An Israeli attack on a compound housing media workers in southern Lebanon has killed at least three journalists and wounded several others as they slept in guesthouses in Hasbaiyya. Local media aired footage from the scene on Friday showing collapsed buildings and cars marked “press” covered in dust and rubble. The victims were identified as … Read more
Israeli strikes in Lebanon impacted more than two dozen hospitals, with five hospitals out of operation and 22 partially damaged, Youssef Bakhash, head of the Lebanese Doctors’ Syndicate, told Al Jazeera. Around 150 healthcare workers have been killed, including four doctors “who were performing their humanitarian and medical duties,” Bakhash said Tuesday. More than 100 … Read more
Israel has conducted air strikes, hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it of financing the group’s weapons, as the Israeli army expands the scope of its raids beyond military targets. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes hit Al-Qard al-Hassan branches in the cities of Nabatieh and Tyre overnight, according to the official National News … Read more
Huge crowds of protesters gathered in several cities across Israel Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government make the return of hostages in Gaza their top priority. In Tel Aviv, people protested outside the Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters, blocking traffic and chanting anti-government slogans. Eran Nissan, a peace activist from the progressive Israeli … Read more
Some opinion polls suggest Israeli prime minister’s approval ratings are rising. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet some opinion polls suggest his domestic popularity is rising from record lows. What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Alon Pinkas – … Read more
Several soldiers wounded after Israel twice attacked UNIFIL’s headquarters in southern Lebanon. Condemnation has come in from across the world after Israel twice attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon. The multi-nation UNIFIL force has been in southern Lebanon since 1978. So why is Israel targeting the mission? And can it remain in place? Presenter: Folly … Read more
Published on Oct 08, 2024 11:03 AM IST Iran-backed Hezbollah fired non-stop rockets to target Israeli military bases in north and central Israel on the first anniversary of October 7 on Monday. The Lebanese armed group fired volleys of rockets and missiles at Israeli troops in Shlomi, Hanita, and Marj in northern Israel. The attack … Read more
Demands come as Israel launches air attacks and ground offensive against its neighbour. Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against the country’s dominant political and military force – Hezbollah. Although its primary target is the armed group, Israel’s attacks have been indiscriminate, killing civilians and medical workers just as it has done … Read more
The IDF has sealed a major section of Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon, the military reported Saturday evening. Forces from the Paratroopers Brigade, Yahalom Unit, and Northern Command Combat Engineering Unit, under the 98th Division, destroyed 250 meters of underground tunnels and facilities used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces. The underground network was identified … Read more
Iran tells the US its period of ‘unilateral self-restraint’ is over. After firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, Iran warns the United States of further action unless Israel’s aggression is curbed. The world waits to see what Israel will do next, as it continues bombing Gaza and Lebanon. Can peace prevail – or is … Read more