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Israel Hezbollah War Highlights: Explosions in Beirut as Israel attacks Hezbollah HQ with bunker busters
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: In a recorded address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese civilians to evacuate their homes for their own safety. "Take this warning seriously," he emphasized, saying, "Please get out of harm's way now. Once our operation is finished, you can come back safely to your homes."
Meanwhile, Indian embassy in Beirut issued an advisory for the nationals amid escalating conflict.
As Israel intensifies its military actions against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Netanyahu acknowledged that the country is entering a challenging period. He reaffirmed his commitment to shifting the security dynamics in the region, declaring, "I promised that we would change the security balance, the balance of power in the north - that is exactly what we are doing."
Israel has stepped up its airstrikes against Hezbollah positions and cautioned residents in the affected areas to evacuate. Netanyahu's message is part of a larger military plan aimed at weakening Hezbollah's capabilities. As tensions escalate, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of unity among the Israeli people.
He called on Lebanese citizens to take swift action, emphasizing the serious dangers they face. The message underscores Israel's persistent dedication to its military goals while also addressing the humanitarian consequences for civilians in Lebanon.
The Lebanese health ministry reported 492 deaths, with 1,645 injuries, worsening the country’s ongoing challenges following recent attacks on its communication infrastructure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Lebanese civilians to leave the conflict zones, assuring them they would be able to return safely once operations concluded. The G7 reiterated that no nation would benefit from further escalation in the region.
Meanwhile, Indian embassy in Beirut issued an advisory for the nationals amid escalating conflict.
As Israel intensifies its military actions against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Netanyahu acknowledged that the country is entering a challenging period. He reaffirmed his commitment to shifting the security dynamics in the region, declaring, "I promised that we would change the security balance, the balance of power in the north - that is exactly what we are doing."
Israel has stepped up its airstrikes against Hezbollah positions and cautioned residents in the affected areas to evacuate. Netanyahu's message is part of a larger military plan aimed at weakening Hezbollah's capabilities. As tensions escalate, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of unity among the Israeli people.
He called on Lebanese citizens to take swift action, emphasizing the serious dangers they face. The message underscores Israel's persistent dedication to its military goals while also addressing the humanitarian consequences for civilians in Lebanon.
The Lebanese health ministry reported 492 deaths, with 1,645 injuries, worsening the country’s ongoing challenges following recent attacks on its communication infrastructure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Lebanese civilians to leave the conflict zones, assuring them they would be able to return safely once operations concluded. The G7 reiterated that no nation would benefit from further escalation in the region.
12:50 (IST) Sep 27
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Unions press Israel over Palestinian workers' lost wages
Ten global unions have filed a complaint urging Israel to pay back wages for more than 200,000 Palestinian workers deprived of salaries since the start of the war in Gaza. The complaint, lodged at the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Friday, seeks unpaid wages and withheld benefits for workers employed in Israel before the October 7 attacks there by fighters from Palestinian militant group Hamas. The unions cited "millions of dollars of lost income, causing severe financial insecurity... and widespread hardship for the affected workers and their families, who have no access to judicial remedies".
12:48 (IST) Sep 27
Israel Hezbollah War Live: Iran treads carefully, backing Hezbollah while avoiding war
As violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Iran is walking a tightrope by supporting Hezbollah without being dragged into a full-blown conflict and playing into its enemy's hands. With a focus on easing its isolation and reviving its battered economy, Iran is aware that war could complicate efforts to secure relief from crippling sanctions. Cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah, sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, has intensified, especially after last week's sabotage on Hezbollah's communications that killed 39 people.
10:44 (IST) Sep 27
Lebanon fears Gaza-like carnage as Israel ramps up airstrikes across the country
When she first heard about the evacuation warnings Israel was sending to residents of Lebanon, Aline Naser’s thoughts immediately turned to Gaza.
For the past year, the 26-year-old Beirut resident has been following with horror the reports about besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ordered to move from one place to the other, fleeing to “humanitarian zones” only to be bombed and ordered to leave again. The Israeli calls for Lebanese citizens to evacuate ahead of a widening air campaign, delivered via mobile phone alerts, calls and leaflets this week, seemed chillingly familiar.
For the past year, the 26-year-old Beirut resident has been following with horror the reports about besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ordered to move from one place to the other, fleeing to “humanitarian zones” only to be bombed and ordered to leave again. The Israeli calls for Lebanese citizens to evacuate ahead of a widening air campaign, delivered via mobile phone alerts, calls and leaflets this week, seemed chillingly familiar.
