Lebanon files complaint with the United Nation over Israeli aggression and violations - LBC

Lebanon's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York declared in a statement that it had submitted a formal complaint with both UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council regarding Israel's violations of Lebanese sovereignty. 

The complaint cites Israel's ground invasion into Lebanese territory beginning on October 1, 2024, as part of an Israeli government decision to execute a military incursion.

The complaint emphasizes Israel's breach of the Blue Line established in 2000 and its disregard for the essence of Resolution 1701, questioning Israel's repeated calls for its implementation while consistently violating it since its inception in 2006.

Lebanon reminded the international community that Israel has amassed troops, tanks, and armored vehicles along its southern borders since October 8, 2023, increasing its aggression against Lebanon.

This includes attacks on civilians, relief workers, and journalists, with reports of indiscriminate shelling and airstrikes totaling 8,570. These assaults have resulted in 1,974 people killed and 9,384 injured, many of whom are women and children, highlighting Israel's potential crimes against humanity.

Additionally, the Lebanese complaint noted the unprecedented displacement of nearly 1.2 million civilians due to the Israeli bombardment.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801553/lebanon-files-complaint-with-the-united-nation-over-israeli-aggression/en

In first since beginning of war, Lebanese army returns fire at Israeli forces - The Times of Israel

The Lebanese army says that a soldier was killed in an Israeli strike on a military post in southern Lebanon, adding that soldiers fired back at the source of the fire.

It is the first time the army has fired back at Israeli forces since the conflict began a year ago, a Lebanese security source tells Reuters.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-first-since-beginning-of-war-lebanese-army-returns-fire-at-israeli-forces/

Hezbollah attacks Israeli infantry unit attempting to infiltrate Yaroun in South Lebanon - LBC

Hezbollah announced that their fighters detonated a 'Sigil' explosive device against an Israeli infantry unit attempting to infiltrate the cemetery area of Yaroun in South Lebanon. 

The attack reportedly resulted in casualties among the advancing troops. 

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801549/hezbollah-attacks-israeli-infantry-unit-attempting-to-infiltrate-yarou/en

Lebanese soldier killed after Israel bombs Red Cross convoy - The Cradle

At least one member of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) was killed and four paramedics were injured on 3 October when the Israeli air force bombed a Red Cross convoy traveling near the village of Taybeh in south Lebanon as they were evacuating wounded people from the region.

The Lebanese Red Cross announced that the humanitarian convoy was targeted despite coordinating its movements with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

The LAF said a second soldier was injured in the attack.

"One soldier was killed and another injured in an attack by Israeli forces while conducting an evacuation and rescue mission in collaboration with the Lebanese Red Cross in the town of Taybeh, Marjaayoun," the LAf said in their statement.

https://thecradle.co/articles-id/27130

Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern Lebanon - Al-Jazeera

Israel’s military has killed at least nine people in an air attack on central Beirut after suffering losses in fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

The attack on Lebanon’s capital occurred overnight, hitting a building in the residential district of Bashoura, not far from the parliament. Lebanese health officials said a further 14 people were wounded, with four still receiving treatment in hospital.

The attack is the second one on the Lebanese capital this week, with Hezbollah-aligned al-Manar TV station saying the high-rise building was linked to the armed group’s health unit.

The Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Authority said in an earlier statement that seven of its staff members, including two medics, were killed in the Beirut attack.

Reporting from the scene, Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan said the sound of the explosion “reverberated around the buildings and shocked everyone nearby”.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/3/israeli-attacks-heart-of-beirut-as-hezbollah-pushes-back-in-south-lebanon

‘As if we don’t exist’: Under bombs in Lebanon, Americans feel abandoned - Al-Jazeera

Washington, DC – Karam, an American citizen stranded in Lebanon, says she feels as if she does not matter to the United States government.

Lebanon has been facing relentless Israeli bombardment — part of a US-backed campaign that has killed hundreds and displaced more than a million people, according to the United Nations.

In recent days, however, the conflict has escalated, as the Israeli military launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon.

