'Nasrallah's son-in-law killed in Israeli raid in Damascus,' report claims

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israeli Air Force tweets, 'Two unmanned aircraft detected, the Air Force intercepted an unmanned aircraft in the maritime space off the coast of Gush Dan, one crash was detected in an open area.'

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Harris adviser meets US Muslim, Arab leaders angry at support for Israel

On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris' senior adviser engaged in a virtual meeting with American Muslim and Arab leaders as her presidential campaign aims to regain the support of voters who are displeased with the US stance on Israel's military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

According to the vice president's office, Phil Gordan, Harris' national security adviser, informed the community leaders during the meeting that the administration backs a ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, and stability in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

However, Lebanese-American attorney and community leader Ali Dagher, who did not attend the meeting, expressed dissatisfaction with the outreach from Harris' office, stating, "It's too little, too late."

As the presidential race between Democrat Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump appears to be close based on polls, the Nov. 5 election looms large.

Although President Joe Biden secured the majority of Muslim and Arab votes in 2020, their support for Democrats has significantly declined during nearly a year of Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Activists argue that Biden and Harris have not done enough to halt Israel's military operations in the Palestinian enclave.

According to Palestinian health authorities, the Israeli military offensive in Gaza has claimed the lives of more than 41,000 Palestinians. Israel's actions were in response to an incursion by Hamas gunmen on Oct. 7, 2023, which Israel claims resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 people and the abduction of about 250 hostages. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has left nearly all of its 2 million residents displaced and facing widespread hunger.

In Lebanon, Lebanese government statistics reveal that more than 1,900 people have lost their lives, and 9,000 have been injured during almost a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, with the majority of the deaths occurring in the past two weeks.

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Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'Nasrallah's son-in-law killed in Israeli raid in Damascus'

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Hassan Jaafar al-Qasir, the son-in-law of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was one of two Lebanese individuals killed in an Israeli attack on a residential apartment in Damascus' Mazze district on Wednesday. This claim was corroborated by a source close to Hezbollah who spoke to AFP.

Al-Qasir's death comes just a week after Nasrallah's son-in-law was killed in a significant Israeli strike in Beirut. The Israeli raid in Damascus targeted a specific apartment within a residential building, resulting in the loss of two Lebanese lives, including that of Al-Qasir.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel presses forward on two fronts and reports 8 combat deaths as fears of a wider war mount

On Wednesday, Israel continued its military operations on two fronts, engaging in a ground incursion into Lebanon against Hezbollah and conducting strikes in Gaza. The incursion into Lebanon resulted in the deaths of eight Israeli soldiers, while the strikes in Gaza claimed the lives of dozens, including children. The region prepared for further escalation as Israel vowed to retaliate for Iran's ballistic missile attack the previous day.

Iran, which supports both Hezbollah and Hamas, the militant group controlling the Gaza Strip, launched numerous missiles into Israel on Tuesday night, further intensifying the tit-for-tat cycle that is pushing the Middle East closer to a regional war. Israel issued a warning that the attack would have "repercussions."

According to the Israeli military, seven soldiers were killed in two separate Hezbollah attacks in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, without providing further details. These deaths followed the announcement of the first Israeli combat death in Lebanon since the start of the incursion, a 22-year-old captain in a commando brigade. An additional seven troops were wounded.

The deaths announced on the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, represented some of the most significant casualties suffered by Israeli forces in recent months.

In Gaza, where the nearly year-long war that triggered the widening conflict continues with no end in sight, Israeli ground and air operations in Khan Younis, the territory's second-largest city, resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people, including women and children, according to Palestinian medical officials.

Late Wednesday night, an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building near the city center of the Lebanese capital, marking the second time this week that Israel has struck central Beirut. The attack on the residential Bashoura district killed at least six people and wounded seven others.

Following the attack, residents reported a sulfur-like smell, and Lebanon's state-run National News Agency accused Israel of using internationally banned phosphorous bombs. In the past, human rights groups have accused Israel of using white phosphorus incendiary shells on towns and villages in conflict-hit southern Lebanon.

