Israel Hezbollah War Highlights: Israel military official says 'preparing response' to Iran attack

Tensions between Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon have escalated with renewed hostilities. For the first time in nearly two months, two rockets were launched from Gaza into Israel, one of which was intercepted by the Iron Dome while the other landed near a kibbutz.

Meanwhile, air raid sirens were sounded in southern Israel as Iran launched rockets soon after Iran's supreme leader’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sermon . Khamenei delivered a rare sermon, during which he defended Hezbollah and Hamas' actions against Israel, calling them "legal and legitimate," and reaffirmed Iran’s support for resistance movements in Lebanon and Gaza.

Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, targeting a 3.5-kilometer smuggling tunnel used by Hezbollah to transport weapons from Iran and striking Hezbollah infrastructure at the Masnaa Border Crossing. These actions have escalated the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, resulting in numerous casualties, especially in southern Lebanon and Beirut.

Amid the violence, a UN aid plane delivered 30 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Beirut, marking the first shipment since the conflict's recent escalation.

Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, was buried in a private ceremony due to security concerns, as per AFP sources.

In India, ministry of external affairs expressed concern over the escalating violence, calling for restraint from all parties.

Meanwhile, UNIFIL peacekeepers remain stationed in southern Lebanon, attempting to maintain communication channels between Israel and Lebanon amid rising conflict.

18:45 (IST) Oct 04

Iran's foreign minister vows harsh retaliation if Israel strikes Iran in response to missile barrage

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a stern warning to Israel during his visit to Beirut on Friday. The warning came in the wake of Iran's launch of at least 180 missiles into Israel earlier this week, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

During his meeting with Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Araghchi emphasized that any attack by Israel on Iran would be met with a severe response. "If the Israeli entity takes any step or measure against us, our retaliation will be stronger than the previous one," he stated, underlining Iran's readiness to counter any aggressive actions.

18:44 (IST) Oct 04

Israel Hezbollah War Live: Israeli Army destroys 3.5-kilometer smuggling tunnel from Syria to Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported conducting airstrikes on a tunnel spanning 3.5 kilometers between Lebanon and Syria. According to the military quoted by the Times of Israel, the tunnel was utilised by Hezbollah's Unit 4400 to transport and smuggle weapons from Iran into Lebanon.

The airstrike resulted in the destruction of the tunnel, which served as a conduit and storage facility for the weapons. Additionally, the surrounding infrastructure, including buildings and weapon depots, was also targeted and destroyed in the attack.

In a separate incident, the IDF targeted "infrastructure" at the Masnaa Border Crossing between Lebanon and Syria. This strike was prompted by intelligence indicating attempts to deliver Iranian weapons to Hezbollah through this route.

The IDF has intensified its efforts to prevent the delivery of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah via Syria. The recent killing of the commander of Hezbollah's Unit 4400 in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday underscores the ongoing conflict and the IDF's determination to disrupt the weapons supply chain.

18:44 (IST) Oct 04

Israel Iran War Live: Lebanon receives first UN aid plane since Israel escalation

A UN airlift delivered 30 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Beirut, Lebanon, marking the first aid shipment since the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The supplies, including trauma and surgical kits, are sufficient to treat tens of thousands of people. More flights are expected to deliver additional trauma, cholera, and mental health supplies. Israeli strikes since September 23 have killed over 1,100 people and displaced more than one million in Lebanon. The aid was organized by the WHO and UNHCR, with funding from the UAE, and is crucial for hospitals treating casualties.

18:43 (IST) Oct 04

Israel Hezbollah War Live: Israeli military says for first time in two months, sirens sound in the south

The Israeli military reported that sirens were heard in southern Israel, close to the Gaza strip, for the first time in almost two months. "Almost a year after Oct. 7, Hamas is still threatening our civilians with their terrorism and we will continue operating against them," the army added in a post on X.

18:42 (IST) Oct 04

'Israel will not last long': Top quotes from Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's rare sermon

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei defended Hamas' attacks on Israel as legal and accused the US and its allies of supporting Israel for energy interests. He vowed continued resistance in the Middle East and emphasized regional solidarity. Khamenei honored the late Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, urging Hezbollah youth to continue his mission.

Read his top quotes

Tensions between Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon have escalated with renewed hostilities. For the first time in nearly two months, two rockets were launched from Gaza into Israel, one of which was intercepted by the Iron Dome while the other landed near a kibbutz.

Meanwhile, air raid sirens were sounded in southern Israel as Iran launched rockets soon after Iran's supreme leader’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sermon . Khamenei delivered a rare sermon, during which he defended Hezbollah and Hamas' actions against Israel, calling them "legal and legitimate," and reaffirmed Iran’s support for resistance movements in Lebanon and Gaza.

Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, targeting a 3.5-kilometer smuggling tunnel used by Hezbollah to transport weapons from Iran and striking Hezbollah infrastructure at the Masnaa Border Crossing. These actions have escalated the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, resulting in numerous casualties, especially in southern Lebanon and Beirut. Later, it said that it killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters in ground operations

Amid the violence, a UN aid plane delivered 30 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Beirut, marking the first shipment since the conflict's recent escalation.

Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader, was buried in a private ceremony due to security concerns, as per AFP sources.

In India, ministry of external affairs expressed concern over the escalating violence, calling for restraint from all parties.

Meanwhile, UNIFIL peacekeepers remain stationed in southern Lebanon, attempting to maintain communication channels between Israel and Lebanon amid rising conflict.