Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli army’s evacuation alert - LBC

Late on Saturday, Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, following new evacuation alerts for residents of Haret Hreik, Choueifat, and Borj El Brajneh.

 

The blasts were heard across the surrounding area.

 

A series of Israeli airstrikes are pounding Beirut's southern suburbs, and it was reported that fires were erupted from the targeted sites across different areas.

In addition, Israeli warplanes can be heard hovering over the Lebanese capital.

 

The National News Agency (NNA) reported that air traffic at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport continues, coinciding with the Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. 

In addition, several Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircrafts have just landed. 

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802366/israeli-strikes-hit-beiruts-southern-suburbs-following-israeli-armys-e/en

Israel issues new evacuation order for Choueifat Amroussieh, Haret Hreik residents in Beirut’s southern suburbs - LBC

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a second warning on Saturday, calling on residents in Beirut’s southern suburbs, particularly those in the marked building in the Choueifat Amrousieh neighborhood and Haret Hreik to evacuate.

"You are located near Hezbollah facilities and interests, which the Israeli army will target in the near future," he claimed. 

"For your safety and the safety of your family, you must evacuate this building and the surrounding buildings immediately and move at least 500 meters away." 

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802359/israel-issues-new-evacuation-order-for-choueifat-amroussieh-haret-hrei/en

20 Israeli soldiers killed, wounded in ambush, Hezbollah says - The New Arab

 Twenty Israeli soldiers were killed or wounded after attempting to advance towards the Lebanese towns of Maroun al-Ras and Yaroun on Friday afternoon, Hezbollah said in a statement.

The Lebanese group said the Israeli army attempted to advance under artillery cover but were ambushed with explosive devices. The fighters then engaged the army "from close range reaching zero distance".

Soldiers who were killed or wounded were evacuated, while the remaining Israeli force retreated under artillery cover, the statement posted to Telegram said.

The statement also referenced images shared by the Israeli army of a southern Lebanese village which it said it had reached, saying that the Israelis had taken significant casualties to obtain the pictures.

The Israeli army had published images of soldiers in houses and villages where they said they had uncovered Hezbollah munitions.

The Israeli army, which maintains strict censorship over its operations and casualties, has not confirmed Hezbollah's statement.

However, it confirmed nine deaths of soldiers this week on the northern front with Lebanon, including eight killed in one incident.

On Friday, Israel announced that a further two soldiers were killed and 24 others wounded by a drone strike launched from Iraq towards an army base in the occupied Golan Heights.

Israel dramatically increased its attack on Lebanon last month, carrying out devastating strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut and southern and eastern Lebanon.

These have resulted in the killing of many Hezbollah leaders and officials, including secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah.

Now attempting a ground invasion, Israel has come up against stiff resistance from the group, which says it pushed back an Israeli attempt to infiltrate the town of Odaisseh on Wednesday.

https://www.newarab.com/news/20-israeli-soldiers-killed-wounded-ambush-hezbollah-says

Netanyahu says 'shame' on Macron for urging halt to arms supply to Israel - LBC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for calling for a halt to arms supplies to Israel, which is fighting wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

"As Israel fights the forces of barbarism led by Iran, all civilized countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side. Yet, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for arms embargoes against Israel. Shame on them," Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/802336/netanyahu-says-shame-on-macron-for-urging-halt-to-arms-supply-to-israe/en

Hezbollah carries out missile attack at Galilee - IRNA

The Zionist media have claimed that some 30 missiles were fired from Lebanon at Galilee on Saturday.

Al Mayadeen TV of Lebanon also reported that a Hezbollah missile attack on Karmiel, northern parts of the occupied territories, caused a massive fire in the city.

The city had been hit by at least 30 Hezbollah missiles, according to a claim by Zionist media.