09:55 (IST) Sep 27
Ballistic missile attack on central Israel; 18 injured in Tel Aviv as Israelis run for cover
09:52 (IST) Sep 27
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a forceful plea to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, beginning his speech by declaring three times, "We will not leave," as he called for immediate action to halt the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Palestine is our homeland. It is the land of our fathers, our grandfathers. It will remain ours, and if anyone were to leave, it would be the occupying usurpers," Mahmoud Abbas said.
09:46 (IST) Sep 27
At least 11 killed in Israeli strike that hit a school in northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike hit a school sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 22, including women and children, the territory’s Health Ministry said. The Israeli military confirmed it struck the school in the Jabalia refugee camp, saying it was targeting Hamas militants inside who were planning attacks on Israeli troops. The claim couldn't be independently confirmed. Footage from the al-Falouja School showed rescue workers rushing casualties out of the school compound amid widespread debris and crowds of people. One video showed men wrapping a mangled, severed torso in a plastic sheet and putting body parts into a cooler. Gaza’s Health Ministry didn't immediately say how many of the casualties were women and children.
09:44 (IST) Sep 27
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has retaliated with rocket barrages. The United States, France and other allies unveiled the 21-day truce on Wednesday, after President Joe Biden and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
09:43 (IST) Sep 27
Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israel on Thursday that further escalation to the conflict involving Lebanon will only make it harder for civilians to return home on both sides of the border, the State Department said. Israel rejected global calls for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington and pressing ahead with strikes that have killed hundreds in Lebanon and heightened fears of an all-out regional war.
08:39 (IST) Sep 27
Hezbollah hits Tel Aviv Mossad HQ: Israeli report calls it 'historic landmark' for group
08:36 (IST) Sep 27
In drone footage shared by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), the killing of Muhammad Hussein Srour, a senior commander in Hezbollah, is captured as multiple explosions rock a residential building in the Southern Suburb of Beirut.
08:33 (IST) Sep 27
The United Nations Security Council in 2006 passed Resolution 1701 to end a month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah and to improve security along the Israel-Lebanon border. Despite nearly two decades of relative calm, the resolution's terms have not been fully enforced. Recently, increased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have raised concerns about another potential war. Diplomatic efforts have highlighted the resolution as a means to resolve current conflicts.
07:27 (IST) Sep 27
Israel intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen; rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that the advanced "Arrow" Aerial Defense System of the country successfully intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen. Sharing a post on X, the IDF said, "A missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel and successfully intercepted by the "Arrow" Aerial Defense System." "Sirens and explosions were heard following the interception and falling shrapnel," the post added. Meanwhile, Israel has refused to heed calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
07:24 (IST) Sep 27
Netanyahu vows to use 'full force' against Hezbollah and dims hopes for a cease-fire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to carry out “full force” strikes against Hezbollah until it ceases firing rockets across the border, dimming hopes for a cease-fire proposal put forth by U.S. and European officials. Israel carried out a new strike in the Lebanese capital, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander, and the militant group launched dozens of rockets into Israel. Tens of thousands of Israeli and Lebanese people living near their countries' border have been displaced by the fighting.
07:20 (IST) Sep 27
Hezbollah rains 170+ missiles on IDF HQ, 5 Israeli cities, 3 military bases In massive attack
07:05 (IST) Sep 27
US pushes ceasefire in Lebanon as Netanyahu says Israel will fight on
Dimming hopes for a ceasefire, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel plans to continue striking Hezbollah "with full force" and will not stop until all of its goals are achieved. Netanyahu spoke as he landed in New York to attend the annual UN General Assembly meeting and as US and European officials were pressing for a 21-day halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah to give time for negotiations.
Only a short time before his statement, the Israeli military said it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in a strike on an apartment building in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
Read full story04:28 (IST) Sep 27
Palestine president's appeal to international community
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called on the international community to stop sending weapons to Israel in order to halt bloodshed in the West Bank and Gaza, singling out the United States, reports AFP News Agency
03:09 (IST) Sep 27
Israel- Hezbollah war: Another Hezbollah commander eliminated
Commander of Hezbollah’s Aerial Command, Muhammad Hussein Srour, has been eliminated in a precise IAF strike in Beirut.
