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Israel strikes Iran Live Updates: 'Appointment is temporary, the countdown has begun,' says Israel on new Hezbollah chief
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel announced the launch of "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran on Saturday, retaliating against recent attacks attributed to Iran. According to Israeli military statements, these strikes respond to "months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel."
Iran’s state media reported several explosions around Tehran, with Iranian state television confirming "strong explosions" heard across the capital, though the cause of the blasts was unspecified.
Israel had vowed retaliation after Iran’s missile attack on October 1. Since the October 7, 2023, attack by Iran-backed Hamas, Israel has engaged in intensified operations in Gaza and expanded its focus to Lebanon, seeking to secure its northern border amid repeated cross-border aggression from Iran-backed Hezbollah. "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized," the Israeli military said, while spokesman Daniel Hagari urged citizens to remain "alert and vigilant."
The United States described Israel's strikes as "an exercise of self-defense," citing Iran's ballistic missile assault on Israel earlier in the month. National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett stated the strikes were a direct response to that aggression. Syrian state news agency SANA also reported that Syrian air defenses intercepted "hostile targets" near Damascus, with explosions heard around the Syrian capital, though the source of these blasts remains unclear.
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Iran’s state media reported several explosions around Tehran, with Iranian state television confirming "strong explosions" heard across the capital, though the cause of the blasts was unspecified.
Israel had vowed retaliation after Iran’s missile attack on October 1. Since the October 7, 2023, attack by Iran-backed Hamas, Israel has engaged in intensified operations in Gaza and expanded its focus to Lebanon, seeking to secure its northern border amid repeated cross-border aggression from Iran-backed Hezbollah. "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized," the Israeli military said, while spokesman Daniel Hagari urged citizens to remain "alert and vigilant."
The United States described Israel's strikes as "an exercise of self-defense," citing Iran's ballistic missile assault on Israel earlier in the month. National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett stated the strikes were a direct response to that aggression. Syrian state news agency SANA also reported that Syrian air defenses intercepted "hostile targets" near Damascus, with explosions heard around the Syrian capital, though the source of these blasts remains unclear.
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21:58 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: US says Israel not yet doing enough to help Palestinians in Gaza
The United States rejects "any Israeli efforts to starve Palestinians in Jabalia, or anywhere else" in the Gaza Strip, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Tuesday.
"Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground. Right now, that is not happening. This must change - immediately," she told the UN Security Council.
The United States told its ally Israel in a letter on October 13 that it must take steps within 30 days to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid.
Israel began a wide military offensive in northern Gaza earlier this month. Thomas-Greenfield said on October 16 that Washington was watching to ensure Israel's actions on the ground show it does not have a "policy of starvation" in the north.
On Monday, the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said around 100,000 people were marooned in Jabalia, Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza without medical or food supplies.
"Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground. Right now, that is not happening. This must change - immediately," she told the UN Security Council.
The United States told its ally Israel in a letter on October 13 that it must take steps within 30 days to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid.
Israel began a wide military offensive in northern Gaza earlier this month. Thomas-Greenfield said on October 16 that Washington was watching to ensure Israel's actions on the ground show it does not have a "policy of starvation" in the north.
On Monday, the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said around 100,000 people were marooned in Jabalia, Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza without medical or food supplies.
21:56 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: Houthis launch drone strike toward Ashkelon, claim solidarity with Gaza
Yemen's Houthis launched drones towards an industrial zone in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, the militant group's military spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The Yemeni fighters, who have being attacking ships crossing the Red Sea since November of last year, say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and in support of Lebanon against Israeli strikes.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday morning that sirens sounded in Ashkelon after a drone crossed into Israeli territory but fell in an open space in the area.
Israel condemns the Houthis as terrorists following the instructions of its arch-foe Iran.
The group, which controls the capital Sanaa and the most populous areas of Yemen, is part of Iran's self-proclaimed "Axis of Resistance" against Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.
The Axis also includes the Palestinian group Hamas, that ignited a year-long war with Israel on Oct.7, the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, along with various Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq and Syria.