Nilabja Roychowdhury, a medical student from Madhyamgram near Kolkata studying at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv, expressed his growing concern as the Israel-Iran conflict intensified on Wednesday. "It is getting scarier by the day," he said, describing the situation as unprecedented in its severity.

Rajesh Medicherla, a caregiver from Telangana working in Tel Aviv, echoed Roychowdhury's sentiments, stating, "The situation is tough... We have not seen something as threatening as this ever." He shared a video capturing a missile striking a building in Tel Aviv, exclaiming in Telugu: "bro... bro... padutundi (brother, it's falling)!" Medicherla added, "It was inconceivable that the missiles would reach as far as Tel Aviv."

The missile attacks launched by Iran on Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities have left numerous Indian workers and students in Israel deeply worried about their safety. Although they remain unharmed at present, there is a growing sense of fear as the situation threatens to escalate further. Many research scholars from Bengal, currently studying and working in Israel, are eager to return to their homeland. However, with most international flights suspended, their efforts to do so have been thwarted. As of Wednesday, they are awaiting guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding evacuation procedures.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel bars entry to UN chief Guterres

Israel has officially barred UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country, according to Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Katz criticized Guterres for not strongly condemning Iran's missile attack, stating that the secretary-general has been declared persona non grata—a rare diplomatic designation reflecting broader Israeli frustration with the UN.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel issues new evacuation order for parts of southern Beirut

In the early hours of Thursday, the Israeli military ordered residents to evacuate several densely populated areas of southern Beirut, citing plans to target Hezbollah sites in those regions.

"You are located near facilities and interests belonging to Hezbollah, which the army will act against in the near future," Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on social media site X, naming the Haret Hreik, Burj al-Barajneh et Hadath Gharb areas.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: US resident killed in Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, friend says

A US resident from Dearborn, Michigan, identified as Kamel Ahmad Jawad, was killed in Lebanon, reportedly due to an Israeli airstrike, according to the American government. A White House spokesperson expressed deep sorrow over his death, calling it a tragedy alongside the loss of many civilians in the region.

Earlier, a State Department spokesperson clarified that Jawad was a legal permanent resident, not a US citizen, but extended heartfelt condolences to his family. Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon have resulted in hundreds of casualties, thousands injured, and over a million displaced, as the country targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Middle East conflict lifts oil prices despite large US crude build

Oil prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday due to concerns that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt supplies from the region. However, significant increases in US crude inventories capped the gains. Brent crude rose by 34 cents, or 0.46%, to settle at $73.90 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 27 cents, or 0.39%, to $70.10 per barrel. The uptick in tension followed Iran's launch of over 180 missiles at Israel, marking its largest direct attack on the country to date. In response, both Israel and the US pledged retaliation, raising the stakes in the conflict.

Reports indicate that Israel's response may target Iranian oil facilities and other strategic locations. Meanwhile, Iran declared that its missile assault on Israel was concluded, unless provoked further, and warned that any Israeli retaliation would lead to significant destruction.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'Sickening cycle of escalation' in Mideast must stop, says UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the "sickening cycle of escalation" in the Middle East during an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday. His remarks came in the wake of a recent missile attack by Iran, which drew strong condemnation from Israel. The meeting was convened after Iran launched a significant missile strike on Tuesday, coinciding with Israel's intensified military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

"It is high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation that is leading the people of the Middle East straight over the cliff. This deadly cycle of tit-for-tat violence must stop." the UN chief said.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Biden says he does not support attack on Iran's nuclear sites

President Joe Biden of the United States expressed his opposition to launching an offensive against Iran's nuclear facilities in response to recent attacks on Israel. He made this statement to reporters on Wednesday.