02:46 (IST) Sep 27
Israel vows to keep fighting Hezbollah 'until victory'
Israel has firmly rejected a US-led initiative for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, pledging to continue its offensive against Hezbollah militants until achieving victory. The Israeli bombing campaign targeting Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon has resulted in hundreds of casualties this week, while Hezbollah has retaliated with rocket attacks.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "There will be no ceasefire in the north. We will continue to fight against the Hezbollah terrorist organisation with all our strength until victory and the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes," in a post on X. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that he had not responded to the truce proposal and had instructed the military to maintain its full-force offensive.
The United States, France, and other allies called for a 21-day ceasefire following a meeting between President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Their joint statement described the situation in Lebanon as "intolerable" and "in nobody's interest." Despite the Israeli officials' comments, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the statement had been coordinated with the Israeli side.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "There will be no ceasefire in the north. We will continue to fight against the Hezbollah terrorist organisation with all our strength until victory and the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes," in a post on X. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that he had not responded to the truce proposal and had instructed the military to maintain its full-force offensive.
The United States, France, and other allies called for a 21-day ceasefire following a meeting between President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Their joint statement described the situation in Lebanon as "intolerable" and "in nobody's interest." Despite the Israeli officials' comments, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the statement had been coordinated with the Israeli side.
00:51 (IST) Sep 27
Lebanon truce call was 'coordinated' with Israel: White House
The White House insisted Thursday that a US-led international call for a ceasefire in Lebanon had been "coordinated" with Israel, despite Israel later rejecting the truce and vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah.
"The statement was indeed coordinated with the Israeli side," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, adding that talks were continuing at the UN General Assembly in New York.
"The statement was indeed coordinated with the Israeli side," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, adding that talks were continuing at the UN General Assembly in New York.
00:24 (IST) Sep 27
Norway issues international search request for person linked to exploding pagers
Oslo police have launched a global manhunt for Rinson Jose, a 39-year-old Norwegian-Indian individual connected to the recent detonation of pagers sold to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant organization. The police made the announcement on Thursday, following Jose's disappearance during a business trip to the United States last week.
According to reports, Jose is one of the founders of a company based in Bulgaria that was allegedly involved in the supply chain of the pagers. In response to inquiries about their efforts to locate Jose, the Oslo police district informed Reuters via email: "Yesterday, Sept. 25, the Oslo police district received a missing person report in connection with the pager case."
The authorities are now focusing their efforts on tracking down Jose and determining his role in the pager incident that has raised concerns about the potential security implications of such devices falling into the hands of militant groups like Hezbollah.
According to reports, Jose is one of the founders of a company based in Bulgaria that was allegedly involved in the supply chain of the pagers. In response to inquiries about their efforts to locate Jose, the Oslo police district informed Reuters via email: "Yesterday, Sept. 25, the Oslo police district received a missing person report in connection with the pager case."
The authorities are now focusing their efforts on tracking down Jose and determining his role in the pager incident that has raised concerns about the potential security implications of such devices falling into the hands of militant groups like Hezbollah.
23:36 (IST) Sep 26
Israel-Hezbollah conflict sparks evacuation preparations in Lebanon
22:54 (IST) Sep 26
We are preparing to assist troops in ground operations against Hezbollah.
Israeli air force chief
22:51 (IST) Sep 26
Lebanon truce call was 'coordinated' with Israel: White House
The White House insisted Thursday that a US-led international call for a ceasefire in Lebanon had been "coordinated" with Israel, despite Israel later rejecting the truce and vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah.
"The statement was indeed coordinated with the Israeli side," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, adding that talks were continuing at the UN General Assembly in New York.
"The statement was indeed coordinated with the Israeli side," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, adding that talks were continuing at the UN General Assembly in New York.
22:27 (IST) Sep 26
What to know about the growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah
Since mid-September, there has been a dizzying escalation in the nearly yearlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
First came two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah — attacks pinned on Israel that killed at least 39 people and maimed thousands more.
Hezbollah’s leader vowed to retaliate, and on Sept. 20 the militant group launched a wave of rockets into northern Israel. Since then, both sides have fired dozens of rockets on a daily basis, forcing hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the north to huddle in air raid shelters, and prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in parts of southern Lebanon where Hezbollah has a strong presence.
The United Nations said more than 90,000 Lebanese people have been displaced in recent days.
Lebanon said Israeli strikes Monday killed more than 560 Lebanese and injured almost 2,000 in the deadliest attack since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Several Hezbollah leaders have been targeted in the attacks, including the commander of its most elite unit, who was killed in a strike in Beirut.