The Yemeni fighters, who have being attacking ships crossing the Red Sea since November of last year, say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and in support of Lebanon against Israeli strikes.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday morning that sirens sounded in Ashkelon after a drone crossed into Israeli territory but fell in an open space in the area.
Israel condemns the Houthis as terrorists following the instructions of its arch-foe Iran.
The group, which controls the capital Sanaa and the most populous areas of Yemen, is part of Iran's self-proclaimed "Axis of Resistance" against Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.
The Axis also includes the Palestinian group Hamas, that ignited a year-long war with Israel on Oct.7, the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, along with various Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq and Syria.
21:02 (IST) Oct 29
Born in Beirut in 1953 to a family from the border village of Kfar Fila, Sheikh Naim Qassem began his political journey with the Lebanese Shi'ite Amal Movement, a Hezbollah ally.
19:56 (IST) Oct 29
Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday that the election of new Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem is a "temporary appointment".
"Temporary appointment. Not for long," Galland said on X, while sharing a picture of Qassem. In a separate post in Hebrew, Gallant wrote that the "countdown has begun".
"Temporary appointment. Not for long," Galland said on X, while sharing a picture of Qassem. In a separate post in Hebrew, Gallant wrote that the "countdown has begun".
19:25 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: Ireland urges EU to review Israel trade ties over UNRWA ban
Simon Harris, Ireland's Prime Minister, called for the European Union to reassess its trade relationship with Israel following Israeli legislators' "despicable" decision to prohibit UNRWA, the UN's Palestinian aid organization.
He expressed strong disapproval of what he termed the "shameful" parliamentary action against the agency, which serves as the primary coordinator of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
The Israeli decision has prompted widespread international opposition, including criticism from both the United States and European nations.
Speaking to journalists in Dublin ahead of his meeting with Antonio Costa, the incoming European Council president, Harris emphasized that a trade relations review would be the most significant step the European Union could take at this time.
He expressed strong disapproval of what he termed the "shameful" parliamentary action against the agency, which serves as the primary coordinator of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
The Israeli decision has prompted widespread international opposition, including criticism from both the United States and European nations.
Speaking to journalists in Dublin ahead of his meeting with Antonio Costa, the incoming European Council president, Harris emphasized that a trade relations review would be the most significant step the European Union could take at this time.
18:32 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: 'Appointment is temporary, the countdown has begun,' says Israel on new Hezbollah chief
Israeli defense minister, on election of Naim Qassem as Hezbollah chief, said, "the appointment is temporary, the countdown has begun"
17:54 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Israel army says four soldiers killed in north Gaza fighting
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday that a single combat incident in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of four servicemen and left another with serious injuries.
"During the incident in which Captain Yehonatan (Joni) Keren, Staff Sergeant Aviv Gilboa, Staff Sergeant Nisim Meytal and Staff Sergeant Naor Haimov fell, an officer in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured," the army said in a statement, adding the wounded officer was evacuated to hospital.
"During the incident in which Captain Yehonatan (Joni) Keren, Staff Sergeant Aviv Gilboa, Staff Sergeant Nisim Meytal and Staff Sergeant Naor Haimov fell, an officer in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured," the army said in a statement, adding the wounded officer was evacuated to hospital.
17:37 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war deaths at 43,061
According to Gaza's Hamas-controlled health ministry, the death toll from the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict has reached 43,061 individuals. This figure was released on Tuesday.
The ministry reported that 41 fatalities occurred within the last 24-hour period. Additionally, they said that 101,223 people have sustained injuries in Gaza since the conflict's inception, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
The ministry reported that 41 fatalities occurred within the last 24-hour period. Additionally, they said that 101,223 people have sustained injuries in Gaza since the conflict's inception, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
17:16 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Gaza rescuers say 93 dead in Israel strike in north
The death toll from an Israeli aerial bombardment on a residential structure in northern Beit Lahia reached 93, according to Gaza's civil defense officials on Tuesday.
"The number of martyrs in the massacre of the Abu Nasr family home in Beit Lahia has risen to 93 martyrs, and about 40 are still missing under the rubble," stated Mahmud Bassal, the agency's spokesperson, when providing an updated count to AFP. The search continues for additional victims beneath the destroyed building.
