sgt. Nisim Meytal, 20, from Hadera Staff Sgt. Aviv Gilboa, 21, from Neve Tzuf Staff Sgt. Naor Haimov, 22, from Rosh Ha’ayin The four soldiers were fighting with the “Ghost” unit or the elite Multidomain Unit. Also read: West Asia crisis: Netanyahu claims Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile'; Hezbollah fires projectiles into Israel IDF didn’t reveal what circumstances led to the death of the four troops but said an investigation was going on. (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.

'12,000 affected,’ Opposition leader Lapid accuses Netanyahu of hiding IDF’s casualties

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced its next chief, weeks after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency AFP,&nbsp;Naim Qassem will be the new leader of Hezbollah.&nbsp;Until now, Qassem had been serving as the deputy head of the Lebanese militant group.</p>

<p>"Hezbollah's (governing) Shura Council agreed to elect... Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary general of Hezbollah," the Iran-backed group said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Qassem&nbsp;had been tapped to make the first Hezbollah address since Nasrallah was killed.</p>

<h2><strong>Nasrallah's killing</strong></h2>

<p>Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli military airstrike on September 27. Nasrallah's death was a major blow to both Hezbollah and Iran,&nbsp;removing an influential ally who helped build Hezbollah into the linchpin of Tehran's network of allied groups in the Arab world.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is&nbsp;Naim Qassem?</strong></h2>

<p>Naim Qassem is a veteran figure in Hezbollah, having served as deputy secretary-general since 1991. He had been&nbsp;one of the leading spokesmen for the group, conducting many interviews with foreign media.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | WION Dispatch:&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify along Lebanon border</strong></p>

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<p>As cross-border hostilities raged with Israel during the Gaza war, he told Al Jazeera in June that Hezbollah's decision was not to widen the war but that it would fight one if it was imposed on it.</p>

<p>Even though it was clear that Qassem would be Nasrallah's successor, many experts pointed out that&nbsp;Hashem Safieddine could have been the next leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced its next chief, weeks after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Naim Qassem will be the new leader of Hezbollah.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced its next chief, weeks after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Naim Qassem will be the new leader of Hezbollah. Until now, Qassem had been serving as the deputy head of the Lebanese militant group. "Hezbollah's (governing) Shura Council agreed to elect... Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary general of Hezbollah," the Iran-backed group said in a statement. Also read | West Asia crisis: What is Hezbollah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hassan group that Israel is targeting? Qassem had been tapped to make the first Hezbollah address since Nasrallah was killed. Nasrallah's killing Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli military airstrike on September 27. Nasrallah's death was a major blow to both Hezbollah and Iran, removing an influential ally who helped build Hezbollah into the linchpin of Tehran's network of allied groups in the Arab world. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. Who is Naim Qassem? Naim Qassem is a veteran figure in Hezbollah, having served as deputy secretary-general since 1991. He had been one of the leading spokesmen for the group, conducting many interviews with foreign media. Also watch | WION Dispatch: Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify along Lebanon border × As cross-border hostilities raged with Israel during the Gaza war, he told Al Jazeera in June that Hezbollah's decision was not to widen the war but that it would fight one if it was imposed on it. Even though it was clear that Qassem would be Nasrallah's successor, many experts pointed out that Hashem Safieddine could have been the next leader. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as successor to late Hassan Nasrallah

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<p>Iraq said on Monday (Oct 28) that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN) over the Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran during the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the news agency said that the letter of complaint was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council.</p>

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<p>In a statement, Iraqi government spokesperson&nbsp;Bassim Alawadi said that the complaint letter condemned Israel's "blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by using Iraqi airspace to carry out an attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran on October 26."</p>

<h2><strong>The Israeli strikes on Iran</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (Oct&nbsp;26), the Israeli military launched strikes on Iran for the Islamic Republic's October 1 missile attack (on Israel). The Israeli military said three waves of jets&nbsp;struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western&nbsp;Iran.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/entitled-to-defend-iran-says-two-soldiers-dead-limited-damage-sustained-in-israeli-strikes-770930">‘Entitled to defend,’ Iran says four soldiers dead, ‘limited damage’ sustained in Israeli strikes</a></strong></p>

<p>Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and said the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself.</p>

<p>"Iran has the right and the duty to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression," the foreign ministry said, citing Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran&nbsp;warns&nbsp;Israel of 'bitter consequences' post-attack</strong></h2>

<p>Also on Monday, the top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Israel it would face "bitter consequences" after it attacks Iranian military sites.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Will Iran retaliate to Israeli strikes?</strong></p>

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<p>Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on Saturday.</p>

<p>Salami said the Israeli attack was a sign of "miscalculation and helplessness" as Israel battles Tehran-aligned militants in Gaza and Lebanon.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iraq said on Monday (Oct 28) that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN) over the Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran during the weekend.

Iraq said on Monday (Oct 28) that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN) over the Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran during the weekend. A report by the news agency said that the letter of complaint was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council. Also read | Israel attacks Iran: Researchers say Iran's former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities were hit In a statement, Iraqi government spokesperson Bassim Alawadi said that the complaint letter condemned Israel's "blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by using Iraqi airspace to carry out an attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran on October 26." The Israeli strikes on Iran On Saturday (Oct 26), the Israeli military launched strikes on Iran for the Islamic Republic's October 1 missile attack (on Israel). The Israeli military said three waves of jets struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran. Also read | ‘Entitled to defend,’ Iran says four soldiers dead, ‘limited damage’ sustained in Israeli strikes Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and said the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself. "Iran has the right and the duty to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression," the foreign ministry said, citing Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Iran warns Israel of 'bitter consequences' post-attack Also on Monday, the top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Israel it would face "bitter consequences" after it attacks Iranian military sites. Also watch | Will Iran retaliate to Israeli strikes? × Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on Saturday. Salami said the Israeli attack was a sign of "miscalculation and helplessness" as Israel battles Tehran-aligned militants in Gaza and Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel attacks Iran: Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran

<p>The Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday (Oct 28) that Tehran would "use all available" tools to respond to Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic last Saturday.</p>

<p>Addressing the weekly televised press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, "Iran will use all available tools to deliver a definite and effective response to the Zionist regime (Israel)."</p>

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<p>The nature of&nbsp;Iran's response depends on the nature of the Israeli attack, Baghaei added, without elaborating.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strikes on Iran</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (October 26), the Israeli military launched strikes on Iran in retaliation to&nbsp;the Islamic Republic's October 1 missile attack (on Israel). The Israeli military said three waves of jets struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran.</p>

<p>Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and that the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Will Iran retaliate to Israeli strikes?</strong></p>

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<p>"Iran has the right and the duty to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression," the foreign ministry said, citing Article 51 of the United Nations (UN) Charter.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran should determine how to respond to Israel: Supreme leader</strong></h2>

<p>Foreign ministry spokesperson&nbsp;Baghaei's remarks came a day after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei&nbsp;said that Iranian officials&nbsp;should determine how best to demonstrate&nbsp; Tehran's power to Israel after the attack on October 26.</p>

<p>"The evil committed by the Zionist regime (Israel) two nights ago should neither be downplayed nor exaggerated,"&nbsp;state media cited&nbsp;Khamenei as saying.</p>

<p>Iran&nbsp;on Saturday played down Israel's overnight air attack against&nbsp;Iranian military targets, saying it caused only limited damage.&nbsp;</p>

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The Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday (Oct 28) that Tehran would "use all available" tools to respond to Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic last Saturday.

The Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday (Oct 28) that Tehran would "use all available" tools to respond to Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic last Saturday. Addressing the weekly televised press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, "Iran will use all available tools to deliver a definite and effective response to the Zionist regime (Israel)." Also read | Israel attacks Iran: Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran The nature of Iran's response depends on the nature of the Israeli attack, Baghaei added, without elaborating. Israeli strikes on Iran On Saturday (October 26), the Israeli military launched strikes on Iran in retaliation to the Islamic Republic's October 1 missile attack (on Israel). The Israeli military said three waves of jets struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran. Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and that the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself. Also watch | Will Iran retaliate to Israeli strikes? × "Iran has the right and the duty to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression," the foreign ministry said, citing Article 51 of the United Nations (UN) Charter. Iran should determine how to respond to Israel: Supreme leader Foreign ministry spokesperson Baghaei's remarks came a day after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iranian officials should determine how best to demonstrate Tehran's power to Israel after the attack on October 26. "The evil committed by the Zionist regime (Israel) two nights ago should neither be downplayed nor exaggerated," state media cited Khamenei as saying. Iran on Saturday played down Israel's overnight air attack against Iranian military targets, saying it caused only limited damage. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis | Will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack: Iran

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<p>Israel's widespread strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26) hit the latter's&nbsp;former nuclear weapons test building and missile facilities, the news agency Reuters reported on Sunday, citing researchers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The assessments based on commercial satellite imagery were reached separately by David Albright, a former United Nations (UN)&nbsp;weapons inspector, and Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at CNA, a think tank based in Washington.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to Reuters, Albright and Eveleth said that Israel struck buildings&nbsp;in Parchin, a massive military complex near Tehran. Israel also hit Khojir, according to Eveleth, a sprawling missile production site near Tehran.</p>

<h2><strong>'Israeli strikes may hamper&nbsp;Iran's ability to mass produce missiles'</strong></h2>

<p>Saturday's strikes by the Israeli military were in retaliation for Iran's October 1 missile attack. The Israeli military said three waves of jets&nbsp;struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western&nbsp;Iran.</p>

<p>Speaking to Reuters,&nbsp;Decker Eveleth said that the Israeli strikes might have hampered Tehran's ability to mass-produce missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World At War: What did Israel's low-key attack on Iran achieve?</strong></p>

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<p>The researcher&nbsp;pointed out that with a limited operation, Israel might have made it more difficult for any future&nbsp;Iranian missile attack to pierce Israel's missile defences.</p>

<p>"The strikes appear to be highly accurate," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Taleghan 2 appears to have been destroyed'</strong></h2>

<p>In a series of posts on the social media platform X,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>David Albright said that commercial satellite imagery showed that Israel hit a building in Parchin called Taleghan 2 that was used for testing activities during the Amad Plan,&nbsp;Iran's defunct nuclear weapons development programme.</p>

<p>According to the UN's&nbsp;International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and American intelligence,&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;shuttered the programme in 2003.</p>

<p>Reuters reported that Albright was given access to the programme's files for a book after they were stolen from Tehran by Israel's Mossad&nbsp;in 2018.</p>

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<p>On X, he said the archives revealed that&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;kept important test equipment in Taleghan 2.</p>

<p>Albright pointed out that Iran might have removed key materials before the Israeli strikes. But "even if no equipment remained inside," the building would have provided "intrinsic value" for future nuclear weapons-related activities, he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Eveleth said an image of Parchin from Planet Labs, a commercial satellite firm, showed that Israel destroyed three ballistic missile solid fuel mixing buildings and a warehouse in the sprawling complex.</p>

<p>"Israel says they targeted buildings housing solid-fuel mixers.&nbsp;These industrial mixers are hard to make and export-controlled.&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;imported many over the years at great expense and will likely have a hard time replacing them," he added.</p>

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Israel's widespread strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26) hit the latter's former nuclear weapons test building and missile facilities, the news agency Reuters reported on Sunday, citing researchers.

Israel's widespread strikes on Iran on Saturday (Oct 26) hit the latter's former nuclear weapons test building and missile facilities, the news agency Reuters reported on Sunday, citing researchers. The assessments based on commercial satellite imagery were reached separately by David Albright, a former United Nations (UN) weapons inspector, and Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at CNA, a think tank based in Washington. Also read | Biden optimistic Israel's latest Iran strike is 'the end' to months of escalations Speaking to Reuters, Albright and Eveleth said that Israel struck buildings in Parchin, a massive military complex near Tehran. Israel also hit Khojir, according to Eveleth, a sprawling missile production site near Tehran. 'Israeli strikes may hamper Iran's ability to mass produce missiles' Saturday's strikes by the Israeli military were in retaliation for Iran's October 1 missile attack. The Israeli military said three waves of jets struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran. Speaking to Reuters, Decker Eveleth said that the Israeli strikes might have hampered Tehran's ability to mass-produce missiles. Also watch | World At War: What did Israel's low-key attack on Iran achieve? × The researcher pointed out that with a limited operation, Israel might have made it more difficult for any future Iranian missile attack to pierce Israel's missile defences. "The strikes appear to be highly accurate," he said. 'Taleghan 2 appears to have been destroyed' In a series of posts on the social media platform X, David Albright said that commercial satellite imagery showed that Israel hit a building in Parchin called Taleghan 2 that was used for testing activities during the Amad Plan, Iran's defunct nuclear weapons development programme. According to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and American intelligence, Iran shuttered the programme in 2003. Reuters reported that Albright was given access to the programme's files for a book after they were stolen from Tehran by Israel's Mossad in 2018. Taleghan 2 appears to have been destroyed, as were the other three buildings associated with rocket motor production nearby and secured separately. 1/ https://t.co/nzhM5wWEfL — Inst for Science (@TheGoodISIS) October 27, 2024 × On X, he said the archives revealed that Iran kept important test equipment in Taleghan 2. Albright pointed out that Iran might have removed key materials before the Israeli strikes. But "even if no equipment remained inside," the building would have provided "intrinsic value" for future nuclear weapons-related activities, he added. For more on Taleghan 2’s role in Iran’s former nuclear weapons program please read: https://t.co/9VpBfidbSw See also @TheGoodISIS It will be interesting to find out why it was struck. https://t.co/BciXU3kIdV — David Albright (@DAVIDHALBRIGHT1) October 27, 2024 × Meanwhile, Eveleth said an image of Parchin from Planet Labs, a commercial satellite firm, showed that Israel destroyed three ballistic missile solid fuel mixing buildings and a warehouse in the sprawling complex. "Israel says they targeted buildings housing solid-fuel mixers. These industrial mixers are hard to make and export-controlled. Iran imported many over the years at great expense and will likely have a hard time replacing them," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that&nbsp;it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel."</p>

<p>The region of West Asia&nbsp;has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by Iran on October&nbsp;1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on the country in six months.</p>

<p>Addressing the nation, Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said, "I would like to inform you at this late hour of the night that the Israeli Army is now precisely attacking military targets in Iran."</p>

<h3><strong>Here is a look at the top updates from the West Asia crisis:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Following the strikes, Iran had suspended&nbsp;all flights until further notice, the aviation authority announced. Later, the country's civil aviation organisation said, "Flights will return to normal from 9.00 am (5.30 GMT) on Saturday."</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>According to Iranian state media,&nbsp;several strong explosions were heard around the capital Tehran. Semi-official&nbsp;Iranian media said explosions were also heard in the nearby city of Karaj.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>"The loud blasts heard around Tehran were related to the activation of the air defence system against the actions of Zionist regime which attacked three locations outside of Tehran city," Iranian state TV reported, citing officials of the Tehran province air defence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Earlier,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Israeli military spokesperson Hagari said that Saturday's strikes were "in response to the ongoing attacks of the regime in Iran towards the State of Israel in recent months and accordance with the guidance of the political echelon."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> "The Israeli Army is fully prepared for attack and defence. We are following the developments from Iran and its proxies in the region. We are conducting a continuous assessment of the situation in the home front, and at this stage, there is no change in the instructions of the home front command," Hagari added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>&gt;</strong> "If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation, we will be obligated to respond. Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation will pay a heavy price," Hagari further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>&gt; </em></strong>The Israeli government released the first photos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitoring the operation.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Reacting to Israel's strikes, the United States (US) said that the strikes were an exercise&nbsp;of self-defence in response to Iran's October 1 missile attack.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Speaking to the news agency AFP, a US official said that Washington was&nbsp;"informed beforehand and there is no US involvement."</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Iraq has suspended all air traffic at its airports until further notice following the Israeli strikes on Iran.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> "Due to regional tensions, Iraqi air traffic has been suspended until further notice to preserve the safety of civil aviation in Iraqi airspace," the country's transport minister said in a statement.</p>

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The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel.

