Japan prepares airlift for nationals in Lebanon
The Japanese Foreign Ministry has indicated that approximately 1,000 Japanese nationals are currently in Lebanon, many of whom are there for work or family reasons.
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Death toll from Beirut attack rises to 45
The military operation was aimed at senior members of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Forces, according to statements from Israel’s armed forces.
Israeli military targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces reported targeting 290 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon, with additional strikes on 110 locations occurring in the early hours of the morning.
Escalation intensifies as Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire
Hezbollah indicated that, despite recent setbacks, including explosions affecting its communication equipment and strikes targeting leadership figures, it remains combat-ready.
Escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza
Simultaneously, Israeli forces conducted a missile strike in Gaza, killing at least 22 people, predominantly women and children, in an attack on a school compound. The Israeli military claims the site was being utilized as a Hamas command center, asserting that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties. However, reports from Gaza’s Health Ministry and eyewitness accounts suggest a tragic scene, with many families caught unawares. A witness described the chaos, stating, “There was no warning... Where is the conscience?”
Iraq sends medical assistance to Lebanon amid unprecedented security incident
Lebanon, already grappling with economic turmoil and political instability, faces an unprecedented crisis as authorities scramble to investigate the source of the pager malfunctions.
Beirut eyes Russian technology in quest for recovery solutions
This collaboration aligns with Moscow’s strategic interests in Lebanon, a country it sees as critical to its broader policies in the region, especially concerning its ally, Syria.
U.S. State Department: Members of “terrorist organizations” are legitimate targets
“It’s not just a question for the United States. It is a question for every party in the region. Of course, it’s a first-order question to Israel, it’s a question to Hezbollah, but it is a question to all of the other countries in the region about what type of region that they want to live in,” he said.
Son of Hezbollah legislator among those killed in Lebanon pager explosions
In a statement to The Associated Press, Ali Ammar condemned the attacks as “a new Israeli aggression against Lebanon.” He vowed that “the resistance will retaliate in a suitable way at the suitable time,” highlighting Hezbollah’s intent to respond to what it views as an act of aggression by Israel.
U.S. urges diplomatic solution to Israel-Hezbollah conflict, White House says
The explosions, which occurred simultaneously across various regions in Lebanon, including Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, have been attributed by Hezbollah and Lebanese officials to Israel. Hezbollah has vowed retaliation for what it calls a “criminal aggression.”
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