On Monday, Karam called the US embassy in Beirut for help fleeing the violence. But she said she was told to find a way out of the country by herself.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/3/as-if-we-dont-exist-under-bombs-in-lebanon-americans-feel-abandoned?

Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli strike on Army post in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon - LBC

The Lebanese Army announced in a statement Thursday that one of its soldiers was killed following an Israeli strike on a military post in Bint Jbeil in South Lebanon. 

The Army said that soldiers stationed at the post responded to the source of the fire. 

This attack comes after a joint convoy of the Red Cross and the Lebanese Army came under attack near the town of Tyre, killing a soldier and bringing the total of Lebanese soldiers killed to two.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801547/lebanese-soldier-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-army-post-in-bint-jbeil-s/en

Hezbollah confronts Israeli forces at Fatima Gate, targets build-ups - Al-Mayadeen

The fighters of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon—Hezbollah—successfully confronted an attempt by Israeli occupation forces to advance at Fatima Gate in South Lebanon at 10:15 am on Thursday morning, using artillery shells.

Under the "permitted to publish" clause, Israeli media reported the deaths of two additional soldiers from the Sayeret Golani unit, who were killed by an anti-tank missile during confrontations with Hezbollah. The reports also noted that seven other soldiers were seriously injured during the confrontations.

This brings the total number of casualties suffered by the Israeli army since the beginning of their attempted incursion to ten, as they acknowledged on Wednesday the deaths of eight soldiers along the southern Lebanon border, including two captains.

The toll followed a tightly coordinated ambush by the Resistance on Wednesday, involving elite soldiers who attempted to infiltrate the town of Odeisseh from the direction of Khallet al-Mahafer. The ambush came after the Resistance had detected Israeli recon troop movement on Tuesday morning.

This marked the first attempt by Israeli forces to infiltrate southern Lebanon since the Israeli army announced the commencement of a ground invasion in the area overnight Monday. 

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hezbollah-confronts-israeli-forces-at-fatima-gate--targets-b

Evacuations of buildings in Hamra, Beirut occupied by displaced people, relocation in north Lebanon - LBC

The Disaster Risk Management in Beirut has started to evacuate buildings in Hamra that had been occupied by displaced Lebanese and Syrians who had seized private properties for shelter since the escalation of the Israeli aggression on Lebanon. 

The evacuation follows objections from the property owners.

Beirut's governor, Marwan Abboud, confirmed to LBCI that the displaced individuals will be relocated to shelters in northern Lebanon, where efforts will be made to provide them with dignified living conditions.  

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801537/evacuations-of-buildings-in-hamra-beirut-occupied-by-displaced-people/en

Israel pounds Beirut's southern suburbs with a series of airstrikes; Kayfoun in Aley district targeted - LBC

A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday.

It was also reported that Kayfoun in Aley district was hit by Israeli strikes.

 

It was confirmed that Hezbollah's Media Relations Office in Moawad in Beirut's southern suburbs was hit by Israeli strikes.

 

However, a video shows the strike on Kayfoun in  Aley district with smoke rising from the targeted site.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801526/israel-pounds-beiruts-southern-suburbs-with-a-series-of-airstrikes-kay/en

Satellite imagery appears to show damage at air base after Iranian missile strike - The Times of Israel

New satellite images of a key Israeli military air base appear to show a large hole in the roof of an aircraft hangar, indicating damage caused by a missile fired by Iran Tuesday in its massive barrage on Israel.

Images of the Nevatim air base in southern Israel on Wednesday show the damage to the roof in a row of buildings near a runway. Large pieces of debris can be seen spread around the building.

The military censorship cleared the image for publication.

