Israel launches pre-emptive strikes at Lebanon to avert ‘large-scale’ Hezbollah attack – Times of India

In an attempt to mitigate the looming threat from Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, the Israeli military early Sunday announced pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon.Israel said the strikes were carried out in the wake of detecting preparations for “large-scale” attacks by Hezbollah.“The IDF identified the Hezbollah terrorist organization preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory.In…

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‘Book any ticket available’: US, UK issue ‘leave now’ advisory for its citizens in Lebanon – Times of India

The United States and the UK on Saturday issued advisories to its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately as the possibility of a full-blown war looms large between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel.The Middle East, simmering due to Israel’s military action in Gaza, seems to have plunged deeper into the crisis after Hamas’s chief…

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Assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Will Iran and Israel go to war? – Times of India

The Middle East is currently witnessing heightened tensions that have escalated following a pair of high-profile assassinations. The assassination of Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, and Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s top political leader, has significantly increased the stakes. Israel is suspected to be behind both killings, raising the potential for a broader confrontation involving Iran…

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‘Israel has right to defend itself’, says Kamala Harris following Israeli airstrike on Lebanon – Times of India

US Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election, expressed support for Israel‘s actions following a controversial airstrike in southern Beirut. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Harris affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself, particularly against Hezbollah, which she labeled a terrorist organization.“Israel has the right to defend itself against a…

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At least 9 killed and several injured after rocket barrage from Lebanon struck Israel annexed Golan Heights – Times of India

At least nine people were killed and 34 wounded, including 17 in critical condition, after a rocket barrage from Lebanon struck the annexed Golan Heights on Saturday, Israel‘s emergency medical service reported. The head of the Magen David Adom emergency service, Eli Bin, confirmed the casualties following a rocket hitting the town of Majdal Shams.In…

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Israeli army says Lebanon strike kills Hezbollah’s rocket unit commander – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Israeli military on Friday said that it carried out air strike in Bazouriye, killing Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, Hezbollah‘s deputy commander of the rocket and missiles unit. Naim was a key figure in launching heavy-warhead rockets and orchestrating attacks on Israeli civilians, according to the military.Earlier, Hezbollah launched rockets with heavy warheads…

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