"The number of martyrs in the massacre of the Abu Nasr family home in Beit Lahia has risen to 93 martyrs, and about 40 are still missing under the rubble," stated Mahmud Bassal, the agency's spokesperson, when providing an updated count to AFP. The search continues for additional victims beneath the destroyed building.
16:24 (IST) Oct 29
Iran's government has proposed to triple its military budget, its spokeswoman said Tuesday, as tensions with arch-rival Israel rise following recent tit-for-tat missile strikes.
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani outlined the move that would see "a significant increase of more than 200 percent in the country's military budget" at a news conference in Tehran.
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani outlined the move that would see "a significant increase of more than 200 percent in the country's military budget" at a news conference in Tehran.
15:59 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: UN expert says Israel 'genocide' seeks 'eradication' of Palestinians from their land
Francesca Albanese, a vocal UN rights expert, reasserted her claim on Tuesday that Israel is perpetrating "genocide" in Gaza. She accused the nation of pursuing the "eradication of Palestinians" from their homeland.
In a recent report, the independent expert on rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has long been the target of strong Israeli criticism, stated that "the genocide of the Palestinians appears to be the means to an end: the complete removal or eradication of Palestinians from the land so integral to their identity, and which is illegally and openly coveted by Israel."
In a recent report, the independent expert on rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has long been the target of strong Israeli criticism, stated that "the genocide of the Palestinians appears to be the means to an end: the complete removal or eradication of Palestinians from the land so integral to their identity, and which is illegally and openly coveted by Israel."
15:18 (IST) Oct 29
Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: Yemen rebels confirm drone attack on southern Israel
The Huthi rebels of Yemen, supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting southern Israel on Tuesday. Their statement corroborated an earlier report by Israeli military sources.
In a military statement, the Huthis declared, "The UAV (drone) force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a specific military operation targeting the industrial zone of the Israeli enemy in the Ashkelon region."
According to the Israeli military, the drone landed in an uninhabited area of Ashkelon, a city situated just north of the Gaza Strip. The region has been the site of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas for over a year.
In a military statement, the Huthis declared, "The UAV (drone) force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a specific military operation targeting the industrial zone of the Israeli enemy in the Ashkelon region."
According to the Israeli military, the drone landed in an uninhabited area of Ashkelon, a city situated just north of the Gaza Strip. The region has been the site of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas for over a year.
14:06 (IST) Oct 29
Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group says it has chosen Naim Kassem to replace its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month.
Kassem, a longtime deputy to Nasrallah, has served as the militant group's acting leader since Nasrallah's death. His appointment to replace Nasrallah was announced on Tuesday.
Kassem, a longtime deputy to Nasrallah, has served as the militant group's acting leader since Nasrallah's death. His appointment to replace Nasrallah was announced on Tuesday.
12:37 (IST) Oct 29
Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike in northern Gaza killed 34, mostly women and children
12:31 (IST) Oct 29
Israel army says drone that hit southern city was launched from Yemen
The Israeli military said a drone that hit the southern city of Ashkelon Tuesday was launched from Yemen, from where Huthi rebels have mounted a drone and missile campaign in support of Hamas.
"Following an initial examination regarding the UAV that fell in an open area in Ashkelon in southern Israel earlier today, it was determined that the UAV was launched from Yemen," the military said in a statement.
"Following an initial examination regarding the UAV that fell in an open area in Ashkelon in southern Israel earlier today, it was determined that the UAV was launched from Yemen," the military said in a statement.
12:29 (IST) Oct 29
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12:00 (IST) Oct 29
War monitor says two dead in Israel strike on Syria-Lebanon border village
A Syrian war monitor said Tuesday that two people were killed in an Israeli strike near Syria's border with Lebanon, the second strike in less than a week near a key land crossing.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Israeli warplanes "attacked vehicles near Al-Nazariya Village in Al-Qaseer countryside" along the border with Lebanon, adding that "two people inside the vehicles were killed".
The NGO said the area lies on a smuggling and transportation route between Lebanon and Syria.
The attack comes less than a week after Israel's military confirmed a similar strike on the nearby Jousieh crossing, claiming it was being used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Israeli warplanes "attacked vehicles near Al-Nazariya Village in Al-Qaseer countryside" along the border with Lebanon, adding that "two people inside the vehicles were killed".
