Top Hezbollah commander Abu Ali Rida ‘eliminated’ in air strike, says Israel – Times of India

The Israeli defence force said on Monday that it has “eliminated” a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, Abu Ali Rida, who was accused of orchestrating rocket and anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Rida, who commanded Hezbollah’s operations in the Baraachit area, was killed in an air strike, though the military did not disclose…

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Israel arrests couple allegedly linked to Iran for spying on Mossad HQ – Times of India

Israeli authorities have uncovered an espionage network allegedly involving a couple working for Iranian intelligence, who were gathering critical information about the infrastructure and sites such as the country’s top most intelligence agency, Mossad headquarters. The couple from the town of Lod near Tel Aviv were not only involved in gathering intelligence about national infrastructure…

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‘If they want to stop …’: New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made – Times of India

New Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem Hezbollah‘s new leader, Naim Qassem, announced on Wednesday that the group could agree to a ceasefire with Israel, provided specific conditions are met. This offer comes amid increased Israeli military actions in Lebanon.Qassem took over Hezbollah’s leadership after the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel last month. In his first…

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Israel demands resignation of UN expert Francesca Albanese over ‘genocidal campaign against Palestinians’ remark – Times of India

Israel on Wednesday demanded the resignation of UN independent expert Francesca Albanese after she denounced the “eradication of Palestinians” from their land as “genocide.”Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, criticized Albanese after she told a committee at the UN General Assembly that developments in recent months “cement my assessment that Israel is conducting a genocidal campaign…

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‘This time, will hit places that we spared’: Israel issues strong warning to Iran – Times of India

Israel has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying that should Tehran launch further ballistic missile attacks, Israel will respond with “capabilities that we did not use this time.” Israel also indicated that the recent conflict remains active, suggesting potential future engagements.“If Iran makes the mistake and launches another barrage of missiles at Israel, we…

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Middle East crisis: Satellite photos suggest Israeli strike damaged Iran’s major missile base – Times of India

Israel’s attack on Iran likely damages revolutionary guard base. (AP) Israel‘s recent attack on Iran has likely damaged a base operated by the Revolutionary Guard, who are responsible for building ballistic missiles and launching rockets as part of Iran’s space program. Satellite images analysed by The Associated Press (AP) show significant damage at the Shahroud…

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‘Should not be exaggerated nor downplayed’: Iran’s supreme leader on Israeli strikes, skips retaliation call – Times of India

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei refrained from talking about retaliation while addressing Israel’s recent attack on Iranian targets, saying that the incident “should not be exaggerated nor downplayed.”His remarks come as tensions simmer between the two nations following Saturday’s airstrikes by Israel in response to Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month.“The evil actions of…

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Trump or Harris: Who is Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu likely to support? – Times of India

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is hopeful for Trump’s return to the presidency, expecting beneficial policies for Israel despite Trump’s mixed messages. Analysts suggest a Trump victory would provide Netanyahu greater freedom, contrasting Biden’s more critical stance. Meanwhile, Palestinians remain skeptical of both candidates. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely counting on a return for…

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‘Hostilities are to nobody’s benefit’: India calls for restraint after Israel strikes Iran | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India expressed deep concerns on Saturday as the crisis-embroiled Middle East witnessed Israel retaliating to Iran‘s October 1 aerial attack by launching “precise strikes ” at Tehran’s military bases.As the war-torn region remains on the brink, India urged all sides to stick to dialogue and diplomacy while urging warring nations to exercise restraint…

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