Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon as IDF fighter jets break sound barrier above Beirut
Meanwhile in Beirut, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed "just punishment" for the two-day walkie-talkie and pager attacks, which killed more than 30, wounded thousands and was widely believed to be carried out by Israel.
A new video shows an Israeli drone crossing into Lebanon near Haddatha village, signaling potential further strikes on Hezbollah targets. Israel has carried out multiple drone operations, targeting alleged operatives and rocket sites, while critics accuse it of endangering civilians. The campaign aims to enforce the November 2024 ceasefire, demilitarize Hezbollah, and weaken Iranâs regional influence. Diplomatic pressure from the U.S. and France is ongoing, but Hezbollah continues to resist disarmament. Netanyahuâs operations are escalating tensions, destabilizing local governance, and drawing international scrutiny.
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US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah
US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.
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Hamas has condemned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahuâs âGreater Israelâ remarks as âmadnessâ and a threat to regional stability, urging Arab states to cut ties with Israel and back Palestinian resistance. Hamas accused Israel of using settler violence as part of an annexation strategy in the West Bank, vowing continued defiance against occupation. Iranâs Foreign Ministry also slammed the plan, warning it targets territories in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Netanyahu called the vision a historical and spiritual mission for Israel.
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Israeli media report plans to call up 80,000â100,000 IDF reserve troops for a potential occupation of Gaza City under PM Netanyahuâs strategy to dismantle Hamas. The operation, approved in principle by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, could last until late 2026. Hamas vows fierce resistance, condemning Netanyahuâs âGreater Israelâ remarks as dangerous delusion. With Israel already engaged on multiple fronts, including Lebanon and Yemen, tensions are soaring. Hamas claims recent strikes on an Israeli Merkava 4 tank and D9 bulldozer.
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Iran has issued a fierce denunciation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs recent remarks promoting the so-called âGreater Israelâ project, branding it a âdiabolical ideaâ rooted in fascist intent. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Netanyahu of openly declaring his regimeâs ambition to seize territory from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria in a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law.
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Israelâs heartland shook in fear as a long-range Houthi ballistic missile slammed toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with Ben Gurion International Airport directly in the crosshairs. Air raid sirens blared across central Israel as residents rushed to shelters. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) scrambled multiple interceptors to stop the incoming missile, but eyewitnesses reported seeing fiery debris raining down across the region.
In a televised address, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for three major operations, confirming the direct strike on Israelâs busiest airport. The attack has exposed deep vulnerabilities in Israelâs air defense systems and signals a new phase of escalationâbringing Yemen directly into the Israel conflict.
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Israel has launched Operation Gideonâs Chariots II, marking the decisive stage of war against Hamas. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the âgates of hellâ will open on Hamas unless hostages are freed and weapons surrendered. With 60,000 reservists, the IDF plans a four-phase offensiveâencirclement, evacuation, and a final push into Gaza City. Netanyahu vowed no hostage will be left behind, while Trump backed Hamasâ âcomplete destruction.â Thousands flee south as Israel intensifies its most ambitious Gaza operation yet.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel will conquer all of Gaza, even if Hamas agrees to a hostage deal, intensifying fears of an unrelenting military campaign. Speaking after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a new offensive on Gaza City, Netanyahu said Hamasâ removal is non-negotiable and compared leaving them in Gaza to leaving Nazis in Berlin. He cited U.S. President Donald Trumpâs backing, noting Trumpâs statement that Hamas âcannot stayâ in Gaza. Despite mounting international condemnation and warnings from the UN and humanitarian groups, Netanyahu dismissed criticism as a âtsunami of anti-Semitism.â The humanitarian toll continues to escalate, with over 62,000 Palestinians reported killed since October 2023. Several nations, including France, are considering recognition of Palestine in response to the crisis. Netanyahu insists the war could end immediately if Hamas disarms, but vowed Israel will not stop short of total conquest.
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Israel has launched a massive new offensive in Gaza, killing at least 81 Palestinians in the opening wave of attacks and forcing over one million civilians into danger. The IDF has called up 50,000 reservists to expand operations, sparking fears of mass displacement. Hamas vowed to continue its âwar of attrition,â while clashes left dozens dead, including fighters and civilians. The U.S. escalated tensions by sanctioning ICC officials over war crime probes, drawing criticism from rights groups and world leaders who warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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In a stunning battlefield reversal, the IDF admitted to its first major failure in southern Gaza after Hamas fighters launched a sudden tunnel ambush. Over 20 Hamas operatives emerged, splitting into groups and striking with rifles, grenades, and RPGs. The clash led to intense close combat, leaving three Israeli soldiers wounded and several Hamas fighters dead. Despite airstrikes and tanks being called in, eight militants escaped underground. Analysts say this attack is a warning of the brutal battles ahead if Israel pushes deeper into Gaza.
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