The NGO said the area lies on a smuggling and transportation route between Lebanon and Syria.
The attack comes less than a week after Israel's military confirmed a similar strike on the nearby Jousieh crossing, claiming it was being used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons.
11:59 (IST) Oct 29
Netanyahu faces wrath 0f 1000s of Israelis; PM's home in Jerusalem 'stormed' over hostages
11:06 (IST) Oct 29
India sends essential life-saving and anti-cancer drugs to Palestine
India’s support to the people of Palestine continues. Extending humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine, India sends 30 tons of medical supplies comprising essential life-saving and anti-cancer drugs to Palestine: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
10:59 (IST) Oct 29
As Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, fear rises in communities where the displaced took refuge
An Israeli airstrike destroyed the three-story residential building in the quiet Christian village of Aito a day before. His brother, Elie, had rented out its apartments to a friend who'd fled here with relatives from their hometown in southern Lebanon under Israeli bombardment.
Things were fine for a few weeks. But that day, minutes after visitors arrived and entered the building, it was struck. Almost two dozen people were killed, half of them women and children. Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah official, as it has insisted in other strikes with high civilian death tolls.
This strike — in northern Lebanon, deep in Christian heartland — was particularly unusual. Israel has concentrated its bombardment mostly in the country’s south and east and in Beirut's southern suburbs — Shiite-majority areas where the Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence.
Strikes in the traditionally “safe” areas where many displaced families have fled are raising fears among local residents. Many feel they have to choose between helping compatriots and protecting themselves.
Things were fine for a few weeks. But that day, minutes after visitors arrived and entered the building, it was struck. Almost two dozen people were killed, half of them women and children. Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah official, as it has insisted in other strikes with high civilian death tolls.
This strike — in northern Lebanon, deep in Christian heartland — was particularly unusual. Israel has concentrated its bombardment mostly in the country’s south and east and in Beirut's southern suburbs — Shiite-majority areas where the Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence.
Strikes in the traditionally “safe” areas where many displaced families have fled are raising fears among local residents. Many feel they have to choose between helping compatriots and protecting themselves.
07:24 (IST) Oct 29
UN chief Guterres says no alternative to UNRWA, it is indispensable
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the implementation of a law banning the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating in Israel "could have devastating consequences for Palestine refugees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which is unacceptable."
"There is no alternative to UNRWA," he said in a statement. "The implementation of these laws would be detrimental for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for peace and security in the region as a whole. As I said before, UNRWA is indispensable."
"There is no alternative to UNRWA," he said in a statement. "The implementation of these laws would be detrimental for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for peace and security in the region as a whole. As I said before, UNRWA is indispensable."
06:08 (IST) Oct 29
Israel ban on UN aid agency is Zionist aggression on Palestinians: Hamas
Hamas condemned Israel's bill banning the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from working in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem as "Zionist aggression" towards Palestinians.
"We consider this part of the Zionist war and aggression against our people," the Palestinian militant group said in a statement. Hamas's ally Islamic Jihad described the ban as "an escalation in the genocide" against Palestinians, according to a separate statement.
"We consider this part of the Zionist war and aggression against our people," the Palestinian militant group said in a statement. Hamas's ally Islamic Jihad described the ban as "an escalation in the genocide" against Palestinians, according to a separate statement.
06:04 (IST) Oct 29
Netanyahu vows Israel 'ready' to provide aid to Gaza as it bans UN agency
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to "stand ready" to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza after the Israeli parliament voted to ban the UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees from working in Israel.
"Sustained humanitarian aid must remain available in Gaza now and in the future. We stand ready to work with our international partners to ensure Israel continues to facilitate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza in a way that does not threaten Israel's security," Netanyahu said in a post on social media platform X.
"Sustained humanitarian aid must remain available in Gaza now and in the future. We stand ready to work with our international partners to ensure Israel continues to facilitate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza in a way that does not threaten Israel's security," Netanyahu said in a post on social media platform X.
06:03 (IST) Oct 29
'Israel ban a dangerous precedent: UN Palestinian agency chief
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Monday the Israeli parliament's approval of a bill banning its activities set "a dangerous precedent" and would "only deepen the suffering of Palestinians".
