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Report: Airstrike attack in Damascus targets a senior Hezbollah official | LIVE BLOG
7 dead and 11 wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike targeting a meeting of senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards in Damascus
🚨 Rocket barrages to the north: alarms sound in Rosh Hanikra
Report: Israeli raid near Iranian embassy in Damascus targets Hezbollah leader
An airstrike near the Iranian embassy in Damascus has reportedly targeted a Hezbollah leader, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights noted that the building is frequently visited by leaders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
U.S.: Hezbollah's sudden desire for ceasefire shows it is 'under pressure'
Hezbollah's ceasefire call today shows that the terrorist group is on the defensive and "getting pummeled," U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a regular news briefing.
Iran issues warning to Gulf states over potential cooperation with Israel
The warning extends beyond the use of airspace; Iran is also vigilant about the potential involvement of U.S. military bases located in Gulf countries
Egypt and Jordan support Lebanon against "Israeli aggression"
At a joint press conference in Cairo, Jordanian and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Ayman Safadi and Badr Abdelatty expressed solidarity with Lebanon in the face of recent Israeli strikes, particularly those targeting the capital, Beirut.
Syria strike targets Hezbollah commander in charge of coordinating with Iran
Massive Israeli strike in Lebanon: 50 Hezbollah terrorists and 6 senior commanders eliminated
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari announced that the massive airstrikes carried out yesterday in southern Lebanon resulted in the elimination of at least 50 Hezbollah operatives, including six high-ranking commanders of the organization's "Southern Front."
Explosions heard in Damascus
Syrian media reports say explosions were heard in the capital Damascus, while some reports indicate an Israeli airstrike.
Netanyahu in a message to the citizens of Lebanon: "You have the opportunity to save your country from the hands of Hezbollah"
IDF forces discovered an underground tunnel in southern Lebanon that extended 10 feet over Israel's border
🚨 Red alert sirens sound in Sderot and surrounding area
The Home Front Command tightens guidelines in areas surrounding Haifa: educational activities halted
IDF announces death of Sergeant Noam Israel Abdo, 20, who fell in combat in Gaza
Since the beginning of the conflict, 730 Israeli soldiers have lost their lives, including 347 during the ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
United Nations: Lebanon could experience "same catastrophic spiral" as Gaza
Matthew Hollingworth, the World Food Programme director for Lebanon, expressed deep concern during a virtual press conference from Beirut, drawing alarming parallels between the two situations. He stated, "We are on the brink of a devastating spiral similar to Gaza. We must act now to prevent it."
James Elder, a UNICEF spokesperson, echoed these concerns, highlighting troubling similarities with Gaza, especially regarding mass displacements and the impact on children. He criticized the language used to downplay the severity of the situation. Jeremy Laurence from the UN Human Rights Office emphasized the scale of devastation, describing it as "unimaginable" for the populations in both Lebanon and Gaza.
🚨 Rocket warning sirens sound in northern Israel
🚨 Rocket barrage in northern Israel: alarms sound in Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding areas
Former PM Bennett calls for action against Iran's nuclear program
"This is a unique window of opportunity that gives us both the legitimacy and the ability to hit them hard."
Emirates Airlines cancels all flights to and from Iran
Emirates announces that its flights to and from Iran are cancelled today. The airline says it continues to closely monitor the situation in the region and is in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments.
South Lebanon: IDF takes control of olive grove from which Hezbollah operated
Fighters from the Golani Brigade have successfully taken control of a residential compound and an olive grove in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah operatives were active. During the operation, IDF forces destroyed a significant cache of weapons located in the area.
The operation uncovered a loaded and ready-to-fire rocket launcher aimed at northern Israeli localities, along with extensive underground infrastructure and living quarters used by Hezbollah. Within the compound, troops identified an assessment area and a substantial stockpile of arms, including launchers concealed in the kitchen, anti-tank missiles, camouflage nets, and various combat equipment.
In Jerusalem, U.S. Senator Graham calls for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia before the end of the year
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is urging Saudi Arabia and Israel to establish diplomatic relations by the end of the year. He warns that a future U.S. administration may not have enough votes to support such a deal. The Biden administration is seeking to negotiate a normalization deal between the two countries, including U.S. security guarantees for Saudi Arabia. Graham, who is considered close to Donald Trump, suggests that a U.S.-Saudi defense treaty could pass the Senate under Biden.