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Israel Declares UN Chief "Persona Non Grata"

Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," said Foreign Minister Israel Katz in a statement. "This is an ...

Israel Vows Revenge Following Iran's Missile Attack

Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted. Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles, including hypersonic weapons, sending Israeli civilians into ...

Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday that they had fired cruise missiles “deep inside” Israel, although there was no confirmation from Israeli authorities. The statement by the Houthis' armed forces came after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel late on Tuesday, deepening the conflict in the region. “The missile force of the Yemeni ...

Intense Nighttime Airstrikes Hit Beirut's Southern Suburbs

The southern suburbs of Beirut witnessed a very violent night as Israel conducted nearly 17 strikes in the early hours of Wednesday. The Israeli military had prompted panic among the population after issuing numerous orders to evacuate buildings in Beirut, claiming that it was targeting Hezbollah sites. The strikes came hours after Iran launched ...

The Dawn of a New Era

  The critical turning point in Lebanon's political and military situation over the past two weeks warns of dire consequences on multiple levels. This is particularly alarming in light of the failed efforts to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war, which has now paved the way for Israeli occupation to unleash its longstanding hostility ...

Joyful Demonstrations After Iranian Attack on Israel

Celebratory gunfire in the southern suburbs of Beirut and in some areas of Baalbek-Hermel followed Iran's strike on Israel on Tuesday, which was carried out in reprisal for the killings of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas and Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah. Fireworks were also launched throughout Tripoli after the attack, which was ...

Iran Launches Calculated Strike on Israel Reminiscent of April Attack

Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, declaring it a retaliation for the assassinations of its allies, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh. In a move aimed at showcasing defiance, but was reminiscent of the failed one in April, Iran warned its adversaries of the attack before launching, though the ...

Israel Mobilizes Four Reserve Brigades for Lebanon Ground Operation

The Israeli army mobilized four additional brigades to be deployed in missions along the northern border, the military said on Tuesday, after launching ground operations targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon overnight. “This will enable the continuation of operational activity against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the ...

Two Hezbollah Commanders Killed in Precise Raids in Beirut

The Israeli army announced on Tuesday evening that it had killed two Hezbollah commanders, Mohammad Cassir, in charge of the “transport of troops” between Lebanon and Syria, and Zoulfikar Hannaoui, head of the “Imam Hussein Battalion”, during air strikes on the southern outskirts of Beirut. Three persons were killed during the two ...

Israeli Ground Incursion Triggers Waves of Condemnation and Opposition

Several countries have issued reactions on Tuesday to Israel's ground incursion in Lebanon, after the Israeli military began what it said were “ground raids” against Hezbollah militants in the area. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Tuesday Israel's ground operation into Lebanon and urged the United Nations and other ...

Uncertainty Shrouds Israel's Invasion of Lebanon

Uncertainty is mounting about whether Israel has initiated its invasion of Lebanon, whilst questions swirl about precisely how Israel intends to prosecute this war. Uncertainty is mounting over the precise details of Israel’s invasion of Lebanon following the Israeli military’s announcement, in the early hours of Tuesday, of the commencement ...

Adraee: Israel Conducted Dozens of Targeted Operations in South Lebanon

The Israeli Army’s Arabic Spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, announced on Tuesday that Israel carried out “dozens of targeted military operations in southern Lebanon in the past few months.” According to Adraee’s statement on X, “These operations aim to neutralize Hezbollah's combat infrastructure, which poses a threat to towns in northern ...