"This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA. These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians," the agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini said on X, adding that the vote "sets a dangerous precedent".
"This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA. These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians," the agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini said on X, adding that the vote "sets a dangerous precedent".
06:02 (IST) Oct 29
Germany 'sharply' criticises Israeli bill to ban UN Palestinian refugee agency
The German government on Monday said it "sharply" criticised a bill passed by Israel's parliament to ban the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from working in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem.
The Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance, Luise Amtsberg, also said that the move would "effectively make UNRWA's work in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem impossible... jeopardising vital humanitarian aid for millions of people".
The Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance, Luise Amtsberg, also said that the move would "effectively make UNRWA's work in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem impossible... jeopardising vital humanitarian aid for millions of people".
06:01 (IST) Oct 29
Israel bans UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA
Israeli lawmakers passed two laws on Monday that could threaten the work of the main UN agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil, severing ties with it and deeming it a terror organization.
The laws, which do not immediately go into effect, signal a new low for a long-troubled relationship between Israel and the U.N. Israel’s international allies said they were deeply worried about its potential impact on Palestinians as the war’s humanitarian toll is worsening.
Under the first law, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, would be banned from conducting “any activity” or providing any service inside Israel, while the second would sever diplomatic ties with it. The legislation risks collapsing the already fragile process for distributing aid in Gaza at a moment when Israel is under increased U.S. pressure to ramp up aid.
The laws, which do not immediately go into effect, signal a new low for a long-troubled relationship between Israel and the U.N. Israel’s international allies said they were deeply worried about its potential impact on Palestinians as the war’s humanitarian toll is worsening.
Under the first law, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, would be banned from conducting “any activity” or providing any service inside Israel, while the second would sever diplomatic ties with it. The legislation risks collapsing the already fragile process for distributing aid in Gaza at a moment when Israel is under increased U.S. pressure to ramp up aid.
05:59 (IST) Oct 29
US warns Iran at UN of 'severe consequences' in case of new attacks
The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Monday of "severe consequences" if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or U.S. personnel in the Middle East.
"We will not hesitate to act in self defense. Let there be no confusion. The United States does not want to see further escalation. We believe this should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member council.
The Security Council met after Israel struck missile factories and other sites in Iran before dawn on Saturday. It was retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 attack on Israel with about 200 ballistic missiles.
"We will not hesitate to act in self defense. Let there be no confusion. The United States does not want to see further escalation. We believe this should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the 15-member council.
The Security Council met after Israel struck missile factories and other sites in Iran before dawn on Saturday. It was retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 attack on Israel with about 200 ballistic missiles.
22:20 (IST) Oct 28
"Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop," Netanyahu said.
"Iran could threaten the entire world at any point," Netanyahu added during a speech to lawmakers as Israel's parliament began its winter session.
"Stopping the Iranian nuclear programme is at the forefront of our minds, and for obvious reasons, I cannot share with you all our plans and actions in this regard."
"Iran could threaten the entire world at any point," Netanyahu added during a speech to lawmakers as Israel's parliament began its winter session.
"Stopping the Iranian nuclear programme is at the forefront of our minds, and for obvious reasons, I cannot share with you all our plans and actions in this regard."
22:15 (IST) Oct 28
Israel army says around 115 projectiles fired by Hezbollah into Israel Monday
The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah fired over 100 projectiles into Israel on Monday, while Israeli forces continued their bombardment of southern Lebanon. "As of 16:00, approximately 115 projectiles fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation crossed from Lebanon into Israel today," the military said in a statement.
21:53 (IST) Oct 28
Israel says Mossad chief back from Doha talks, will try to advance Gaza deal
20:23 (IST) Oct 28
Following Iran's announcement that it would respond "in kind" to Israel's strikes on its missile and air defense systems, the Israeli government relocated its regular cabinet meeting to a secret bunker. Israeli officials stated that, for security reasons, the cabinet would not convene in its typical location at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem or in a secure area of the defense ministry in Tel Aviv. The exact location of the meeting remains undisclosed. Iran did not provide specific details about how it would respond to Israel's assault on its defense systems.