Israel and Hezbollah have launched repeated strikes against each other since the Israel-Hamas war began, but both sides have pulled back when the spiral of reprisals appeared on the verge of getting out of control, under heavy pressure from the U.S. and its allies. In recent weeks, however, Israeli leaders have warned of a possible bigger military operation to stop attacks from Lebanon and allow hundreds of thousands of Israelis displaced by the fighting to return to homes near the border.
First came two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah — attacks pinned on Israel that killed at least 39 people and maimed thousands more.
Hezbollah’s leader vowed to retaliate, and on Sept. 20 the militant group launched a wave of rockets into northern Israel. Since then, both sides have fired dozens of rockets on a daily basis, forcing hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the north to huddle in air raid shelters, and prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in parts of southern Lebanon where Hezbollah has a strong presence.
The United Nations said more than 90,000 Lebanese people have been displaced in recent days.
Lebanon said Israeli strikes Monday killed more than 560 Lebanese and injured almost 2,000 in the deadliest attack since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Several Hezbollah leaders have been targeted in the attacks, including the commander of its most elite unit, who was killed in a strike in Beirut.
Israel and Hezbollah have launched repeated strikes against each other since the Israel-Hamas war began, but both sides have pulled back when the spiral of reprisals appeared on the verge of getting out of control, under heavy pressure from the U.S. and its allies. In recent weeks, however, Israeli leaders have warned of a possible bigger military operation to stop attacks from Lebanon and allow hundreds of thousands of Israelis displaced by the fighting to return to homes near the border.
22:07 (IST) Sep 26
Norway issues warrant for man linked to Lebanon device blasts
A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been reported missing, prompting authorities to issue an international arrest warrant, police said Thursday.
Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) confirmed to AFP that it had sent an international notice, without identifying the man.
Oslo police last week opened an investigation into a Norwegian man's alleged links to the blasts.
"A missing persons case has been opened and we have issued an international search for the person," Mari Elise Bunaes Myhrer of the Oslo police told broadcaster NRK.
Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated across Lebanon last week, killing at least 37 people and wounding nearly 3,000 in an attack widely blamed on Israel, which has refused to comment.
Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) confirmed to AFP that it had sent an international notice, without identifying the man.
Oslo police last week opened an investigation into a Norwegian man's alleged links to the blasts.
"A missing persons case has been opened and we have issued an international search for the person," Mari Elise Bunaes Myhrer of the Oslo police told broadcaster NRK.
Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated across Lebanon last week, killing at least 37 people and wounding nearly 3,000 in an attack widely blamed on Israel, which has refused to comment.
22:04 (IST) Sep 26
Lebanon says 1,540 dead in nearly a year of cross-border fire
Lebanon said Thursday that more than 1,500 people had been killed in almost a year of cross-border violence between Hezbollah and the Israeli army that has spiralled dramatically this week.
According to figures in a statement released by the country's disaster management unit, 1,540 people have been killed, 60 of them in the past 24 hours, and 5,410 wounded in the ongoing hostilities.
According to figures in a statement released by the country's disaster management unit, 1,540 people have been killed, 60 of them in the past 24 hours, and 5,410 wounded in the ongoing hostilities.
21:08 (IST) Sep 26
At least 11 killed in Israeli strike that hit a school in northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike hit a school sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 22, including women and children, the territory's Health Ministry said. The Israeli military confirmed it struck the school in the Jabalia refugee camp, saying it was targeting Hamas militants inside who were planning attacks on Israeli troops. The claim couldn't be independently confirmed.
Footage from the al-Falouja School showed rescue workers rushing casualties out of the school compound amid widespread debris and crowds of people. One video showed men wrapping a mangled, severed torso in a plastic sheet and putting body parts into a cooler.
Gaza's Health Ministry didn't immediately provide a breakdown of how many of the casualties were women and children.
Israeli forces have repeatedly struck schools, saying Hamas fighters use them as "command centers" to plan attacks. The military says it uses precision weapons to avoid civilian casualties.
Footage from the al-Falouja School showed rescue workers rushing casualties out of the school compound amid widespread debris and crowds of people. One video showed men wrapping a mangled, severed torso in a plastic sheet and putting body parts into a cooler.
Gaza's Health Ministry didn't immediately provide a breakdown of how many of the casualties were women and children.
Israeli forces have repeatedly struck schools, saying Hamas fighters use them as "command centers" to plan attacks. The military says it uses precision weapons to avoid civilian casualties.
20:56 (IST) Sep 26
Egypt supports all proposed initiatives to reach ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, statement says
Egypt has called for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday, adding that it supports all proposed initiatives that lead to reaching it.