Furthermore, the President announced that additional sanctions would be levied against Iran. He also mentioned his intention to hold discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, in the near future.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Biden, G7 leaders discussed new sanctions in response to Iran's attack on Israel

US President Joe Biden joined a call with G7 leaders on Wednesday to coordinate a response, including new sanctions, to Iran's attack on Israel, the White House said in a statement.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Hamas' armed wing claims responsibility for shooting attack in Tel Aviv

The al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for a shooting in Tel Aviv that resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, according to a statement released by the group on Wednesday.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: US deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell says not just Israel, US too is thinking about response options to Iran attack

US deputy secretary of state kurt campbell calls middle east situation 'a moment of real peril, but also some possibility'

Netanyahu offers condolences after Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon, vows to defeat 'Iran's axis of evil'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his deep condolences following the deaths of Israeli soldiers in combat operations in Lebanon on Wednesday. Addressing the nation, Netanyahu paid tribute to the soldiers, calling them "heroes" and emphasizing the unity and resilience of the Israeli people in the face of ongoing conflict.

"I would like to send my condolences from the bottom of my heart to the families of our heroes who fell today in Lebanon," Netanyahu said. "The name will rise their blood. May their memory be blessed."

The Israeli military confirmed that eight soldiers were killed during combat with Hezbollah forces, marking the first casualties since the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) crossed the border into Lebanon earlier this week.

Netanyahu framed the conflict as part of a broader battle against what he described as "Iran's axis of evil," which he said aims to destroy Israel. "We are in the middle of a tough war against Iran's axis of evil, which seeks to destroy us. This will not happen—because we will stand together, and with God's help—we will win together," he declared.

The prime minister also reiterated his commitment to bringing back Israeli abductees and ensuring the security of the nation. "We will return our abductees in the south, we will return our residents in the north, and we will guarantee the eternity of Israel."

8 Israeli soldiers killed in action in South Lebanon offensive: Army

Israel strikes residential building in Syria's Damascus resulting in injuries: State tv

Israel deploys Iron Dome, Slings and Arrows against rockets and missiles

Israel's Iron Dome air defence system is just one part of a multi-layered missile shield that the state has deployed and which again proved its worth against Iran's missile barrage Tuesday.
The Israeli army said it intercepted a large number of the incoming missiles -- 180 according to the army, while Iran said it had launched 200.

Where Iron Dome offers short-range protection against missiles and rockets, its counterparts David's Sling and successive generations of Arrow missiles are Israeli-American tech built on billions in US aid to halt ballistic missiles.

- Iron Dome -

Thousands of rockets fired by Hezbollah and Hamas have been intercepted by Iron Dome since it entered service in 2011.

Developer Rafael says the system can stop up to 90 percent of incoming projectiles.

Iron Dome can bring down rockets and missiles over a range of 70 kilometres (43 miles).

It saw action in both of Iran's attacks on Israel this year, on April 13 and on Tuesday.

Several missiles fired by Iran struck inside Israeli air force bases, no damage caused: Military

Several Iran missiles struck inside Israel air bases, no damage: army

Several missiles fired by Iran hit inside Israeli air force bases but did not cause any casualties or damage, the military said Wednesday, without specifying which bases.
"During the Iranian attack yesterday (Tuesday), several missiles fell within Israeli air force bases. No offensive infrastructure or capabilities located on IAF (Israel Air Force) bases were damaged," the military said, adding that no casualties or damage to aircraft were reported.

Pride and fear in Iran after missile attack on Israel

On the streets of Tehran, a small crowd celebrated Iran's missile attack on Israel while others are worried about the consequences of the Islamic Republic's boldest move yet in a year of escalating Middle East conflict.
Local media carried footage of what Iran said were 200 missiles as they were fired towards Israel on Tuesday evening, while state television played upbeat music over the images and showed crowds of a few hundred people celebrating the attacks in the capital and other cities across the country.

They carried Iranian, Palestinian and Lebanese flags, as well as the flag of Iran-allied Hezbollah, alongside portraits of its chief Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli air strike last week, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in Tehran in July.

The crowd chanted slogans of "Down with America" and "Down with Israel", while some set fire to Israeli flags.

At a gathering in central Tehran on Wednesday, 22-year-old university student Fatemeh Marzban said she felt "satisfied" with Iran's retaliation to a series of Israeli blows.

"Last night's operation made many people on the resistance front happy," Marzban said, as she thanked Iran's military for the attack.