In the latest developments in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah said that it has targeted a Merkava tank of the Zionist Army with a guided missile. It added that all the personnel of the tank have been killed or injured.  

https://en.irna.ir/news/85618618/Hezbollah-carries-out-missile-attack-at-Galilee

One year of genocide: The world unites for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon - Al-Mayadeen

As the Israeli genocide in Gaza approaches its one-year mark, protests persist across many Western and Islamic nations. Demonstrators are voicing their condemnation of Israeli aggression and showing solidarity with the people of Gaza, who are enduring unprecedented attacks on both civilians and infrastructure, compounded by inhumane conditions under siege. The brutal Israeli aggression has also spread into Lebanon, further escalating tensions in the region.

Today, thousands gathered for the "Free Palestine" march, which commenced at Russell Square in London and is progressing toward Whitehall, highlighting the ongoing calls for justice and an immediate ceasefire.  

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/one-year-of-genocide--the-world-unites-for-ceasefire-in-gaza

Hezbollah: Our position is issued only through official statements from the Media Relations Office - LBC

Hezbollah's Media Relations Office issued a statement denying recent reports by several media outlets that attributed information about the fate of party officials to unnamed sources within Hezbollah following Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. 

In the statement, Hezbollah emphasized, "We do not have any sources within Hezbollah, and our position is issued only through an official statement from the Media Relations Office."

The department also criticized other outlets, particularly some websites, for spreading false news and baseless rumors about the organizational status of senior Hezbollah officials. 

It described these reports as part of a psychological warfare campaign aimed at undermining the morale of Hezbollah's supporters, orchestrated by those aligned with the Israeli occupation. 

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802311/hezbollah-our-position-is-issued-only-through-official-statements-from/en

Islamic Health Organization refutes claims of attack on Jiyeh center - LBC

The Civil Defense Operations Room of the Islamic Health Organization has denied reports that an Israeli airstrike targeted its center in the town of Jiyeh on Saturday.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802332/islamic-health-organization-refutes-claims-of-attack-on-jiyeh-center/en

Six days of Israeli ground invasion in South Lebanon: Key developments on the ground -LBC

The Israeli ground invasion into South Lebanon has now entered its sixth day, with the focus of operations and combat primarily concentrated along two main axes.

First, on the eastern front, the Lebanese border towns of Kfarkela and Odaisseh, located opposite the Israeli settlements of Metula and Misgav Am, have become significant flashpoints. 

Israeli forces have been attempting to penetrate this area, with recent efforts concentrated around the Odaisseh municipality, where Hezbollah reported repelling two Israeli attempts on Saturday morning. 

On the first day of the invasion, the Israeli army acknowledged losing nine soldiers and sustaining dozens of injuries. Images released by the Israeli military, claiming to show the interior of homes in Kfarkela, were refuted by a Hezbollah field commander, who stated that the photos were taken just meters from the border, costing the Israeli forces several casualties.

Meanwhile, the town of Khiam has been subjected to heavy airstrikes and shelling.

The second axis of the Israeli ground offensive is focused on the central sector, specifically around the towns of Yaroun and Maroun El-Ras.

Hezbollah announced it had successfully repelled Israeli forces in the outskirts of these towns, using explosive devices, targeted missile strikes, and engaging in close-range firefights. The town of Bint Jbeil, located behind Yaroun and Maroun El-Ras, is also enduring heavy Israeli bombardment and continuous attacks.

While the Israeli military claims its operations are aimed at dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure, the group has been striking back with targeted operations behind Israeli lines. 

Hezbollah forces have been targeting concentrations of Israeli soldiers and using guided missiles to hit tanks and military positions, benefiting from the deployment of Israeli troops and reinforcements to settlements along the border.

The Israeli ground advance remains limited in scope for now, but attention is turning to how far the invasion will expand and whether Hezbollah will be able to exploit the Israeli military's extended presence inside Lebanon to inflict further damage.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/news-bulletin-reports/802307/six-days-of-israeli-ground-invasion-in-south-lebanon-key-developments/en

Israel targets multiple areas in South Lebanon; Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah claims responsibility for attack on Haifa - LBC

Amid the ongoing Israeli war on Lebanon, several areas in South Lebanon were hit by Israeli airstrikes Saturday. 

A strike targeted the town of Toul, while successive raids struck the outskirts of Nabatiyeh El Faouqa. 

