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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 31, Injure 27 in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
Wednesday Israeli airstrikes hit towns and villages in southern and eastern Lebanon, 31 killed 27 wounded according to Lebanese official and military sources. Lebanese military sources told Xinhua Israeli forces carried out 55 air raids in southern regions, 17 in the southeastern village of Khiam. NNA reported the bombing extended to the nuns’ district in Nabatieh, large destruction in residential…
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Iran Downplays Damage from Israeli Air Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has downplayed the damage from Israel’s air strikes on its military targets, asserting that the attacks caused only limited harm. The strikes, which occurred early on Saturday, were Israel’s retaliation for a prior missile assault by Iran. In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized the need for a calculated demonstration of power, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills 4 Israeli Soldiers, Injures 58 in Northern Israel
Tel Aviv: Four Israeli soldiers were killed and 58 others injured in a drone strike on an army base in northern Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The incident occurred at a military installation near Binyamina, a town located approximately 20 miles (33 km) south of Haifa. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the strike targeted…
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U.S. Troops and THAAD System Arrive in Israel Following Iranian Missile Strikes
In response to the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of the advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This strategic move follows recent missile attacks from Iran and a spike in hostilities across the region, with around 100 U.S. troops accompanying the system to manage its operations. The deployment comes…
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Israeli Airstrike Claims Life of Senior Hezbollah Leader Nabil Kaouk: Reports
The Israeli military reported the death of another high-ranking Hezbollah official, Nabil Kaouk, in an airstrike on Saturday. Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, was a veteran member of the group since the 1980s and had previously served as the military commander in southern Lebanon. His death follows the killing of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut on…
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Why Are Pagers Still Used by Militant Groups? Unpacking Their Popularity Amidst Modern Technology
In a devastating incident in Lebanon, at least nine people have been killed and approximately 3,000 injured following a series of pager explosions. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that more than 200 of the injured are in critical condition. Hezbollah, the militant group, has attributed the attacks to Israel and vowed retribution. No official statement from Israel has been…
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32 Dead, Thousands Injured as Walkie-Talkies Explosions Rock Hezbollah Strongholds in Lebanon
At least 32 people were killed and over 3,250 injured in Lebanon as walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah exploded in its strongholds over two days. The first explosion, near a Hezbollah funeral in Beirut, left 20 dead and 450 injured. The previous day, 12 people, including two children, died when pagers exploded across the country, injuring 2,800. Hezbollah accused…
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Hezbollah Fires Over 320 Rockets at Israel, Claims Attack in Retaliation for Commander’s Death
Israel has launched extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon, described as a pre-emptive action against Hezbollah. This follows Hezbollah’s announcement of launching over 320 rockets and drones in retaliation for the killing of its commander, Fouad Shukur, last month. The militant group claims its attacks target significant Israeli military sites, including the Iron Dome defense system. Tensions are escalating, with fears…
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