But Israel's vow to avenge the missile attacks, backed by similar threats from the United States, has unsettled some people who fear the country stumbling into a full-blown war through tit-for-tat reactions.

"I am really worried because if Israel wants to take retaliatory measures, it will lead to an expansion of the war," said Mansour Firouzabadi, a 45-year-old nurse in Tehran. "Everyone is worried about it."

Danish police believe Israel embassy blasts caused by hand grenades

Two blasts early Wednesday near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen were likely caused by hand grenades, Danish police said.
"Two explosions occurred at 3:20 am at the Israeli embassy. It is our preliminary assessment that it was due to two hand grenades," Jens Jespersen of Copenhagen police told a press conference, adding that three young Swedes had been arrested.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Hezbollah says blast targets Israeli troops on border

Hezbollah, a militant organization based in Lebanon, claimed responsibility for an attack on an Israeli military unit near the southern border village of Yaroun on Wednesday. The group stated that the attack occurred as Israeli forces attempted to enter Lebanese territory.

In a statement, Hezbollah said, "As the Israeli enemy army tried to sneak around the village of Yaroun... (Hezbollah) fighters surprised them by detonating an explosive device." The militant group also reported that the attack resulted in casualties among the Israeli soldiers.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel PM Netanyahu holds key meet with security chiefs in Tel Aviv

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently engaged in a security meeting with top officials in Tel Aviv, as Israel contemplates its reaction to the missile strike by Iran that occurred yesterday evening.

The deliberation includes the participation of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, Mossad director David Barnea, IDF chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Houthis damage IDF posts deep inside Israel with 3 long-range quds-5 cruise missiles after Iran

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Germany summons Iran's ambassador over missile attack on Israel

The Iranian charge d'affaires was called in by the German government on Wednesday to express its strong disapproval of Iran's missile strike against Israel the night before, according to Sebastian Fischer, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry.

Fischer informed journalists that "We summoned the Iranian ambassador," but noted that the ambassador was absent from Berlin, so the charge d'affaires attended the meeting in his place.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israeli military announces its 1st combat death after Lebanon incursion

The Israeli military has announced its first combat on Wednesday death since launching ground operations in Lebanon this week.

The military said that a 22-year-old in a commando brigade was killed in combat in Lebanon.

'Iran's fire intersected Israeli skies': Hamas' Abu Obaida mocks Iron Dome in first remarks

Israel declared UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, banning him from entering the country for his failure to "unequivocally condemn" Iran's massive missile attack on Israel.

"Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," Israel's foreign minister Israel Katz said in a statement.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Italy to host G7 leaders' call on Middle East crisis

The Prime Minister of Italy, will convene a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders to address the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, according to her office.

Meloni informed her cabinet, "Italy will continue to strive for a diplomatic solution, including in its capacity as chair of the G7. I have convened a leaders' level meeting for this afternoon."

Currently, Italy holds the rotating presidency of the G7, which is a group of major Western democracies consisting of the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.

During the cabinet meeting, Meloni expressed "deep concern" regarding the recent developments in the region, including Iran's missile attack on Israel and the unstable situation in Lebanon, as reported by her office.

She said, "The goal is the stabilization of the Israeli-Lebanese border through the full implementation of Resolution 1701," referring to the United Nations resolution that brought an end to the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war in southern Lebanon.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel's foreign minister says UN chief will not be allowed to enter the country

Israel's top diplomat, Israel Katz, announced on Wednesday that the country would deny entry to the United Nations' head, Antonio Guterres. Katz accused Guterres of harboring prejudice against Israel and declared him "persona non grata."

This decision further exacerbates the already strained relationship between Israel and the UN. The Israeli government has long been critical of what it perceives as the international organization's bias against the Jewish state.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, observing the International Day of Non-Violence on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of peace and dialogue amid growing conflict in West Asia. He called to end the "deepening cycle of violence and counter-violence", referring to the tense situation.