The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel." The region of West Asia has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on the country in six months. Addressing the nation, Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said, "I would like to inform you at this late hour of the night that the Israeli Army is now precisely attacking military targets in Iran." Here is a look at the top updates from the West Asia crisis: > Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage." > Following the strikes, Iran had suspended all flights until further notice, the aviation authority announced. Later, the country's civil aviation organisation said, "Flights will return to normal from 9.00 am (5.30 GMT) on Saturday." > According to Iranian state media, several strong explosions were heard around the capital Tehran. Semi-official Iranian media said explosions were also heard in the nearby city of Karaj. > "The loud blasts heard around Tehran were related to the activation of the air defence system against the actions of Zionist regime which attacked three locations outside of Tehran city," Iranian state TV reported, citing officials of the Tehran province air defence. > Earlier, Israeli military spokesperson Hagari said that Saturday's strikes were "in response to the ongoing attacks of the regime in Iran towards the State of Israel in recent months and accordance with the guidance of the political echelon." > "The Israeli Army is fully prepared for attack and defence. We are following the developments from Iran and its proxies in the region. We are conducting a continuous assessment of the situation in the home front, and at this stage, there is no change in the instructions of the home front command," Hagari added. In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel—right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran. The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking… pic.twitter.com/OcHUy7nQvN — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 25, 2024 × > "If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation, we will be obligated to respond. Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation will pay a heavy price," Hagari further said. > The Israeli government released the first photos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitoring the operation. > Reacting to Israel's strikes, the United States (US) said that the strikes were an exercise of self-defence in response to Iran's October 1 missile attack. > Speaking to the news agency AFP, a US official said that Washington was "informed beforehand and there is no US involvement." > Iraq has suspended all air traffic at its airports until further notice following the Israeli strikes on Iran. > "Due to regional tensions, Iraqi air traffic has been suspended until further notice to preserve the safety of civil aviation in Iraqi airspace," the country's transport minister said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Iran says flights to resume following Israeli strikes- Top updates

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<p>On Saturday (Oct 26), Israel launched its much-expected strike on Iran, targeting the Islamic Republic's military bases. Tehran confirmed that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news from around the world,&nbsp;satellite images released by US-based Maxar Technologies&nbsp;confirmed the&nbsp;disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops at two friction points in Demchok and Depsang Plains in the Eastern Ladakh sector.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

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<p>Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a person familiar with the situation said on Friday (Oct 25).&nbsp;Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, were also targeted, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that&nbsp;it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel."&nbsp;Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hours after Indian defence officials announced on Friday that the&nbsp;disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops&nbsp;started at two friction points in Demchok and Depsang Plains in the Eastern Ladakh sector, satellite images confirmed the development, according to media reports on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly left hand-written instructions about what should be done with the Israeli hostages in case he is killed, documents discovered on Friday show. This comes over a week after Sinwar was killed as he took shelter in a building in Rafah.</p>

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With just over a week left for the presidential election in the United States (US), the phone data of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris were hacked.

With just over a week left for the presidential election in the United States (US), the phone data of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris were hacked. The phone data of Trump's running mate JD Vance was also targeted. On Saturday (Oct 26), Israel launched its much-expected strike on Iran, targeting the Islamic Republic's military bases. Tehran confirmed that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage." In other news from around the world, satellite images released by US-based Maxar Technologies confirmed the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops at two friction points in Demchok and Depsang Plains in the Eastern Ladakh sector. Click on the headlines to read more: Chinese hackers targeted phone data of Trump, Harris & JD Vance: Report Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a person familiar with the situation said on Friday (Oct 25). Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, were also targeted, according to media reports. West Asia crisis: Israeli strikes caused 'limited damage,' says Iran- Top updates The Israeli military announced early Saturday (Oct 26) that it was conducting "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel." Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage." India-China border row | Satellite images confirm initial disengagement in Ladakh's Demchok, Depsang: Reports Hours after Indian defence officials announced on Friday that the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops started at two friction points in Demchok and Depsang Plains in the Eastern Ladakh sector, satellite images confirmed the development, according to media reports on Saturday. Hamas chief Sinwar left hand-written last instructions in secret document: Reports Slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly left hand-written instructions about what should be done with the Israeli hostages in case he is killed, documents discovered on Friday show. This comes over a week after Sinwar was killed as he took shelter in a building in Rafah. Watch | Gravitas: UK's shoplifting problem ×

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<p>The Israeli military sent a message to Iran&nbsp;a day before its retaliatory strike on the Islamic Republic on Saturday (Oct 26). Citing sources, a report by Axios said that the Israeli military warned Iranians not to respond.</p>

<p>The sources told Axios that the Israeli message was an attempt to limit&nbsp;the ongoing exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran and prevent a wider escalation in West Asia.</p>

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<p>One of the sources said Israel warned the Iranians not to respond to the attack and stressed that if Iran did retaliate, Israel would conduct another more significant attack, especially if Israeli civilians were killed or injured.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the Israeli strikes</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli military announced that it conducted precise strikes on military targets in&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;against Israel".</p>

<p>West Asia has been on the edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;on October&nbsp;1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel,&nbsp;Iran's second direct attack on the country in six months.</p>

<p>According to Iranian state media,&nbsp;several strong explosions were heard around the capital Tehran. Semi-official&nbsp;Iranian media said explosions were also heard in the nearby city of Karaj.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Israel attacks Iran: Retaliation for October 1</strong></p>

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<p>Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli strikes were completed.</p>

<p>Israeli military spokesperson Hagari said that Saturday's strikes were "in response to the ongoing attacks of the regime in Iran towards the State of Israel in recent months and in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon."</p>

<h2><strong>'Three waves of airstrikes took place'</strong></h2>

<p>According to Israeli and US officials, three waves of airstrikes took place on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>The Axios report said that the first wave focused on Iran's air defence system; the second and third waves&nbsp;focused on missile and drone bases and weapons production sites.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military sent a message to Iran a day before its retaliatory strike on the Islamic Republic on Saturday (Oct 26). Citing sources, a report by Axios said that the Israeli military warned Iranians not to respond.

The Israeli military sent a message to Iran a day before its retaliatory strike on the Islamic Republic on Saturday (Oct 26). Citing sources, a report by Axios said that the Israeli military warned Iranians not to respond. The sources told Axios that the Israeli message was an attempt to limit the ongoing exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran and prevent a wider escalation in West Asia. Also read | Israel's attack on Iran- A look at the updates One of the sources said Israel warned the Iranians not to respond to the attack and stressed that if Iran did retaliate, Israel would conduct another more significant attack, especially if Israeli civilians were killed or injured. A look at the Israeli strikes Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli military announced that it conducted precise strikes on military targets in Iran in response to what it called "the continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against Israel". West Asia has been on the edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on the country in six months. According to Iranian state media, several strong explosions were heard around the capital Tehran. Semi-official Iranian media said explosions were also heard in the nearby city of Karaj. Also watch | Israel attacks Iran: Retaliation for October 1 × Iran's air defence forces confirmed Saturday that an Israeli attack targeted several military bases in Tehran and other cities, saying it "caused limited damage." The Israeli strikes were completed. Israeli military spokesperson Hagari said that Saturday's strikes were "in response to the ongoing attacks of the regime in Iran towards the State of Israel in recent months and in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon." 'Three waves of airstrikes took place' According to Israeli and US officials, three waves of airstrikes took place on Saturday morning. The Axios report said that the first wave focused on Iran's air defence system; the second and third waves focused on missile and drone bases and weapons production sites. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes&nbsp;as Tehran&nbsp;sees&nbsp;the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT)&nbsp;on Thursday (Oct 24) said.</p>

<p>Israel has been weighing a retaliation for the massive missile attack by Iran on October 1. If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format, Foreign Minister&nbsp;Abbas Araghchi said earlier this week.</p>

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<p>Speaking to The NYT, four Iranian officials said on Thursday that Supreme Leader&nbsp;Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the military to devise multiple military plans for responding to an Israeli attack.</p>

<h2><strong>The options Tehran has presented</strong></h2>

<p>The above officials, who chose to remain anonymous, said that if the Israeli retaliation inflicted widespread damage and high casualties, Iran would retaliate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, if Israel limited its attack to a few military bases and warehouses storing missiles and drones, Tehran might well do nothing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | The West Asia Post:&nbsp;Israel says its target list for Iran is ready</strong></p>

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<p>Khamenei had directed that a response would be certain if Israel strikes oil and energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, or if it assassinates senior officials, the officials told the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's responses under consideration</strong></h2>

<p>The Iranian officials also told The NYT that if Israel inflicted major harm, Tehran's options under consideration included- a barrage of up to 1,000 ballistic missiles; escalated attacks by Iranian proxy militant groups in the region; and disrupting the flow of global energy supplies and shipping moving through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.</p>

<p>Tensions between Israel and Iran have grown since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year.</p>

<p>In April this year, Israel and Iran&nbsp;exchanged fire after Israel attacked an Iranian embassy compound in Syria.</p>

<p>In its strike on Israel earlier this month, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles to retaliate for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How will Israel attack Iran?</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, leaked US intelligence documents detailed how Israel would attack Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The documents indicated that the Israeli Air Force would use long-range Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles or ABLMs on Iran.&nbsp;These ABLMs were named in the documents as the Golden Horizon and Rocks systems.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-will-israel-attack-iran-strike-plan-as-revealed-by-documents-leaked-online-769709">How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online</a></strong></p>

<p>The timing of Israel's possible strike on&nbsp;Iran is still up in the air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is fear in the US that&nbsp;the Israel may&nbsp;strike any time before the US presidential election on November 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes as Tehran sees the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Thursday (Oct 24) said.

