More than 1,000 UK troops on standby to evacuate Britons from Lebanon as fears of all-out Middle East war grow
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 More than 1,000 British military personnel are on standby to help evacuate UK nationals from Lebanon as fears grow that Israel's war in Gaza will escalate into a wider regional conflict, Sky News understands.
In blatant defiance of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli drone strikes on Saturday killed at least two people and wounded several others in southern Lebanon. A drone strike in Mahrouna targeted a motorcycle, killing one and injuring two bystanders in a passing car. Hours earlier, another Israeli UAV strike hit a vehicle in Kounine, killing a Hezbollah resistance fighter, identified as Hassan Mohammad Jumaa.
These attacks mark yet another violation of the extended truce that began on November 27 and was supposed to hold past February 18. Despite its expiration, Lebanon had hoped for stability, but Israel’s continued occupation of strategic southern areas and recurring strikes have reignited regional tensions. Beirut has condemned the aggression and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to end Israel’s unlawful military presence. The international community remains silent as Tel Aviv pushes the boundaries of legality and human rights with impunity.
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A devastating moment caught on camera shows Israeli warplanes bombing a residential apartment block in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. The airstrike killed one woman and injured at least 11 others, leaving the building reduced to rubble. The blast triggered widespread panic, shattered windows, and engulfed the neighborhood in smoke and debris.
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US-backed Israeli fighter jets launched a powerful wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon's Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa region. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the strikes hit an underground site at Beaufort Ridge—previously rendered unusable but allegedly being restored by Hezbollah. Tel Aviv labeled this a direct violation of understandings between Israel and Lebanon. This latest escalation comes amid rising regional tensions and daily cross-border attacks. Watch the full report for visuals, expert analysis, and what this means for Middle East stability.
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Massive celebrations erupted across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon following what Tehran calls a decisive victory over the Israeli regime. From Azadi Square in Tehran to Basra in southern Iraq and Beirut in Lebanon, streets were flooded with cheering citizens waving Iranian flags. Crowds honored the Iranian Armed Forces, chanting slogans against Zionist aggression. Officials praised Iran's military and intelligence services for what they described as a “historic triumph” over Israeli operations. The celebrations mark a powerful regional moment of unity and defiance in the face of Tel Aviv’s military campaigns.
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