19:47 (IST) Oct 28
Israel launches fresh strikes on Tyre after 7 killed in earlier raid
Israeli forces launched new strikes on Tyre on Monday, as reported by Lebanese state media, following earlier raids that resulted in the deaths of seven people. The National News Agency (NNA) noted a "series of strikes" starting with an attack on a residential apartment in the ancient coastal city. An AFP video journalist captured thick smoke rising from various areas in Tyre, including a building near the seafront. Earlier, the Israeli military had issued evacuation orders to residents in central Tyre, warning of impending attacks on Hezbollah targets in the region.
17:06 (IST) Oct 28
IRGC chief warns of 'bitter consequences,' says attack on military sites 'failed'
16:44 (IST) Oct 28
Lebanon complains to UN over latest deadly Israel strike on journalists
Lebanon announced on Monday that it has filed a complaint with the United Nations Security Council regarding an Israeli strike last week that resulted in the deaths of three journalists in southern Lebanon. The strike occurred early Friday in the Druze-majority town of Hasbaya, where over a dozen journalists from Lebanese and Arab media outlets were staying. In response, the Israeli army stated that the strike was "under review" and claimed it was aimed at Hezbollah militants.
15:50 (IST) Oct 28
Lufthansa airlines has extend Tel Aviv flight suspension to late November
Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it will extend the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until late next month. Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS will halt flights through November 25, while Eurowings will extend its suspension until November 30, according to a company statement.
15:34 (IST) Oct 28
Arrested over 100 Hamas militants in Gaza, says Israel military
Further, Israeli military issued evacuation order for large area in Lebanese port city of Tyre
15:12 (IST) Oct 28
Israeli strikes killed civilian, as per Iranian media reports
Iranian media reported that a civilian was killed during Israeli airstrikes over the weekend that targeted military sites. This marks the first mention of civilian casualties, as authorities had not previously acknowledged any deaths among civilians. "The martyr Allahverdi Rahimpour, a civilian who was killed near Tehran during the recent attack by the Zionist regime, has been buried," the local Fars news agency reported. Tasnim news agency also reported the death.
14:09 (IST) Oct 28
Putin aide threatens Russia army 'fireworks' at German Rheinmetall's weapons plant in Ukraine
14:02 (IST) Oct 28
Netanyahu sets date to sack gallant after Iran attacks; 'fumes' at warning on war goals
14:01 (IST) Oct 28
Tehran will use all available tools to respond to Israel's attacks: Iran
12:50 (IST) Oct 28
Iran Guards chief warns Israel of 'bitter consequences' after attack
The top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards has warned Israel it would face "bitter consequences" after its attack on Iranian military sites, local media said on Monday.
Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on Saturday.
Israel struck military sites in response to Tehran's October 1 missile attack, itself retaliation for the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Salami said the Israeli attack was a sign of "miscalculation and helplessness" as Israel battles Tehran-aligned militants in Gaza and Lebanon.
Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on Saturday.
Israel struck military sites in response to Tehran's October 1 missile attack, itself retaliation for the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Salami said the Israeli attack was a sign of "miscalculation and helplessness" as Israel battles Tehran-aligned militants in Gaza and Lebanon.
12:20 (IST) Oct 28
IDF reports dozens of Hezbollah fighters killed in southern Lebanon clashes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) report ongoing strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, targeting and dismantling weapons caches and equipment used by the group. According to the IDF, dozens of airstrikes have hit terror cells, including rocket launchers aimed at Israel, resulting in significant Hezbollah casualties over the past 24 hours. The strikes are part of intensified efforts by Israeli troops to limit Hezbollah’s operational capabilities in the region.
11:56 (IST) Oct 28
Iran militia 'strikes' US bases in Syria; American choppers launch massive hunt after attack
09:11 (IST) Oct 28
Oil prices tumble after Israeli attacks spare Iran facilities
Oil prices dropped sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as traders took comfort in the fact that Israel’s Saturday strikes on Iranian military targets avoided oil infrastructure. North Sea Brent for December delivery fell 4.05% to $72.97, while West Texas Intermediate dropped 4.19% to $68.77.