As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes as Tehran sees the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Thursday (Oct 24) said. Israel has been weighing a retaliation for the massive missile attack by Iran on October 1. If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said earlier this week. Also read | Iran's neighbours won't allow use of their 'soil or airspace' for any attack against Tehran: Minister Speaking to The NYT, four Iranian officials said on Thursday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the military to devise multiple military plans for responding to an Israeli attack. The options Tehran has presented The above officials, who chose to remain anonymous, said that if the Israeli retaliation inflicted widespread damage and high casualties, Iran would retaliate. But, if Israel limited its attack to a few military bases and warehouses storing missiles and drones, Tehran might well do nothing. Also watch | The West Asia Post: Israel says its target list for Iran is ready × Khamenei had directed that a response would be certain if Israel strikes oil and energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, or if it assassinates senior officials, the officials told the publication. Iran's responses under consideration The Iranian officials also told The NYT that if Israel inflicted major harm, Tehran's options under consideration included- a barrage of up to 1,000 ballistic missiles; escalated attacks by Iranian proxy militant groups in the region; and disrupting the flow of global energy supplies and shipping moving through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between Israel and Iran have grown since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year. In April this year, Israel and Iran exchanged fire after Israel attacked an Iranian embassy compound in Syria. In its strike on Israel earlier this month, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles to retaliate for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. How will Israel attack Iran? Recently, leaked US intelligence documents detailed how Israel would attack Iran. The documents indicated that the Israeli Air Force would use long-range Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles or ABLMs on Iran. These ABLMs were named in the documents as the Golden Horizon and Rocks systems. Also read | How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online The timing of Israel's possible strike on Iran is still up in the air. There is fear in the US that the Israel may strike any time before the US presidential election on November 5. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Iran orders troops to be ready for war with Israel 'but also avoid it if...,' says report

<p>Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said on&nbsp;Wednesday (Oct 23) that Turkish jets launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria following an attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

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<p>Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said on&nbsp;Wednesday (Oct 23) that Turkish jets launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria following an attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters. According to the ministry’s statement, cited by the state-run Anadolu Agency, over 30 targets were "destroyed" in the aerial assault.</p>

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<p>US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) voiced "deep concern" over recent Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese army that killed three soldiers over the weekend.</p>

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Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that Turkish jets launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria following an attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters.

Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that Turkish jets launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria following an attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters. Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey retaliates with airstrikes on 32 PKK targets in northern Iraq, Syria Turkey’s Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that Turkish jets launched airstrikes on Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria following an attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters. According to the ministry’s statement, cited by the state-run Anadolu Agency, over 30 targets were "destroyed" in the aerial assault. US expresses 'deep concern' over Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese army US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) voiced "deep concern" over recent Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese army that killed three soldiers over the weekend. Musk's PAC under DOJ scrutiny over $1mn giveaway for Pennsylvania voters Billionaire Elon Musk's America PAC has received a warning from the US Justice Department over its $1 million daily giveaways to registered voters. According to US media reports published Wednesday (Oct 23), the Justice Department said that the giveaways could potentially breach federal law. McDonald's pulls burgers tied to E. Coli outbreak from 10 US states; urges customers to ‘enjoy classics’ McDonald's has withdrawn its Quarter Pounder burgers from 20 per cent of its locations across the US due to a link between the product and an E. Coli outbreak in 10 US states. Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Economy In Ruins As War Devastates Gaza & West Bank ×

Morning brief: Turkey attacks PKK targets; US concerned over Israeli attacks on Lebanese army, and more

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">The militant group's operations room issued&nbsp;a field summary claiming that apart from the 70 Israeli officers killed at the hands of its fighters, around 600 more have been injured.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:332,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}">Hezbollah tally of Israeli losses</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1999}">The Iran-backed group's tally also revealed the destruction of 28 Merkava tanks, four military bulldozers, an armoured vehicle, and an APC (Armoured personnel carrier).&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}">Additionally, it said that three Hermes 450 drones and one Hermes 900 drone were downed.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2131}">It added that the losses do not include the casualties or damage from missile and drone attacks sustained by Israeli forces inside Palestine.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:344,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">Hezbollah, as per Al Mayadeen, also said that the "occupation forces" have been unable to fully control or occupy any village along the front lines.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:443,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2280}">Just last week, Hezbollah in a statement said that it had killed around 55 Israeli soldiers. At the time, the group also said that it had wounded a further 500 soldiers, and destroyed 20 Merkava tanks, four bulldozers, and downed two Hermes drones.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:514,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2351}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:514,&quot;w&quot;:116,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2351}">Israeli tally</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:558,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2395}">While Hezbollah claims it has killed 70 Israeli soldiers and officers, Tel Aviv's tally puts the number of troops killed in the ongoing conflict at 50, as per Reuters.</p>

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Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, on Wednesday (Oct 23) said that its fighters have killed more than 70 Israeli officers since the start of the ground war in Lebanon.

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, on Wednesday (Oct 23) said that its fighters have killed more than 70 Israeli officers since the start of the ground war in Lebanon. The militant group's operations room issued a field summary claiming that apart from the 70 Israeli officers killed at the hands of its fighters, around 600 more have been injured. Hezbollah tally of Israeli losses The Iran-backed group's tally also revealed the destruction of 28 Merkava tanks, four military bulldozers, an armoured vehicle, and an APC (Armoured personnel carrier). Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel confirms death of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's heir apparent Sayyed Hashem Safieddine Additionally, it said that three Hermes 450 drones and one Hermes 900 drone were downed. It added that the losses do not include the casualties or damage from missile and drone attacks sustained by Israeli forces inside Palestine. Hezbollah, as per Al Mayadeen, also said that the "occupation forces" have been unable to fully control or occupy any village along the front lines. Also read | Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this... Just last week, Hezbollah in a statement said that it had killed around 55 Israeli soldiers. At the time, the group also said that it had wounded a further 500 soldiers, and destroyed 20 Merkava tanks, four bulldozers, and downed two Hermes drones. Israeli tally While Hezbollah claims it has killed 70 Israeli soldiers and officers, Tel Aviv's tally puts the number of troops killed in the ongoing conflict at 50, as per Reuters. According to the report, Israel has lost around 20 soldiers inside Lebanon since its ground operations began, and around 30 more in Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Says Intel Base' Targeted In Tel Aviv (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah claims over 70 Israeli officers killed, 600 injured amid ground war in Lebanon

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Israel on Tuesday (Oct 22) confirmed the killing of Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military in a statement said that Safieddine was killed three weeks ago in a strike in Beirut's southern neighbourhood. However, this is the first confirmation of his death, earlier the IDF&nbsp;said that Nasrallah's successor has probably been eliminated.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:99,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed last month in an Israeli attack targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group.</p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:202,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2039}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:202,&quot;w&quot;:417,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2039}">"Anyone who threatens the security…"</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2084}">In a statement, Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said: "We have reached Nasrallah, his replacement and most of Hezbollah's senior leadership. We will reach anyone who threatens the security of the civilians of the State of Israel".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2151}">The confirmation of the Hezbollah leader's death comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while on a visit to the Middle East, pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalise on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure the freedom of Oct 7 attack hostages, and bring an end to the war in Gaza.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:384,&quot;w&quot;:410,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}">Who was Sayyed Hashem Safieddine?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:429,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2266}">Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was a relative of Nasrallah. He was appointed to Hezbollah's Jihad Council, which is responsible for the group's military operations, and to the executive council — overseeing the militant group's financial and administrative affairs.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:689,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:608,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-israeli-commander-dies-in-gaza-blast-three-others-wounded-in-hamas-offensive-769293">Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2365}">He had&nbsp;been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:578,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2415}">In 2017, the US&nbsp;State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:610,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2447}">During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel,&nbsp;Safieddine had assumed a prominent role in the militant group Hezbollah. During this period he was seen&nbsp;addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:677,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2514}">In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 — and the triggering of a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel — Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:744,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2581}">Addressing&nbsp;a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's&nbsp;"guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything&nbsp;we have is with you."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:794,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2631}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:794,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2631}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel on Tuesday (Oct 22) confirmed the killing of Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military in a statement said that Safieddine was killed three weeks ago in a strike in Beirut's southern neighbourhood.