Nevatim is home to the Israeli Air Force’s most advanced aircraft, including US-produced F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-imagery-appears-to-show-damage-at-air-base-after-iranian-missile-strike/

Israeli ground offensive: What is the Lebanese Army’s role? - L'Orient Today

As an Israeli incursion appeared imminent on Monday, the redeployment of certain army units to the border raised questions.

https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1429757/israeli-ground-offensive-what-is-the-lebanese-armys-role.html

White House confirms death of American in Lebanon as Israel launches ground invasion - AA

The White House confirmed Wednesday the death of an American in Lebanon, calling it a "tragedy" amid Israel's invasion of the small Mediterranean nation.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Kamel Ahmad Jawad and our hearts go out to his family and friends. His death is a tragedy, as are the deaths of many civilians in Lebanon," a National Security Council spokesperson told Anadolu on condition of anonymity.

The White House did not specify a cause of death, but his daughter, Nadine Jawad, said her father was killed in an Israeli airstrike while he was "trying to save innocent lives in his hometown of Nabatieh, Lebanon."

"We are honored by my father's sacrifice. In his last days, he chose to stay near the main hospital in Nabatieh to help the elderly, disabled, injured and those who simply couldn't financially afford to leave," she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram.

"He served as their guardian, provided them with food, mattresses, and other comforts, and anonymously paid off their debts. I would often ask him if he was scared, and he repeatedly told me that we should not be scared because he is doing what he loves the most: helping others live in the land he loved the most," she added.

Nabatieh is a small inland city located in eastern Lebanon.

The junior Jawad said her father was a US citizen but that "should not make his story more important than others," adding his life "is one of over 50,000 lives lost at the hands of Israeli aggression across the Middle East."

Kamel Ahmad Jawad was a resident of Dearborn, Michigan, and his funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. local time (1900GMT) at the Islamic Center of America in the Detroit suburb.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/white-house-confirms-death-of-american-in-lebanon-as-israel-launches-ground-invasion/3349750

Israeli airstrike on Maaysrah in Kesrouane - LBC

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Maaysrah in the Kesrouane district, north of Lebanon. 

A video shared shows the strike, with visible smoke rising from the targeted site.

Moreover, Israeli media claimed that a dangerous and unusual event is occurring in the north of Lebanon.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801518/israeli-airstrike-on-maaysrah-in-kesrouane-video/en

Russia says it sent 33 tons of humanitarian aid to embattled Lebanon - AA

Russia said on Thursday that it sent 33 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon, where Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on the capital Beirut overnight.

A special Il-76 aircraft carried 33 tons of humanitarian aid as directed by President Vladimir Putin and Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov, said a statement by the Emergency Situations Ministry.

The statement said the aid includes food, essential goods, medicines, and portable power stations.

Lebanon’s official National News Agency said that up until daybreak on Thursday, Israeli forces carried out 17 airstrikes on Beirut and one of its southern suburbs.

Israel has launched massive airstrikes since Sept. 23 on what it calls Hezbollah targets across Lebanon that have killed more than 1,100 victims and injured over 3,000, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

The top leadership of Lebanese group Hezbollah was killed in the Israeli assaults, including its leader Hassan Nasrallah.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/russia-says-it-sent-33-tons-of-humanitarian-aid-to-embattled-lebanon/3349854

Hezbollah announces targeting military positions in many Israeli settlements - LBC

Hezbollah announced Thursday a series of attacks targeting Israeli military forces in various locations along the border. 

In statements, the group said that they targeted Israeli forces gathering east of the Sa'sa' settlement with a Falaq missile, and another salvo of rockets targeted Israeli military forces west of Sa'sa'.

In the Shomera settlement, Hezbollah launched a Falaq missile at Israeli troops stationed there.

In Al-Bassa, the group fired a salvo of rockets at Israeli military personnel.

Lastly, a salvo of rockets hit Israeli forces in the Avivim settlement.

This comes after Israel launched a series of attacks on several villages and towns in Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs, with its army invading South Lebanon.

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801498/hezbollah-announces-targeting-military-positions-in-many-israeli-settl/en

Israeli army issues urgent evacuation warning for residents in southern Lebanon - LBC

The Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an urgent warning to residents of several villages in southern Lebanon, including Kharayeb, Arzi, Zrariyeh, Aadloun, Ansar, Mazraat Deir Teqla, Mazraat El Wastah, Mazraat Jamjim, Qsaybeh, Jibchit, Nabatieh, Mazraat Sinay, Duwair Al-Sharqiya, Kfar Roummane, Nabatieh El Faouqa, Manzaleh, Habbouch, Al-Homsiyah, Bayseriyah, Saksikiyeh, Loubieh, Kfar Tebnit, Arnoun, Zawtar El Charkieh, and  Zoutar al-Gharbiya.