Israel reported that it targeted missile factories and military installations across several Iranian provinces over the weekend.
“Israel’s decision to avoid energy sites has eased fears of an escalated conflict with Iran,” noted Stephen Innes, an analyst at SPI Asset Management. He added that Iran’s measured response, downplaying the impact of the attack, suggested that its prior warnings may have deterred further escalation.
“This shift could continue reducing oil’s risk premium in the coming days,” he said, pointing out that if tensions ease further, prices could potentially drop to $60 a barrel as the market begins to anticipate a possible supply surplus by 2025.
Israel reported that it targeted missile factories and military installations across several Iranian provinces over the weekend.
“Israel’s decision to avoid energy sites has eased fears of an escalated conflict with Iran,” noted Stephen Innes, an analyst at SPI Asset Management. He added that Iran’s measured response, downplaying the impact of the attack, suggested that its prior warnings may have deterred further escalation.
“This shift could continue reducing oil’s risk premium in the coming days,” he said, pointing out that if tensions ease further, prices could potentially drop to $60 a barrel as the market begins to anticipate a possible supply surplus by 2025.
08:53 (IST) Oct 28
X suspends Hebrew account of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei over anti-Israel tweet
Social media platform X on Monday suspended the Hebrew-language account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a day after it was launched.
The account, under the handle @Khamenei_Heb, was taken down after Khamenei posted a message in Hebrew directed at Israel. Khamenei on Saturday wrote, “The Zionist regime made a mistake, and made a miscalculation regarding Iran. We will make it understand Iran's power, capability, and resolve.” This post came amid heightened tensions in the region and was perceived as a direct threat to Israel.
The account, under the handle @Khamenei_Heb, was taken down after Khamenei posted a message in Hebrew directed at Israel. Khamenei on Saturday wrote, “The Zionist regime made a mistake, and made a miscalculation regarding Iran. We will make it understand Iran's power, capability, and resolve.” This post came amid heightened tensions in the region and was perceived as a direct threat to Israel.
08:23 (IST) Oct 28
'Evil of Zionist regime should neither be magnified nor belittled': Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Israeli attacks
In response to Israel's latest strikes, Iran's Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday emphasised that the attacks by Israel "should neither be magnified nor belittled."
He further stressed that Israel needs to recognise the strength and determination of the Iranian people, and its youth.
The remarks by Khamenei came after Israel's Friday night precision strikes on Iran's military sites. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that its military had conducted "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets, around a month after Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel.
In a rough translation of his post on X, Khamenei said, "The evil of the Zionist regime two nights ago should neither be magnified nor belittled... They should understand the strength, will of the Iranian nation and the country's youth."
He further stressed that Israel needs to recognise the strength and determination of the Iranian people, and its youth.
The remarks by Khamenei came after Israel's Friday night precision strikes on Iran's military sites. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that its military had conducted "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets, around a month after Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel.
In a rough translation of his post on X, Khamenei said, "The evil of the Zionist regime two nights ago should neither be magnified nor belittled... They should understand the strength, will of the Iranian nation and the country's youth."
07:15 (IST) Oct 28
Israel strikes Iran Live: Iran shrugs off Israel strikes, showing restraint, say analysts
After Israel's deadly strikes, Iran lauded its defences while media outlets dismissed the assault as "weak", signalling what analysts say is the Islamic republic's reluctance to escalate further.
Saturday's Israeli attack on military sites followed an October 1 missile barrage by Iran -- its response to the killing of militant leaders it backs and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Iran said the strikes around Tehran and in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam killed at least four soldiers and caused "limited damage" to radar systems.
Officials and the media have largely downplayed the strikes, largely focusing Iran's air defence countering the attack.
Saturday's Israeli attack on military sites followed an October 1 missile barrage by Iran -- its response to the killing of militant leaders it backs and a Revolutionary Guards commander.
Iran said the strikes around Tehran and in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam killed at least four soldiers and caused "limited damage" to radar systems.
Officials and the media have largely downplayed the strikes, largely focusing Iran's air defence countering the attack.
06:27 (IST) Oct 28
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce in hope of full ceasefire
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing "a complete ceasefire" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.
