Israel Lebanon War
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US Vice-Presidential Debate TAKEAWAYS: Vance, Walz focus their attacks on Middle East, immigration
World | Oct 02, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTVance and Walz trained the bulk of their attacks not on their on-stage rival, but on the running mates who weren't in the room. Both vice presidential nominees sought to convey a genial mien as they lobbed criticism at Harris and Trump, respectively.
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Iran preparing 'imminent' attack on Israel amid soaring tensions, US warns of 'serious consequences'
World | Oct 01, 2024, 10:02 PM ISTIsrael has ordered two dozen Lebanese border communities to evacuate as it has begun 'limited' ground operations against Hezbollah. Fears of an all-out war grew as Israel launched a series of attacks on Lebanon, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday.
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Israel limits public gatherings and closes beaches after Hezbollah rocket fire, flights cancelled
World | Oct 01, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTHezbollah said it fired missiles at the headquarters of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency and at a military intelligence unit on the outskirts of Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Hezbollah denied reports of Israeli troops entering the country and said it was ready for a 'direct confrontation'.
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Hezbollah denies Israeli troops entering Lebanon, says it is ready for 'direct confrontation'
World | Oct 01, 2024, 04:38 PM ISTHezbollah fired missiles at the headquarters of Israel's Mossad agency and at a military intelligence unit on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, which it described as "just the beginning". Tensions between both sides have peaked after a series of Israeli strikes that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
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Israel begins Lebanon ground invasion with 'limited' offensive against Hezbollah
World | Oct 01, 2024, 07:36 AM ISTThe Israeli military on Tuesday said it had begun a "limited, localised" operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, opening a new front in its war against the Lebanese militant group.
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After Gaza and Lebanon, Israel strikes on Yemen- What a full-fledged Gulf War could mean for world
World | Sep 30, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTIsrael said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen on Sunday in response to missile fire by the Iran-aligned militants at Israel over the past two days, marking another front in fighting in the Middle East.
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Lebanon PM ready to end war, agrees to implement 2006 deal on Hezbollah's armed presence at Litani
World | Sep 30, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTUNSC 1701 ended the month-long 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel and called for a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and that the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers be the only armed force south of the Litani River.
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Israel kills Hamas's Lebanon chief along with his family in major blow after Nasarallah killing
World | Sep 30, 2024, 03:33 PM ISTThe Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has also issued a statement, confirming the death of the senior Hamas leader.
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'Will continue operation despite pager attacks, loss of commanders, loss of Nasrallah': Hezbollah
World | Sep 30, 2024, 05:01 PM ISTHezbollah's deputy leader vowed to continue fighting Israel and said the militant group was prepared for a long war after much of its top command was wiped out, including its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
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Jaishankar heads to Washington amid Middle-East crisis, meeting with Blinken on top agenda
World | Sep 30, 2024, 11:05 AM ISTAmid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Jaishankar will meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken. During his visit, they are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral and global issues, including the Ukraine war and the Middle East crisis.
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Hezbollah confirms senior leader Ali Karaki killed in spree of Israeli airstrike on Lebanon
World | Sep 29, 2024, 06:09 PM ISTThe Israeli military said Sunday that it killed another high-ranking Hezbollah official in an airstrike as the Lebanese militant group was reeling from a string of devastating blows and the killing of its overall leader.
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Hashem Safieddine: Cousin of Nasrallah to become Hezbollah's new chief | 7 POINTS
World | Sep 29, 2024, 01:47 PM ISTSafieddine's family ties and a physical resemblance to Nasrallah, as well as his religious status as a descendant of Mohammed, would all count in his favour. He has also been vocal in his criticism of US policy.
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Another blow to Hezbollah: After Nasrallah, intelligence chief killed in Beirut strike, IDF claims
World | Sep 29, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTHassan Khalil Yassin, according to the IDF, headed a unit in Hezbollah’s intelligence division that was tasked with locating Israeli military and civilian sites in Israel to be targeted.
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Zainab Nasrallah, daughter of Hezbollah chief, killed in Israeli strike on Beirut: Reports
World | Sep 28, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTZainab was known for her outspoken loyalty to Hezbollah and her family's sacrifices and her death, if confirmed, would have large implications in the brewing conflict with Israel. This came as Israel struck Hezbollah headquarters in a massive strike targeting Hassan Nasrallah.
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Israeli airstrikes Beirut suburb, senior Hezbollah leader Mohammad Surur killed: Reports
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTThe Israeli military said it carried out a strike south of Beirut without elaborating. Military officials said details will be released later.
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'No ceasefire, will fight until victory': Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon truce proposal
World | Sep 26, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTNetanyahu, who is travelling to the United States for the UN General Assembly, has not yet responded to the cease-fire proposal. But his foreign minister, Israel Katz, said Israel would continue fighting “with full force until victory.”
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'Leave Lebanon now': India issues fresh travel advisory after Israel announces ground invasion
World | Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 AM IST"All Indian nationals already in Lebanon are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon. Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Beirut...," the Indian Embassy said.
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'Prepare yourselves for strong response': Israel army warns for possible Lebanon ground incursion
World | Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThe Israel Defense Force’s chief of staff says the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon.
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon forced over 90,000 people to flee their homes: United Nations
World | Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTThousands of people fleeing heavy bombardment in southern Lebanon have sought refuge in makeshift shelters across Beirut, as Israeli airstrikes intensify across the border.
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Israeli missile hit Lebanese journalist's house during LIVE TV interview, what happened next? WATCH
World | Sep 25, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTThe incident happened when Miraya International Network's editor-in-chief Fadi Boudiya was preparing for an interview with the Inews network and an Israeli missile struck his home.