Israel on Tuesday (Oct 22) confirmed the killing of Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military in a statement said that Safieddine was killed three weeks ago in a strike in Beirut's southern neighbourhood. However, this is the first confirmation of his death, earlier the IDF said that Nasrallah's successor has probably been eliminated. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed last month in an Israeli attack targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group. Also read | Did Israel kill Hashem Safieddine? IDF unsure even as Netanyahu claims he was 'taken out' "Anyone who threatens the security…" In a statement, Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said: "We have reached Nasrallah, his replacement and most of Hezbollah's senior leadership. We will reach anyone who threatens the security of the civilians of the State of Israel". The confirmation of the Hezbollah leader's death comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while on a visit to the Middle East, pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalise on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure the freedom of Oct 7 attack hostages, and bring an end to the war in Gaza. Who was Sayyed Hashem Safieddine? Sayyed Hashem Safieddine was a relative of Nasrallah. He was appointed to Hezbollah's Jihad Council, which is responsible for the group's military operations, and to the executive council — overseeing the militant group's financial and administrative affairs. Also read | Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive He had been running the Iran-backed movement alongside its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem since Nasrallah's assassination by Israel on Sept. 27. In 2017, the US State Department declared him a specially designated global terrorist. During the past year, amid heightening hostilities with Israel, Safieddine had assumed a prominent role in the militant group Hezbollah. During this period he was seen addressing funerals and other events that Nasrallah had long avoided for security reasons. In the aftermath of the Gaza war, which was ignited by Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 — and the triggering of a parallel conflict between Hezbollah and Israel — Hashem Safieddine was the first Hezbollah official to address the situation in a public statement. Addressing a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs the day after the attack, he announced that Hezbollah's "guns and our rockets are with you (Hamas)… Everything we have is with you." (With inputs from agencies)

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

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<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike.</p>

<p>Speaking to reports in Kuwait, Foreign Minister Araghchi said, "All our neighbours have assured us that they won't allow their soil or&nbsp;airspace&nbsp;to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran."</p>

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<p>Before Kuwait, Araghchi was in Bahrain on Monday as part of a regional tour that has also taken him to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey, a report by the news agency AFP said.</p>

<h2><strong>'If Israel attacks Iran in any form...'</strong></h2>

<p>Araghchi told reporters in Kuwait that Iran was monitoring closely the movements of&nbsp;American bases in the region and was aware of all their movements and flights.</p>

<p>"If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format," he added.</p>

<p>The foreign minister also repeated Tehran's warnings&nbsp;against Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities.</p>

<p>"Attacking nuclear sites is a big international crime; even threatening (to attack) nuclear sites is a crime and against international rights," Araghchi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Gravitas: Revealed-&nbsp;Israel’s secret plan to strike Iran</strong></p>

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<p>"To defend ourselves and our nuclear sites, we have our own tools and methods, and we count on them," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Iran welcomes any nation's efforts to stop Israel's war crimes'</strong></h2>

<p>Araghchi's comments came a day after his ministry said that Iran welcomed any country&nbsp;seeking to halt Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon while condemning the United States' military support for Israel.</p>

<p>"Iran&nbsp;always welcomes any country seeking to halt Israel's commission of war crimes and acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said during a routine press briefing in Tehran.</p>

<p>Baghaei condemned the fact that with the support of the United States, Israel was instigating war in the region and escalating the conflict at all costs, resulting in a continuous escalation of tensions in the region.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that his country's neighbours pledged that they would not allow the use of their "soil or airspace" for any attack, as Israel weighed a retaliation for Tehran's October 1 missile strike. Speaking to reports in Kuwait, Foreign Minister Araghchi said, "All our neighbours have assured us that they won't allow their soil or airspace to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran." Also read | How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online Before Kuwait, Araghchi was in Bahrain on Monday as part of a regional tour that has also taken him to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey, a report by the news agency AFP said. 'If Israel attacks Iran in any form...' Araghchi told reporters in Kuwait that Iran was monitoring closely the movements of American bases in the region and was aware of all their movements and flights. "If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format," he added. The foreign minister also repeated Tehran's warnings against Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities. "Attacking nuclear sites is a big international crime; even threatening (to attack) nuclear sites is a crime and against international rights," Araghchi said. Also watch | Gravitas: Revealed- Israel’s secret plan to strike Iran × "To defend ourselves and our nuclear sites, we have our own tools and methods, and we count on them," he added. 'Iran welcomes any nation's efforts to stop Israel's war crimes' Araghchi's comments came a day after his ministry said that Iran welcomed any country seeking to halt Israel's war crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon while condemning the United States' military support for Israel. "Iran always welcomes any country seeking to halt Israel's commission of war crimes and acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said during a routine press briefing in Tehran. Baghaei condemned the fact that with the support of the United States, Israel was instigating war in the region and escalating the conflict at all costs, resulting in a continuous escalation of tensions in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran's neighbours won't allow use of their 'soil or airspace' for any attack against Tehran: Minister

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidbSEivtnLrWGl" />As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted&nbsp;the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah.</p>

<p>The association has been identified as the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday said that the strike (by Israel) targeted over a dozen branches of&nbsp;the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan group?</strong></h2>

<p>The Associated Press report said that&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan&nbsp;is officially a non-profit charity institution operating outside the Lebanese financial system, and one of the tools by which&nbsp;Hezbollah entrenches its support among the country’s Shiite population.</p>

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<p>According to Israel, the institution finances arms purchases and is used to pay Hezbollah fighters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group was founded 40 years ago, soon after Hezbollah's inception.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al-Qard Al-Hassan offers&nbsp;interest-free loans and allows people to deposit gold as collateral in return for the credit, enabling them to pay for school fees and weddings, buy a car or open a small business, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Group provided lifeline for Lebanese people post-2019 financial collapse</strong></h2>

<p>Al-Qard al-Hasan has more than 30 branches around Lebanon. Following the country's 2019 financial collapse, the group provided a lifeline for many Lebanese people.</p>

<p>The Associated Press report pointed out that unlike banks around Lebanon&nbsp;that imposed limits on how much people could withdraw from their bank accounts, people with deposits at al-Qard al-Hasan were still able to withdraw their cash.</p>

<h2><strong>The sanctions against&nbsp;Al-Qard Al-Hassan</strong></h2>

<p>The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against the group since 2007.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | The NASR 2 Rocket- Hezbollah's new weapon</strong></p>

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<p>In 2021, the US&nbsp;Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on seven individuals in connection with Hezbollah and al-Qard al-Hasan.</p>

<p>A year later, Washington slapped terrorism sanctions on two others, including al-Qard al-Hasan’s director, Adel Mansour, and two companies in Lebanon for providing Hezbollah with financial services.</p>

<h2><strong>The impact of Israeli strikes</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli strikes on the branches of&nbsp;Al-Qard al-Hasan&nbsp;came after several top leaders of Hezbollah, including its leader Hasan Nasrallah were killed (by Israel).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that the Israeli offensive was bound to&nbsp;add to the chaos and fears within Hezbollah’s base of support. However, experts told the Associated Press that the strikes were&nbsp;unlikely to harm Hezbollah’s finances in and of itself.</p>

<p>Following the attacks,&nbsp;Al-Qard al-Hasan tried to reassure customers, saying in a statement that it had evacuated all its branches and relocated gold and other deposits to safe areas.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah.