Additionally, multiple airstrikes were reported in the villages of Beit Lif, Hanine, Debl, Qouzah, Kafra, and the outskirts of Srebbine. Artillery exchanges were also reported between Kfarkela and Deir Mimas, alongside an airstrike targeting the town of Khiam.

Meanwhile, the Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah claimed responsibility for launching two developed Al-Arqab cruise missiles, one aimed at the northern suburbs of Haifa in Israel and the other at "our southern occupied territories."

However, Hezbollah also reported a missile salvo that hit the Ata Military Industries Company near Sakhnin in northern Israel.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802257/israel-targets-multiple-areas-in-south-lebanon-iraqi-kataib-hezbollah/en

Israeli aggression kills 25, wounds 127 in various Lebanese regions: Health Ministry - LBC

The Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the Health Ministry announced in a statement that Friday's Israeli aggression on various southern Lebanese villages, Nabatieh, Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, Mount Lebanon, and Beirut has killed 25 individuals and wounded 127 others.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802255/israeli-aggression-kills-25-wounds-127-in-various-lebanese-regions-hea/en

Israeli forces preparing attack on Iran over retaliation - Al-Mayadeen

An Israeli official informed AFP on Saturday that the Israeli occupation forces were "preparing a response" to the Iranian missile barrage that struck "Israel" earlier this week.

"The [Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF)] is preparing a response to the unprecedented and unlawful Iranian attack on Israeli civilians and Israel," the military source said on condition of anonymity, without providing further details on the nature or timing of the response.

Israeli newspaper Haaretz has also reported that a response was forthcoming.

"The IOF is preparing for a significant strike in Iran following this week's missile attack from Tehran," the newspaper reported.

"The military does not rule out the possibility that Iran may launch missiles at Israeli territory again after the Israeli attack," it added.

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-forces-preparing-attack-on-iran-over-retaliation

Israeli warplanes break sound barrier over Beirut - LBC

The Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier in two waves over many area in Beirut on Saturday, causing loud sonic booms.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/802243/israeli-warplanes-break-sound-barrier-over-beirut/en

Lebanese resistance targets with missiles Israeli sites near Haifa - SANA

 Beirut, SANA -Lebanese National Resistance fired Saturday dozens of missiles targeting Ramat David airbase of Israeli enemy near Haifa city and destroyed a Merkava tank.

The resistance said in a statement that “In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, their valiant resistance, in defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the barbaric Israeli bombing of cities, villages and civilians, our fighters targeted Ramat David airbase at 10:30 am with a salvo of Fadi 1 missiles.”

The resistance fighters targeted with a guided missile an enemy Merkava tank while advancing to Al-Bat Heights, the last of the Maroun Forest in southern Lebanon, killing and injuring its crew.

The resistance fighters also targeted with missiles three gatherings of Israeli soldiers in Khallet Abir in Yaron, Kfar Giladi and Kafryoval.

The resistance announced that its fighters forced Israeli infantry force to retreat after clashing with it when it attempted to advance at dawn today towards the municipality’s vicinity in the town of Adaisseh, killing or injuring the members of the infantry force.

The resistance also thwarted the second attempt by Israeli soldiers to advance towards the municipality’s vicinity in the town of Adaisseh.

Yesterday, the Lebanese resistance targeted 23 Israeli enemy sites, hitting them directly.

https://sana.sy/en/?p=339593

Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as tens of thousands flee - AP

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon on Saturday, hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs with a dozen airstrikes and striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in northern Lebanon for the first time.

The attack on the Beddawi camp near the northern city of Tripoli killed an official with Hamas’ military wing along with his wife and two young daughters, the Palestinian militant group said in a statement. Hamas later said another member of its military wing was killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley.

Israel’s military said it killed two senior officials with Hamas’ military wing in Lebanon, one near Tripoli. Israel has killed several Hamas officials in Lebanon since the Israel-Hamas war began almost a year ago, in addition to most of the top leadership of Hezbollah as the fighting has escalated in Lebanon in recent weeks.