The Israeli Army claimed that Hezbollah's activities have compelled the military to take strong action against them, emphasizing that it does not intend to harm civilians. 

The warning included, ''Residents are urged to evacuate their homes immediately and head north of the Litani River for their safety.''

The Israeli Army claimed that ''Anyone near Hezbollah elements, facilities, or weaponry is at risk. Houses used by Hezbollah for military purposes are likely to be targeted.''

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801470/israeli-army-issues-urgent-evacuation-warning-for-residents-in-souther/en

Ziyad Baroud tells LBCI: Rebuilding Lebanese Army's capabilities critical for stability; emphasizes unity in facing challenges - LBC

Former Minister Ziyad Baroud emphasized that the current situation is critical for the Lebanese Army to ensure stability, highlighting the need to rebuild its capabilities.

He remarked, "The implementation of Resolution 1701 has never been fully realized in the past 18 years due to ongoing violations. Are we now considering a new approach? What role do the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL play in this?"

Baroud noted that the issue extends beyond Lebanon, suggesting we are heading towards a regional conflict. "I am acutely aware of the interests of other nations, and it feels like we've been left to fend for ourselves. We need our allies to help stop the fighting and protect civilians," he said. 

He added that "the way Israel's military operates goes beyond reasonable limits. We have faced challenges since 2019, and if the war were to end today, what kind of Lebanon would emerge?"

He stressed the importance of unity, noting that the challenges ahead are significant and that differences should be postponed until after the war, allowing for dialogue to manage them.

Regarding the presidency and the tripartite meeting, he highlighted that efforts to elect a president are promising, with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri working to put the file back on track. 

https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/801453/ziyad-baroud-tells-lbci-rebuilding-lebanese-armys-capabilities-critica/en

'Israel's' extensive aggression continues, martyrs in Beirut - Al-Mayadeen

The Israeli occupation forces have relentlessly continued their aggressive campaign against Lebanon for the 11th consecutive day, launching a series of intensive raids on the southern suburbs and the capital, Beirut, at dawn Thursday.

The aggression resulted in a number of martyrs, injuries, and widespread destruction, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. According to Lebanese sources, Israeli aircraft and naval vessels executed approximately 20 airstrikes on the Southern Suburb of Beirut during the night. 

The raids targeted key strategic locations, including the Sayyed Hadi Highway, the Jamous Street intersection, a building next to Hadi Stadium, and the al-Arid Street building.

Various areas in Haret Hreik were targeted, and so were locations near the Martyr Mahmoud Q'aiq School and the Imam al-Mujtaba Complex in Saint Therese. Moreover, additional strikes were reported opposite the Jamous Street intersection, according to the National News Agency.

Additionally, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in the Southern Suburb reported that "two Israeli airstrikes specifically targeted the Chiah area at dawn." 

https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel-s--extensive-aggression-continues--martyrs-rise-in-b

Displaced Lebanese Live in Homes of Displaced Syrians in Homs - The Syrian Observer

The displacement crisis from Lebanon continues to escalate, with thousands—including members of Hezbollah—moving to areas in Syria that have already been affected by the Assad regime’s bombardment. These displaced individuals are seeking refuge in evacuated neighbourhoods, particularly in Homs governorate, which has experienced repeated shelling.

Reports indicate that many have settled in the neighbourhoods of al-Sabeel and Abbasiya, occupying homes that displaced Syrians previously abandoned from Khalidiya, al-Waer, and Bab al-Sbaa. There appears to be cooperation with Shiite militias loyal to Iran, and the Assad regime’s security forces have not objected to these developments.

 https://syrianobserver.com/society/displaced-lebanese-live-in-homes-of-displaced-syrians-in-homs.html