As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with each passing day, the Israeli military on Monday (Oct 21) targeted the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah. The association has been identified as the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday said that the strike (by Israel) targeted over a dozen branches of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group. What is the Al-Qard Al-Hassan group? The Associated Press report said that Al-Qard Al-Hassan is officially a non-profit charity institution operating outside the Lebanese financial system, and one of the tools by which Hezbollah entrenches its support among the country’s Shiite population. Also read | West Asia crisis: Hezbollah targets Israeli intelligence base in Tel Aviv suburbs According to Israel, the institution finances arms purchases and is used to pay Hezbollah fighters. The group was founded 40 years ago, soon after Hezbollah's inception. Al-Qard Al-Hassan offers interest-free loans and allows people to deposit gold as collateral in return for the credit, enabling them to pay for school fees and weddings, buy a car or open a small business, the report added. Group provided lifeline for Lebanese people post-2019 financial collapse Al-Qard al-Hasan has more than 30 branches around Lebanon. Following the country's 2019 financial collapse, the group provided a lifeline for many Lebanese people. The Associated Press report pointed out that unlike banks around Lebanon that imposed limits on how much people could withdraw from their bank accounts, people with deposits at al-Qard al-Hasan were still able to withdraw their cash. The sanctions against Al-Qard Al-Hassan The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against the group since 2007. Also watch | The NASR 2 Rocket- Hezbollah's new weapon × In 2021, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on seven individuals in connection with Hezbollah and al-Qard al-Hasan. A year later, Washington slapped terrorism sanctions on two others, including al-Qard al-Hasan’s director, Adel Mansour, and two companies in Lebanon for providing Hezbollah with financial services. The impact of Israeli strikes The Israeli strikes on the branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan came after several top leaders of Hezbollah, including its leader Hasan Nasrallah were killed (by Israel). The report said that the Israeli offensive was bound to add to the chaos and fears within Hezbollah’s base of support. However, experts told the Associated Press that the strikes were unlikely to harm Hezbollah’s finances in and of itself. Following the attacks, Al-Qard al-Hasan tried to reassure customers, saying in a statement that it had evacuated all its branches and relocated gold and other deposits to safe areas. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: What is Hezbollah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hassan group that Israel is targeting?

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military, however, assured that it would not target the facility despite ongoing airstrikes against the group's financial assets.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">In a televised statement, Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari asserted that the intelligence leading to this claim has been gathered over the years.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">He also announced that the&nbsp;Israeli army has eliminated the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man, whose name has not been released, was killed in Syria. He&nbsp;headed the Iran-backed Hezbollah's Unit 4400, which is "responsible for the transfers and the amount of funds" to the group through Tehran's oil sales, said Hagari.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:303,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}">Hundreds of millions hidden</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1967}">Hagari claimed that the bunker was built under the orders of Hezbollah's former leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah — killed last month — and that it was designed for long-term stays.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}">"There are hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside the bunker right now."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:706,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:706,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-sinwars-death-hamas-to-keep-new-leaders-identity-hidden-to-thwart-future-israeli-attacks-769584">After Sinwar’s death, Hamas to keep new leader’s identity hidden to thwart future Israeli attacks</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2148}">Hagari called on the Lebanese government and international organisations to prevent Hezbollah from using the alleged funds to support terror activities against Israel.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:361,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2198}">"I'm calling on the Lebanese government, Lebanese authorities, and the international organisations - don't allow Hezbollah to use the money for terror and to attack Israel," said Hagari.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:411,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2248}">"The Israeli Air Force is monitoring the compound, as you can see," he added, assuring "however, we will not strike the hospital itself".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:460,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2297}">However, Hagari confirmed that further attacks on Hezbollah's financial infrastructure are planned and will continue.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:514,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2351}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:514,&quot;w&quot;:545,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2351}">Hospital director&nbsp;rejects accusations as false&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:558,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2395}">The director of Al-Sahel Hospital Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker, has denied the claims. In a conversation with the Reuters news agency, he called the allegations false and slanderous.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:608,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2445}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:608,&quot;w&quot;:573,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2445}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:608,&quot;w&quot;:492,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2445}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-dismantles-alleged-iran-spy-network-in-country-arrests-seven-citizens-769538">Israel dismantles Iran ‘spy network’ in country, arrests seven citizens</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:640,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2477}">Alameh said that the hospital was being evacuated and called on the Lebanese Army to inspect the premises to confirm that it only housed patients, operating rooms, and a morgue.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:690,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2527}">This comes as Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi announced that around 30 Hezbollah-affiliated sites, including Al-Qard al-Hassan, which Israel considers Hezbollah's financial arm, were struck by Israeli forces overnight.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut.

Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military, however, assured that it would not target the facility despite ongoing airstrikes against the group's financial assets. In a televised statement, Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari asserted that the intelligence leading to this claim has been gathered over the years. He also announced that the Israeli army has eliminated the latest commander responsible for funding the Lebanese Hezbollah group. The man, whose name has not been released, was killed in Syria. He headed the Iran-backed Hezbollah's Unit 4400, which is "responsible for the transfers and the amount of funds" to the group through Tehran's oil sales, said Hagari. Hundreds of millions hidden Hagari claimed that the bunker was built under the orders of Hezbollah's former leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah — killed last month — and that it was designed for long-term stays. "There are hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside the bunker right now." Also read | After Sinwar’s death, Hamas to keep new leader’s identity hidden to thwart future Israeli attacks Hagari called on the Lebanese government and international organisations to prevent Hezbollah from using the alleged funds to support terror activities against Israel. "I'm calling on the Lebanese government, Lebanese authorities, and the international organisations - don't allow Hezbollah to use the money for terror and to attack Israel," said Hagari. "The Israeli Air Force is monitoring the compound, as you can see," he added, assuring "however, we will not strike the hospital itself". However, Hagari confirmed that further attacks on Hezbollah's financial infrastructure are planned and will continue. Hospital director rejects accusations as false The director of Al-Sahel Hospital Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker, has denied the claims. In a conversation with the Reuters news agency, he called the allegations false and slanderous. Also read | Israel dismantles Iran ‘spy network’ in country, arrests seven citizens Alameh said that the hospital was being evacuated and called on the Lebanese Army to inspect the premises to confirm that it only housed patients, operating rooms, and a morgue. This comes as Israeli Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi announced that around 30 Hezbollah-affiliated sites, including Al-Qard al-Hassan, which Israel considers Hezbollah's financial arm, were struck by Israeli forces overnight. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah hiding millions in gold and cash under Beirut's Al-Sahel hospital, Israel claims

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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv,&nbsp;including an intelligence base.</p>

<p>Citing a statement from Hezbollah, a report by the news agency AFP said that a salvo of rockets was fired against the&nbsp;Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-israels-unit-8200-secretive-cyber-warfare-arm-linked-to-hezbollah-pager-attacks-760034">What is Israel's Unit 8200? Secretive cyber warfare arm linked to Hezbollah pager attacks</a></strong></p>

<p>The statement added that Hezbollah fired rockets at another position in Tel Aviv's suburbs. The militant group also launched rockets at an Israeli Navy base in Haifa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said in a statement that following sirens "in central Israel, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. The majority... were intercepted."</p>

<h2><strong>Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan</strong></h2>

<p>Hezbollah's attacks came a day after the Israeli military announced that it was bombing&nbsp;the <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israel-bombs-hezbollah-linked-finance-group-al-qard-al-hassan-769372">Lebanese branches&nbsp;of an association accused of financing</a></strong> Hezbollah<strong>.</strong></p>

<p>According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>As per the Lebanese health ministry, the ongoing conflict has killed more than 2,400 people and injured over 11,600 others&nbsp;in the country.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken reaches West Asia for new ceasefire push</strong></h2>

<p>In the latest updates from the West Asia crisis, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in&nbsp;West Asia on Tuesday to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to revive negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Hezbollah bunker had cash and&nbsp;gold worth millions, says Israel</strong></p>

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<p>This is&nbsp;his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year.</p>

<p>In a statement, the US State Department said that Blinken would&nbsp;discuss with leaders in Israel and neighbouring Arab states the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to chart a post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, and how to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and other officials during the day as part of a week-long&nbsp;visit that also includes Jordan and Qatar.</p>

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Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv, including an intelligence base.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that it targeted two positions in the suburbs of Israel's Tel Aviv, including an intelligence base. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, a report by the news agency AFP said that a salvo of rockets was fired against the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit. Also read | What is Israel's Unit 8200? Secretive cyber warfare arm linked to Hezbollah pager attacks The statement added that Hezbollah fired rockets at another position in Tel Aviv's suburbs. The militant group also launched rockets at an Israeli Navy base in Haifa. The Israeli military said in a statement that following sirens "in central Israel, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. The majority... were intercepted." Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan Hezbollah's attacks came a day after the Israeli military announced that it was bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah. According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. As per the Lebanese health ministry, the ongoing conflict has killed more than 2,400 people and injured over 11,600 others in the country. Blinken reaches West Asia for new ceasefire push In the latest updates from the West Asia crisis, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in West Asia on Tuesday to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to revive negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon. Also watch | World DNA: Hezbollah bunker had cash and gold worth millions, says Israel × This is his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year. In a statement, the US State Department said that Blinken would discuss with leaders in Israel and neighbouring Arab states the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to chart a post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, and how to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and other officials during the day as part of a week-long visit that also includes Jordan and Qatar. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah targets Israeli intelligence base in Tel Aviv suburbs