Plumes of smoke dominated the skyline over Beirut’s densely populated southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a strong presence. Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah commanders and military equipment and aims to drive the militant group away from shared borders.

https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-5-october-2024-a8b70daeccc57a86fc6d939c604f2caf

France's Macron says sales of arms used in Gaza should be halted - The Jerusalem Post

Shipments of arms used in the conflict in Gaza should be stopped as part of a broader effort to find a political solution, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday.

France is not a major weapons provider for Israel, shipping military equipment worth 30 million euros ($33 million) last year, according to the defense ministry's annual arms exports report.

"I think the priority today is to get back to a political solution (and) that arms used to fight in Gaza are halted. France doesn't ship any," Macron told France Inter radio.

"Our priority now is to avoid escalation. The Lebanese people must not, in turn, be sacrificed; Lebanon cannot become another Gaza," he added.

Macron's comments come as his Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot is on a four-day trip to the Middle East, wrapping up on Monday in Israel as Paris looks to play a role in reviving diplomatic efforts.

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-823273

Hezbollah says more than 20 Israeli soldiers killed, injured in southern Lebanon - AA

Hezbollah announced Friday that more than 20 Israeli elite soldiers were killed or wounded in clashes in a border village in southern Lebanon.

The group said it recorded additional casualties for Israeli forces following heavy rocket fire that targeted a tank and military gatherings in areas near the border.

Hezbollah fighters destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank near the Malikiya post with a guided missile, resulting in the deaths and injuries of the crew, it said.

Additionally, the group launched rocket attacks on the outskirts of Haifa and artillery positions near Kiryat Shmona.

Hezbollah also targeted several Israeli positions, including Rweissat al-Alam in the occupied Kafr Shuba hills, as well as military forces in Karmiel and Sa’sa with heavy missiles and rockets.

The group reported bombarding the Nafah base and soldier gatherings near the al-Baghdadi post in northern Israel.

Rocket fire struck Israeli military positions east of Doviv, the Maroun al-Ras plain and near the settlements of Avivim and Yiron, it said.

Advancing Israeli forces were struck with artillery and rockets west of Yiron, leading to additional casualties.

Hezbollah claimed to have targeted Israeli soldiers attempting to infiltrate the Lebanese village of Maroun al-Ras, causing additional losses through explosives and close-range clashes.

As of late Friday, no official comment had been made by Israel.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/hezbollah-says-more-than-20-israeli-soldiers-killed-injured-in-southern-lebanon/3351971

Macron urges halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza - Naharnet

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel, which has been criticized over the conduct of its retaliatory operation in Gaza.

"I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza," Macron told broadcaster France Inter, adding that France was not sending any arms to Israel.

https://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/308467-macron-urges-halt-to-arms-deliveries-to-israel-for-use-in-gaza

Hezbollah rockets crash into buildings, houses in Karmiel, Deir al-Assad during Shabbat - The Jerusalem Post

Following red alert sirens activated in Karmiel and the surrounding areas on Saturday afternoon, damage was reported in Karmiel and in Deir al-Assad, according to the IDF.

There have been no reported casualties, although about ten individuals have been treated for anxiety, and three people were injured, according to the police. 

Approximately 30 rockets were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the barrage towards the center of the Galilee, the IDF reported. The majority of the rockets were intercepted however some crashed. 

https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-823280

IDF pummels Hezbollah, says 400 terror operatives killed since start of ground op - The Times of Israel

The Israel Defense Forces continued its campaign to degrade Hezbollah in Lebanon on Saturday as it targeted command centers, weapons caches, tunnels and more, and as the military said it believed it had killed some 400 Hezbollah operatives since the start of ground operations on Monday.

The army said on Saturday said it had struck Hezbollah operatives overnight in a command center embedded in a mosque in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil, located within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound.

According to the military, the operatives were using the command room “to plan and carry out acts of terror against IDF troops and the State of Israel.”

The IDF said the drone strike was “precise” and based on intelligence.

Before carrying out the strike, the IDF said it sent text messages to residents and called up officials in the nearby villages “demanding that all acts of terror carried out at the hospital cease immediately.”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-400-hezbollah-men-killed-since-start-of-ground-op-as-it-pummels-terror-group/