Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander as more rockets are fired
The Israeli military said Tuesday that it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut while the militant group's acting leader promised more fighting against Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and rocket fire into Israel. The military said the strike killed Suhail Husseini, who it said was responsible for overseeing logistics, budget and management of the group. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah.Sheikh Naim Kassem, the acting leader of Hezbollah, said in a defiant televised statement that his group's military capabilities are still intact. He said that Hezbollah has replaced all of its senior commanders after weeks of heavy Israeli airstrikes across large parts of Lebanon, including targeted strikes that killed much of its top command in a matter of days.Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday, the anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, underscoring their resilience in the face of a devastating Israeli offensive in Gaza that has killed about 42,000…
Israel deploys fourth army division in south Lebanon offensive, says senior Hezbollah official probably dead
It comes as Israel's military said it had deployed a fourth army division into south Lebanon.
Hezbollah leader vows to intensify rocket attack, predicts more Israeli displacement
BEIRUT—Hezbollah’s acting leader said Tuesday that even more Israelis will be displaced as the militant group extends its rocket fire deeper into Israel, in a defiant televised statement marking the anniversary of fighting that escalated into war last month. Sheikh Naim Kassem, the acting leader of Hezbollah, said its military…
Hezbollah loses another senior commander, vows to keep striking Israel as tensions escalate
Hezbollah's acting leader Naim Qassem said even more Israelis would be displaced as it kept up its rocket fire into Israel amid escalating tensions. Hezbollah has also lent tacit support to ceasefire efforts in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes have eliminated most of its top command.
Israel says it killed Hezbollah's logistics head; Hezbollah launches rockets at Haifa
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The military commander of Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, Suhail Hussein Husseini, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese capital, the Israeli military said Tuesday.
Israel shares photo of Iran missiles' remnants: We clean up terrorism
Israel faced an unprecedented aerial assault when over 180 ballistic missiles were fired from Tehran. The large-scale attack, which targeted several locations across Israel, marked a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
Israel may have military superiority, but it lacks a clear strategic vision, say experts
Israel is fighting a multi-front war that includes Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Syria.Experts told BI that Israel still lacks a long-term strategic
Hezbollah supports ceasefire efforts in Lebanon, deputy leader says
BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s deputy leader said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that the group backs efforts to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, and for the firs...
Israel launches ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran delivers warning
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed allies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and threatening Iran itself. The efforts raise the possibility of an end to two decades of Iranian ascendancy in the region.
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut strike
JERUSALEM, Oct 8: The Israeli military said Tuesday it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut, a day after the one-year anniversary
LiveMiddle East latest: Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander as more rockets are fired
The Israeli military says it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut while the militant group’s acting leader promised more fighting against Israeli troops.
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
Israeli military strikes kill senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, escalating tensions in the region.
Israel begins ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran sends warning
BEIRUT: Israel's military said on Tuesday (Oct 8) it had begun ground operations in southwest Lebanon, expanding its incursions to a new zone a year after exchanges of fire began with the armed group Hezbollah and amid pleas by the UN for a diplomatic solution. The regional tensions triggered a year a
Israel deploys fourth army division in Lebanon offensive
Israel's military said it had deployed a fourth army division into south Lebanon, signalling an expanding ground offensive against Hezbollah, and said the successor to the Iran-backed group's slain leader appeared to have been "eliminated".
Commander of Hezbollah headquarters killed in Beirut strikes: Israeli military
In a social media post, the IDF claimed that Hezbollah's logistics unit head Suhail Hussein Husseini was killed following a strike on a compound in Beirut. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah.
Hezbollah leader says more Israelis will be displaced as the militants extend their rocket fire
Hezbollah's acting leader says that even more Israelis will be displaced as the militant group extends its rocket fire deeper into Israel.
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
The Israeli military said Tuesday it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut, a day after the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack was marked by mourning and demonstrations around the globe. The military said the strike killed Suhail Husseini, who it said was
In fresh escalation, Yemen fires missiles towards Israel
As the situation in West Asia continues to escalate, Yemen launched a barrage of ballistic missiles towards Israel on Monday, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said.
Hit Over 120 Hezbollah Targets "Within An Hour": Israel Army
The Israeli military said it struck more than 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon within a 60-minute period as part of extensive strikes on Monday.
Yemen's Houthis say they fired two missiles at central Israel, Israel says missile intercepted
JERUSALEM: Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday (Oct 7) they fired two missiles at Jaffa, a city in central Israel, and Israel said it intercepted a missile aimed at the area from Yemen. The Israeli military said a surface-to-surface missile set off air raid sirens across central Israel, sendin
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