<p>The Israeli government alleged on Monday (Oct 21) that Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military assured that it would not target the hospital.</p>

<p>Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of&nbsp;$132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news from around the world,&nbsp;Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer said on Monday.</p>

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<p>Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of&nbsp;$132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday (Oct 22).&nbsp;Lawrence Bishnoi recently made headlines after his gang claimed responsibility for killing Maharashtra-based politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai on October 12.</p>

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<p>Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer confirmed Monday. However, it is not known if the two will accept a plea agreement or will become cooperating witnesses.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-stalins-solution-to-saving-tamil-nadus-lok-sabha-representation-have-16-children-769620"><strong>CM Stalin's solution to saving Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha representation: Have '16 children'</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Voter turnout hits 72% in Kurdistan</strong></p>

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The Israeli government alleged on Monday (Oct 21) that Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military assured that it would not target the hospital. Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of $132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday. In other news from around the world, Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer said on Monday. Click on the headlines to read more: Hezbollah hiding millions in gold and cash under Beirut's Al-Sahel hospital, Israel claims Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut. The Israeli military, however, assured that it would not target the facility despite ongoing airstrikes against the group's financial assets. Karni Sena announces reward of $132,152 to kill Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: Reports Karni Sena, a right-wing group in India, has announced a reward of $132,152 (Rs 1.11 crore) to kill gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter, according to media reports on Tuesday (Oct 22). Lawrence Bishnoi recently made headlines after his gang claimed responsibility for killing Maharashtra-based politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai on October 12. El Chapo's sons, the Chapitos, negotiating plea deal with US government Mexican drug lord El Chapo's sons, Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López are in talks with the United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago for a possible plea deal, their lawyer confirmed Monday. However, it is not known if the two will accept a plea agreement or will become cooperating witnesses. CM Stalin's solution to saving Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha representation: Have '16 children' Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (Oct 21) echoed the words of his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu and suggested that couples may look to have "16 children" to save the state's Lok Sabha seats. Watch | Voter turnout hits 72% in Kurdistan ×

Morning brief: West Asia crisis updates; Karni Sena announces reward to kill Bishnoi, and more

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<p>The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches&nbsp;of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis.</p>

<p>According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations.</p>

<p>Other strikes hit the association in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and the country's south.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strike lands on Beirut airport</strong></h2>

<p>Lebanese media also reported&nbsp;that a strike had landed near Beirut's airport, the main entry point of humanitarian assistance to the country and a major evacuation hub for those fleeing the conflict.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollahs-senior-leader-naim-qassem-flees-lebanon-fearing-death-who-is-he-769283">Hezbollah’s senior leader Naim Qassem flees Lebanon fearing death. Who is he?</a></strong></p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 2,464, with injuries up to 11,530, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Sunday.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel orders evacuation in 2 neighbourhoods in south Beirut</strong></h2>

<p>Also on Sunday, the Israeli army ordered civilians located near buildings it said were "affiliated with Hezbollah" in two neighbourhoods in south Beirut to immediately evacuate, marking the&nbsp;facilities on two maps and saying the military would "work against" them soon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>The "urgent warning" was issued by the military's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee, and concerned the neighbourhoods of Haret Hreik and Hadath.</p>

<p>"You are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah, which the IDF will work against in the near future," Adraee said on Telegram.</p>

<p>"For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate the building and those adjacent to it immediately and move away from it for a distance of no less than 500 metres," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis.

The Israeli military has started bombing the Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing Hezbollah, marking a further escalation in the West Asia crisis. According to Lebanese state media on Monday (Oct 21), there were 11 Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, many of them targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan- which is linked to Hezbollah's financial operations. Other strikes hit the association in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley and the country's south. Israeli strike lands on Beirut airport Lebanese media also reported that a strike had landed near Beirut's airport, the main entry point of humanitarian assistance to the country and a major evacuation hub for those fleeing the conflict. Also read | Hezbollah’s senior leader Naim Qassem flees Lebanon fearing death. Who is he? The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 2,464, with injuries up to 11,530, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Sunday. Israel orders evacuation in 2 neighbourhoods in south Beirut Also on Sunday, the Israeli army ordered civilians located near buildings it said were "affiliated with Hezbollah" in two neighbourhoods in south Beirut to immediately evacuate, marking the facilities on two maps and saying the military would "work against" them soon. Also watch | Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon × The "urgent warning" was issued by the military's Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee, and concerned the neighbourhoods of Haret Hreik and Hadath. "You are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah, which the IDF will work against in the near future," Adraee said on Telegram. "For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate the building and those adjacent to it immediately and move away from it for a distance of no less than 500 metres," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group Al-Qard Al-Hassan

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<p>The Joe Biden-led United States (US) administration is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Oct 20) citing three American officials.</p>

<p>A fourth official confirmed that the documents appeared to be legitimate. The report said that the classified documents were attributed to the US&nbsp;Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-tried-to-eliminate-israeli-pm-netanyahu-in-hezbollah-attack-report-768971">Netanyahu says Iran proxies tried to 'assassinate' him and his wife, warns will pay 'heavy price'</a></strong></p>

<p>The documents noted that Israel continued to move military assets in place to carry out a military strike in response to Iran's massive missile attack (on Israel) on October 1.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the investigation</strong></h2>

<p>The documents were top secret and&nbsp;were posted online to Telegram and first reported by CNN and Axios.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the four American officials told the Associated Press that the Biden administration was also investigating how these documents were obtained, including&nbsp;whether it was an intentional leak by a member of the US&nbsp;intelligence community or obtained by another method, like a hack — and whether any other intelligence information was compromised.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Biden says he knows Israel's response to Iran for Oct 1 attack</strong></p>

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<p>As part of that investigation, officials are working to determine who had access to the documents before they were posted, the official added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Anyone who knows when Israel will attack Iran should be...'</strong></h2>

<p>The unclassified release of these documents came as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas&nbsp;Araqchi said on Saturday that anyone who knew how and when Israel would attack Iran should be held accountable.</p>

<p>"Anybody with knowledge or understanding of 'how and when Israel was going to attack&nbsp;Iran', and/or providing the means and backing for such folly, should logically be held accountable for any possible causality," Foreign Minister Araqchi said in a post on the social media platform X.</p>

<p>Araqchi's comments came a day after US President Joe Biden&nbsp;said&nbsp;there was an opportunity to deal with Israel and&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;in a way that potentially ends their conflict in West Asia for a while.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters at the end of a visit to Berlin, Biden also said he had an understanding of how and when Israel was going to retaliate against missile attacks by&nbsp;Iran. He declined to elaborate.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Joe Biden-led United States (US) administration is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Oct 20) citing three American officials.

The Joe Biden-led United States (US) administration is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Oct 20) citing three American officials. A fourth official confirmed that the documents appeared to be legitimate. The report said that the classified documents were attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency. Also read | Netanyahu says Iran proxies tried to 'assassinate' him and his wife, warns will pay 'heavy price' The documents noted that Israel continued to move military assets in place to carry out a military strike in response to Iran's massive missile attack (on Israel) on October 1. A look at the investigation The documents were top secret and were posted online to Telegram and first reported by CNN and Axios. One of the four American officials told the Associated Press that the Biden administration was also investigating how these documents were obtained, including whether it was an intentional leak by a member of the US intelligence community or obtained by another method, like a hack — and whether any other intelligence information was compromised. Also watch | Biden says he knows Israel's response to Iran for Oct 1 attack × As part of that investigation, officials are working to determine who had access to the documents before they were posted, the official added. 'Anyone who knows when Israel will attack Iran should be...' The unclassified release of these documents came as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that anyone who knew how and when Israel would attack Iran should be held accountable. "Anybody with knowledge or understanding of 'how and when Israel was going to attack Iran', and/or providing the means and backing for such folly, should logically be held accountable for any possible causality," Foreign Minister Araqchi said in a post on the social media platform X. Araqchi's comments came a day after US President Joe Biden said there was an opportunity to deal with Israel and Iran in a way that potentially ends their conflict in West Asia for a while. Speaking to reporters at the end of a visit to Berlin, Biden also said he had an understanding of how and when Israel was going to retaliate against missile attacks by Iran. He declined to elaborate. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: US investigating leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran, says report