20:39 (IST) Sep 26
Hezbollah Goes Berserk: 11 Rockets In 10 Mins Pound Israel's Kiryat Shmona After Rafael Factory
03:0220:36 (IST) Sep 26
US Defense Secretary says 'all-out war' would be 'devastating' for Israel and Lebanon
20:27 (IST) Sep 26
Israel has almost entirely destroyed Gaza, it is no longer fit for life.
Palestinian President Abbas
20:25 (IST) Sep 26
Israeli military says it killed a Hezbollah drone commander in airstrike on Beirut apartment building, reports AP
20:02 (IST) Sep 26
French woman, 87, killed in south Lebanon blast: Ministry
An elderly French woman was killed this week when her home collapsed following an explosion in south Lebanon, France's foreign ministry said Thursday, as Israel presses a deadly air campaign against the Hezbollah militant group.
"We are sorry to announce the death on Monday of an 87-year-old fellow countrywoman in a village near the city of Tyre," the ministry said.
"The building where she lived collapsed following a large explosion nearby."
The ministry said it had received no other indications of French victims.
Israeli bombing of Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the Iran-backed militants have retaliated with rocket barrages.
"We are sorry to announce the death on Monday of an 87-year-old fellow countrywoman in a village near the city of Tyre," the ministry said.
"The building where she lived collapsed following a large explosion nearby."
The ministry said it had received no other indications of French victims.
Israeli bombing of Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the Iran-backed militants have retaliated with rocket barrages.
19:43 (IST) Sep 26
Israel says wave of about 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military said about 40 projectiles crossed from Lebanon within several minutes on Thursday, as Israel pounded Hezbollah targets across the border.
"Approximately 40 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory" after sirens sounded in the Galilee area starting at 4:06 pm (1306 GMT), the military said, adding that several were intercepted.
"Approximately 40 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory" after sirens sounded in the Galilee area starting at 4:06 pm (1306 GMT), the military said, adding that several were intercepted.
19:31 (IST) Sep 26
Lebanon says 2 killed in strike on apartment building in south Beirut
Lebanon's health ministry reported that two people were killed and 15 injured following an airstrike on an apartment building in a southern suburb of Beirut. Among the injured was a woman in critical condition.
Earlier, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV reported that an Israeli airstrike caused the explosion but provided no further details. The Israeli military confirmed a "targeted strike" south of Beirut and stated that more information would be released soon.
This attack comes two days after a similar strike killed a senior Hezbollah military commander involved with the group's missile unit.
Earlier, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV reported that an Israeli airstrike caused the explosion but provided no further details. The Israeli military confirmed a "targeted strike" south of Beirut and stated that more information would be released soon.
This attack comes two days after a similar strike killed a senior Hezbollah military commander involved with the group's missile unit.
19:30 (IST) Sep 26
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03:0219:28 (IST) Sep 26
Over 22,000 flee Lebanon into Syria amid escalating cross-border conflict with Israel
More than 22,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria this week via two border crossings, Syrian security sources said Thursday, as Israel pounded Lebanon in a fresh cross-border escalation.
"More than 6,000 Lebanese and around 15,000 Syrians" have entered Syrian through the Jdeidet Yabus border, also known in Lebanon as Masnaa crossing, said one security source requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media.
A second security source reported "around 1,000 Lebanese and some 500 Syrians have passed" through another crossing.
More than 774,000 Syrian refugees are registered with the United Nations in Lebanon, but the tiny country says it hosts some two million of them -- the world's highest ratio of refugees per capita.
"More than 6,000 Lebanese and around 15,000 Syrians" have entered Syrian through the Jdeidet Yabus border, also known in Lebanon as Masnaa crossing, said one security source requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media.
A second security source reported "around 1,000 Lebanese and some 500 Syrians have passed" through another crossing.
More than 774,000 Syrian refugees are registered with the United Nations in Lebanon, but the tiny country says it hosts some two million of them -- the world's highest ratio of refugees per capita.
18:43 (IST) Sep 26
3 Attacks In 3 Days: Hezbollah 'Blows Up' Israel's Rafael Factory In Haifa With 45 Missiles | Watch
03:4718:22 (IST) Sep 26
Explosion rocks apartment building in south Beirut as Israel says it carries out 'targeted strike', reports AP
18:16 (IST) Sep 26
Far-right partner of Israeli prime minister threatens to quit coalition if permanent cease-fire reached with Hezbollah, reports AP
17:54 (IST) Sep 26
Israel army says carrying out 'precise strikes' in Beirut
The Israeli military said on Thursday it was carrying out "precise strikes" in Beirut despite a US-led call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
"The IDF (Israeli military) is currently carrying out precise strikes in Beirut. Details to follow," the military said in a statement.