The proposal includes exchanging four Israeli hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, and would be followed by more negotiations within 10 days, Sisi said at a news conference in Cairo.
He did not say whether the plan had been formally presented to either Israel or Hamas.
Sisi's intervention came with Israel continuing to pound the Palestinian territory while also fighting a war against Hezbollah in Lebanon and having just launched air strikes on its major foe Iran.
The proposal includes exchanging four Israeli hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, and would be followed by more negotiations within 10 days, Sisi said at a news conference in Cairo.
He did not say whether the plan had been formally presented to either Israel or Hamas.
Sisi's intervention came with Israel continuing to pound the Palestinian territory while also fighting a war against Hezbollah in Lebanon and having just launched air strikes on its major foe Iran.
06:27 (IST) Oct 28
Lebanon says at least 21 killed in Israeli strikes Sunday in south
The Lebanese health ministry said that at least 21 people were killed on Sunday in Israeli strikes on three different areas in southern Lebanon.
Nine people were killed and 38 wounded in a strike on Haret Saida, near the port city of Sidon, the ministry said, with at least seven others including a nurse and three rescuers killed in the southern village of Ain Baal and five in Burj al-Shemali.
Nine people were killed and 38 wounded in a strike on Haret Saida, near the port city of Sidon, the ministry said, with at least seven others including a nurse and three rescuers killed in the southern village of Ain Baal and five in Burj al-Shemali.
06:27 (IST) Oct 28
Israeli strikes should not be 'magnified, nor downplayed', says Iran's Supreme leader Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Israel's airstrikes on Iran should not be magnified nor downplayed.
While Israel would like to amplify the impacts of its actions against Iran, Khamenei said on Sunday, adding it would also not be right for Iran to dismiss the strikes as insignificant, CNN reported.
"They're making a miscalculation concerning Iran," he said in comments published on his website.
"They still haven't been able to correctly understand the power, capability, ingenuity, and determination of the Iranian people. We need to make them understand these things."
Khamenei said that those who believe Iran should avoid producing weapons to avoid provoking backlash are misguided.
While Israel would like to amplify the impacts of its actions against Iran, Khamenei said on Sunday, adding it would also not be right for Iran to dismiss the strikes as insignificant, CNN reported.
"They're making a miscalculation concerning Iran," he said in comments published on his website.
"They still haven't been able to correctly understand the power, capability, ingenuity, and determination of the Iranian people. We need to make them understand these things."
Khamenei said that those who believe Iran should avoid producing weapons to avoid provoking backlash are misguided.
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Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine, widely seen as the successor to secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, the group confirmed on Wednesday. Safieddine had been leading Hezbollah alongside deputy secretary general Naim Qassem following Nasrallah's assassination and was expected to be officially named the group's leader. A relative of Nasrallah, Safieddine played a key role in overseeing Hezbollah's military operations as a member of its Jihad Council and managed its financial affairs as head of the executive council. His death is a significant blow to Hezbollah's leadership as Israeli strikes continue targeting its strongholds in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is intensifying, with heavy clashes reported in southern Lebanon and ongoing airstrikes on Hezbollah positions. Despite international calls for restraint, Israel has ramped up its military actions. In response to US pressure, Israel permitted limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, though the situation remains dire. Qatar confirmed that no ceasefire negotiations have occurred in recent weeks.
In a separate development, Israel's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) reported a drone attack targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea. Israeli air defenses intercepted the drone, and two others launched from Lebanon were downed near Tel Aviv. The PMO confirmed that Netanyahu and his wife were not at the residence at the time, and there were no injuries.
Meanwhile, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is intensifying, with heavy clashes reported in southern Lebanon and ongoing airstrikes on Hezbollah positions. Despite international calls for restraint, Israel has ramped up its military actions. In response to US pressure, Israel permitted limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, though the situation remains dire. Qatar confirmed that no ceasefire negotiations have occurred in recent weeks.
In a separate development, Israel's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) reported a drone attack targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea. Israeli air defenses intercepted the drone, and two others launched from Lebanon were downed near Tel Aviv. The PMO confirmed that Netanyahu and his wife were not at the residence at the time, and there were no injuries.
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