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<p>The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre&nbsp;and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the military said that the air force "conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut."</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli strikes hit dozens of locations in south Lebanon: State media</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military's statement came after the Lebanese state media reported on Sunday that Israel struck&nbsp;dozens of south Lebanon villages and towns overnight and targeted Nabatiyeh city for a third time this week.</p>

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<p>"Warplanes struck... the city of Nabatiyeh seven times," the National News Agency (NAA) said. NAA added that&nbsp;Israeli jets "conducted strikes" on more than 50 towns and villages, reporting casualties.</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

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<p>Since October 2023, more than 2,400 people have been killed in Lebanon, most of them in the last month, according to Lebanon's health ministry, while 59 people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, according to Israeli authorities.</p>

<h2><strong>Drone launched at Netanyahu's residence in northern Israel</strong></h2>

<p>A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesman said, adding that the premier was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties.</p>

<p>The drone attack was not immediately confirmed by Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Netanyahu, meanwhile, said in a post on X that the attempt of Hezbollah&nbsp;to assassinate him and his wife was a grave mistake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut.

The Israeli military said on Sunday (Oct 20) that it hit Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's command centre and underground weapons facility in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. In a statement, the military said that the air force "conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut." Israeli strikes hit dozens of locations in south Lebanon: State media The Israeli military's statement came after the Lebanese state media reported on Sunday that Israel struck dozens of south Lebanon villages and towns overnight and targeted Nabatiyeh city for a third time this week. Also read | West Asia crisis: US investigating leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran, says report "Warplanes struck... the city of Nabatiyeh seven times," the National News Agency (NAA) said. NAA added that Israeli jets "conducted strikes" on more than 50 towns and villages, reporting casualties. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו בשעות הבוקר, בהכוונה מודיעינית של אגף המודיעין, מפקדה של מטה המודיעין של חיזבאללה וסדנת נשק תת קרקעית בביירות. טרם התקיפה ננקטו צעדים רבים על מנת לצמצם את הסיכוי לפגיעה באזרחים, הכוללים אזהרות מקדימות לאוכלוסייה<< pic.twitter.com/Koio7H7Xi3 — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) October 20, 2024 × Since October 2023, more than 2,400 people have been killed in Lebanon, most of them in the last month, according to Lebanon's health ministry, while 59 people have been killed in northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights, according to Israeli authorities. Drone launched at Netanyahu's residence in northern Israel A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesman said, adding that the premier was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties. The drone attack was not immediately confirmed by Hezbollah. Netanyahu, meanwhile, said in a post on X that the attempt of Hezbollah to assassinate him and his wife was a grave mistake. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israel says it hit Hezbollah's command centre in Lebanon's Beirut. Watch

<p>US President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 18) signalled that he is aware of Israel’s expected response to the Oct 1 missile attack by Iran but refused to provide any details.</p>

<p>Biden was speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Schoenefeld in Germany. When asked whether he had any information about Israel’s retaliatory strikes, the US leader said, "Yes and yes."</p>

<p>When pressed by reporters to share more information, Biden uttered, “No and no.”</p>

<p>Iran had fired more than 150 missiles on Israel on Oct 1 in what Tehran said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel in Beirut, and the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.</p>

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<p>Following the attacks, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to launch retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential expansion of the conflict in West Asia.</p>

<p>However, Netanyahu is believed to have assured Biden that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) won’t target Iranian oil and nuclear sites in its response but only military targets.</p>

<h2><strong>Tehran issued warning to US</strong></h2>

<p>Following Biden’s comments on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has now issued warning, saying the US would be held responsible for losses that Iran might incur during such an Israeli attack.</p>

<p>Taking to X, Araghchi wrote that anyone with knowledge of or involvement in facilitating such an attack by Israel would bear responsibility for any potential consequences in Iran.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Friday, Biden said he saw an opportunity to end the conflict in West Asia ‘for a while.’</p>

<p>"There's an opportunity in my view and my colleagues agree that we can probably deal with Israel and Iran in a way that ends the conflict for a while. That ends the conflict, in other words, that stops the back and forth," Biden said.</p>

<p>Biden acknowledged that reaching a peace deal in Lebanon was still a possibility but would be much harder in Gaza.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


US President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 18) signalled that he is aware of Israel’s expected response to the Oct 1 missile attack by Iran but refused to provide any details.

US President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 18) signalled that he is aware of Israel’s expected response to the Oct 1 missile attack by Iran but refused to provide any details. Biden was speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Schoenefeld in Germany. When asked whether he had any information about Israel’s retaliatory strikes, the US leader said, "Yes and yes." When pressed by reporters to share more information, Biden uttered, “No and no.” Iran had fired more than 150 missiles on Israel on Oct 1 in what Tehran said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel in Beirut, and the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah to escalate war with Israel after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Following the attacks, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to launch retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about potential expansion of the conflict in West Asia. However, Netanyahu is believed to have assured Biden that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) won’t target Iranian oil and nuclear sites in its response but only military targets. Tehran issued warning to US Following Biden’s comments on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has now issued warning, saying the US would be held responsible for losses that Iran might incur during such an Israeli attack. Taking to X, Araghchi wrote that anyone with knowledge of or involvement in facilitating such an attack by Israel would bear responsibility for any potential consequences in Iran. Also read: Israel-Hamas War: At Least 33 Killed By Israeli Strike On Gaza's Jabalia Camp Earlier on Friday, Biden said he saw an opportunity to end the conflict in West Asia ‘for a while.’ "There's an opportunity in my view and my colleagues agree that we can probably deal with Israel and Iran in a way that ends the conflict for a while. That ends the conflict, in other words, that stops the back and forth," Biden said. Biden acknowledged that reaching a peace deal in Lebanon was still a possibility but would be much harder in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies)

‘US will be responsible...,’ Iran irked as Biden says he is aware of Israeli response to Oct 1 attacks

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea&nbsp;on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.</p>

<p>In a statement, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack.</p>

<p>There were no injuries reported.&nbsp;"A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement.</p>

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<h2><strong>Barrage of projectiles fired into northern Israel</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military said three drones had been fired from Lebanon on Saturday and it had intercepted two.</p>

<p>A barrage of projectiles were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Saturday, with sirens blaring across northern Israel at regular intervals.</p>

<p>Lebanese authorities meanwhile said two people were killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday in Jounieh, north of Beirut, in the first strike on the area since Hezbollah and Israel started trading fire last year, the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah&nbsp;resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.</p>

<p>It has escalated sharply in recent weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>'Hezbollah has lost 1,500 men'</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, Israeli military chief Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Hezbollah lost 1,500 of its men in Israeli airstrikes.</p>

<p>"We estimate that we are at around 1,500&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;operatives killed and our estimates are conservative, I assume there are more we don't know of, (killed) in many airstrikes," Lt Gen Halevi said.</p>

<p>"There is great damage, an entire chain of command is being wiped out.&nbsp;Hezbollah&nbsp;is hiding its fatalities, it is hiding dead commanders," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town. In a statement, Netanyahu's office said that he and his wife were not at home at the time of the attack. There were no injuries reported. "A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident," Netanyahu's office said in the statement. Also read | ‘US will be responsible...,’ Iran irked as Biden says he was aware of Israeli response to Oct 1 attacks Barrage of projectiles fired into northern Israel The Israeli military said three drones had been fired from Lebanon on Saturday and it had intercepted two. A barrage of projectiles were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Saturday, with sirens blaring across northern Israel at regular intervals. Lebanese authorities meanwhile said two people were killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday in Jounieh, north of Beirut, in the first strike on the area since Hezbollah and Israel started trading fire last year, the news agency AFP reported. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. It has escalated sharply in recent weeks. 'Hezbollah has lost 1,500 men' On Friday, Israeli military chief Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said that Hezbollah lost 1,500 of its men in Israeli airstrikes. "We estimate that we are at around 1,500 Hezbollah operatives killed and our estimates are conservative, I assume there are more we don't know of, (killed) in many airstrikes," Lt Gen Halevi said. "There is great damage, an entire chain of command is being wiped out. Hezbollah is hiding its fatalities, it is hiding dead commanders," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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