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
Ora Hatan speaks on the phone at her house near the Israeli border with Lebanon. Ivana Kottasová/CNN The perpetual buzz of drones hovering above the village of Shtula in northern Israel was interrupted by several loud booms of artillery fire on Tuesday afternoon, followed by the piercing sound of sirens warning the few remaining residents … Read more
Israeli military says it is carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon. Israel says its army has launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah. It is the latest escalation after more than a week of air strikes across the country, which have killed hundreds of Lebanese civilians and Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. … Read more
The repeated blasts in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Israel has been carrying out air strikes this week, have driven Zeina Nazha and her young daughter to camp on a city beach, seeking safety from the war in Lebanon. She and some others from those suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, are sleeping on blankets either under the open … Read more
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: IDF begins ground incursion into Lebanon ABC News Israel launches ground invasion in Lebanon with ‘limited’ raids on Hezbollah USA TODAY Israel-Hezbollah live updates: IDF launches Lebanon ground operation NBC News Israeli Special Forces Launch Raids Into Lebanon Ahead of Expected Ground Incursion – WSJ The Wall Street Journal Middle East: Israeli Troops Move Into Lebanon, Extending … Read more