"The IDF (Israeli military) is currently carrying out precise strikes in Beirut. Details to follow," the military said in a statement.
17:52 (IST) Sep 26
IAF fighter jets struck infrastructure along the Syria-Lebanon border used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons
17:20 (IST) Sep 26
Indian Army Medical team evacuates injured soldier from Israel
A team of Indian Army led by a doctor conducted a well-coordinated medical evacuation of an injured Indian Army personnel from United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Golan Heights by C130 Air Ambulance.
The Critical Care Air Evacuation Medical Team was led by Lt Col Anuj Singh along with two trained paramedics, from Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
The mission involved coordination with the Indian Air Force, MEA, and other agencies. The rescue mission not only ensured that the injured soldier was evacuated to India amidst an extremely uncertain situation but also provided state-of-the-art critical care support en route, the Indian Army said.
The Critical Care Air Evacuation Medical Team was led by Lt Col Anuj Singh along with two trained paramedics, from Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
The mission involved coordination with the Indian Air Force, MEA, and other agencies. The rescue mission not only ensured that the injured soldier was evacuated to India amidst an extremely uncertain situation but also provided state-of-the-art critical care support en route, the Indian Army said.
17:04 (IST) Sep 26
Lebanon says 20 people, almost all Syrians, killed in Israeli strike
Lebanon's health ministry said Thursday that 20 people, almost all Syrians, were killed in an overnight Israeli strike in east Lebanon, after the Israeli military said it hit Hezbollah targets in the area.
An "Israeli enemy strike on the village of Yunin" killed "20 people, including 19 Syrian nationals", the health ministry said in a statement, raising an earlier toll of nine dead.
An "Israeli enemy strike on the village of Yunin" killed "20 people, including 19 Syrian nationals", the health ministry said in a statement, raising an earlier toll of nine dead.
16:39 (IST) Sep 26
IDF Iron Dome Fails To Shield Israelis; Thousands Flee Hezbollah Missile Storm | Watch
04:5416:14 (IST) Sep 26
Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects ceasefire proposal, orders 'full force' fight against Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that his government has not responded to a US and French proposal for a 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, instructing the military to continue fighting with "full force." The proposal, aimed at halting the escalating conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, has not yet been addressed by Israel, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. "It is an American-French proposal, which the prime minister has not even responded to," the statement clarified, adding that Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) "to continue the fighting with full force." Netanyahu also emphasized that operations in Gaza would persist until Israel's war aims are fully met.
Read full story15:50 (IST) Sep 26
Fighting in Gaza will continue until all war goals achieved.
Israel PM Netanyahu
15:48 (IST) Sep 26
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he has not responded to Lebanon ceasefire proposals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had not responded to a U.S. and French proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, but that he had instructed the military to keep fighting at full power for the moment.
He also said that fighting in Gaza would continue until Israel's war aims were achieved.
He also said that fighting in Gaza would continue until Israel's war aims were achieved.
15:38 (IST) Sep 26
US and allies call for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah
The US, France, and other allies issued a joint call on Wednesday for an immediate 21-day ceasefire to facilitate negotiations in the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has claimed over 600 lives in Lebanon in recent days.
The statement, agreed upon during discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York, condemned the recent violence as "intolerable" and warned of the "unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation."
"We urge an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border to create space for diplomacy," the statement read. "We call on all parties, including the governments of Israel and Lebanon, to promptly support this temporary ceasefire."
The statement, agreed upon during discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York, condemned the recent violence as "intolerable" and warned of the "unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation."
"We urge an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border to create space for diplomacy," the statement read. "We call on all parties, including the governments of Israel and Lebanon, to promptly support this temporary ceasefire."
15:23 (IST) Sep 26
Israel Shocked; US, France & UNSC Do Not Condemn Hezbollah; 21-Day Lebanon Truce Proposed | Watch
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday denounced Iran and its allies. This followed a day after he sent mixed signals regarding US-led efforts, along with other nations, to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Netanyahu's speech came nearly a year into the war in Gaza, which erupted after the October 7 attack carried out by Hamas, an Iran-backed organization. The conflict has since escalated, involving other Tehran-backed groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi forces in Yemen.
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