"Thanks to an initiative taken by the Congress-led UPA Government, since 2007 the United Nations observes October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence. The Indian National Congress recalls this in the midst of an alarming escalation of remorseless hostilities in West Asia. This is imposing an unacceptable humanitarian price on thousands upon thousands of innocent men, women and children," Ramesh said in a post on X.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Egypt condemns 'dangerous' Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon

The Egyptian government on Wednesday denounced Israel's actions in southern Lebanon, labeling them as a perilous escalation of the situation. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the cabinet firmly opposed any attempts to create a "new situation" on the ground that would infringe upon Lebanon's sovereign rights.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Security enhanced outside the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi

After the attacks, security is beefed up outside the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'Iran's attack on Israel risks igniting region,' says Germany

Iran's attack on Israel threatened to ignite a broader conflict in the Middle East, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday, as he condemned Tehran's missile barrage.

"The Iranian missile attacks on Israel must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. They threaten a further escalation of the already tense situation in the Middle East. Iran risks setting the entire region ablaze", Scholz said in a statement.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Yemen's Huthis claim missile attack on Israel

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Wednesday said they had fired cruise missiles "deep inside" Israel, although there was no confirmation from Israeli authorities.
The statement by the Huthis' 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 Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting military sites deep inside the Zionist entity (Israel) in occupied Palestine with three Quds 5 cruise missiles," the statement said.

"The missiles were able to successfully reach their targets amid the enemy's secrecy about the results of the operation."

The timing of the Huthis' claimed attack was not clear. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Last week, the rebels said they fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, prompting Israeli air strikes on war-torn Yemen including the vital port of Hodeida.

The Huthis, who have controlled large swathes of Yemen for a decade, are part of Iran's "axis of resistance" against Israel and the United States.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israeli army expands evacuation call in south Lebanon

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israeli military says infantry, armoured units joining Lebanon ground operation

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that regular infantry and armoured units were joining ground operations in southern Lebanon, but said they would remain limited and localised in scope.
Israel said on Tuesday that commando and paratroop units had crossed a short distance over the border in the first publicly announced ground operation in Lebanon.

It subsequently said that special forces units had been carrying out ground raids against Hezbollah targets across the border for months, during which it uncovered tunnels and weapon caches under homes.

The addition of infantry and armoured troops from the 36th Division, including the Golani Brigade, the 188th Armoured Brigade and 6th Infantry Brigade, suggests that the operation has moved beyond limited commando raids.

'We are closely monitoring the recent escalation ...': Ministry of external affairs advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

MEA said, "We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in security situation in the region. Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran."

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Iran says 'no exchange' of messages with US before attack on Israel

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that there was "no exchange" of messages with the United States before Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Before the attack, there was no exchange of messages," Araghchi told state TV, adding that Iran communicated with the US after the attack.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israeli airstrikes on southern Gaza kill 32 people, Palestinian medics say

At least 32 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza overnight and into Wednesday, Palestinian medical officials said.

The European Hospital in the hard-hit city of Khan Younis said it received the bodies after heavy Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in the city. It said the dead include several women and children, and that dozens of people were wounded.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Israel has continued to strike what it says are militant targets across Gaza nearly a year after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack ignited the war there, even as attention has shifted to Lebanon, where Israel is battling Hezbollah, and to Iran, which launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel late Tuesday.

Dr. Saleh al-Hams, head of the nursing department at the European Hospital, said dozens of dead and wounded people were brought to his facility and the Nasser Hospital starting at around 3 a.m. Some of the wounded were in critical condition, meaning the death toll could rise, he said.

He said Israel had carried out heavy airstrikes as its ground forces staged an incursion into three neighborhoods in Khan Younis. Israel carried out a massive offensive earlier this year that left large parts of the city in ruins.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Pentagon 'still assessing attack" on Israel, says no US personnel injured or harmed

Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Tuesday (local time) that Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel, adding that the US is still assessing it, and the numbers are subjected to change as per updates.

He further underlined that the Navy destroyers of the US, which are deployed to the Middle East supported the Israel's defence by firing approximately a dozen interceptors against the incoming Iranian missiles.

"Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel...launching approximately 200 ballistic missiles. We condemn these reckless attacks by Iran and we call on Iran to halt any further attacks... US Navy destroyers deployed to the Middle East supported the defence of Israel by firing approximately a dozen interceptors against the incoming Iranian missiles," Pentagon Press Secretary Major Gen. Pat Ryder said

The Pentagon press secretary underscored that the US remains "well-postured throughout the Middle East" not only to protect US forces, but also defend Israel.

"Israel was able to intercept the majority of incoming missiles and there was minimal damage on the ground... We're still assessing the attack, so numbers may change as we receive updates. No US personnel were injured or harmed... Secretary Austin, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown, junior, and US Central commander General Eric Carrilla are in constant contact with President Biden and VP Harris," he said during the briefing.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: UK helped Israel repel Iranian missiles

The UK defence chief said Britain’s military helped Israel repel a missile attack from Iran.

Writing on X, Defense Secretary John Healey said British forces “played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.”

He did not give details of UK involvement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK supports Israel’s right to self defense, stating that “Iran has menaced the Middle East for far too long.”

In a televised statement after the missile attack on Tuesday night, Starmer said Iran’s missile attack had left the region “on the brink” and he was “deeply concerned about the risk of miscalculation.”

Starmer said he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday as part of efforts to prevent a wider conflict. Starmer’s office said he was on the phone with Netanyahu when the Iranian attack began.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: South Korea urges citizens in Lebanon and Israel to leave immediately

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Chinese citizens evacuate from Lebanon

China’s official Xinhua news agency said 146 Chinese nationals and five members of their families arrived in Beijing on Wednesday after being evacuated from Lebanon on a charter flight.

The report said that all Chinese citizens who wanted to evacuate have left the country, while the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon will continue its duties.

Australian PM condemns Iranian attack
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel and called for de-escalation.

“We’re very concerned about Iran’s actions, which is why we condemn them,” Albanese told reporters in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.

“It is a good thing that it would appear that the defense of Israel, supported by the United States, has ensured that there is no loss of civilian life, it would appear, at this stage. There’s been too much loss of life in that region,” Albanese added.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Danish police investigate two blasts near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen

Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two blasts in the vicinity of Israel's embassy in Copenhagen.
There were no injuries reported, police said in a statement.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Iran missiles target Mossad headquarters, Israeli air base housing F-35 fighter jets, claims Iranian media report

Iran late on Tuesday fired ballistic missiles targeting two military bases of Israel and the headquarters of Mossad, Israel's intelligence service, claimed Iranian state television, citing Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's top military officer.

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

The Nevtim air base houses Israel's F-35 fighter jets, according to a report in the Tehran Times, which added that the fighter jets that bombarded Beirut on September 27 flew from this military air base. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps used hypersonic Fatah missiles in targeting the three sites, as per the Iranian news outlet.

Meanwhile, Bagheri further said that Iran deliberately did not attack civilian targets and infrastructure. The ballistic missile attack by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, said Bagheri, was in response to the July 31 killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan and the September 27 killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran's military actions against Israel were carried out in accordance with its legitimate rights and with the goal of ensuring peace and security for both Iran and the broader region. "This action was in defence of the interests and citizens of Iran," Pezeshkian said on his account on X, as cited by the Irna news agency.

Irna further reported that people in several cities and towns across Iran hit the streets and squares carrying Iranian, Lebanese and Palestinian flags on Tuesday night to celebrate and "express their solidarity with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps successful targeting of Israeli military bases".

Israeli authorities, however, reported that Iran delivered a massive missile attack with about 180 missiles launched towards it, but most of them were intercepted.

Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'Israel will launch retaliation that could target Iranian oil facilities'

srael will launch a "significant retaliation" to Iran's Tuesday missile attack within days that could target oil production facilities inside Iran and other strategic sites, US news website Axios reported on Wednesday citing Israeli officials.

Iran warned US not to get involved following missile attack on Israel, Tasnim news agency reports

Iran told the United States not to get involved following its missile attack on Israel, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying on Wednesday.