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U.S. and Allies Call for Immediate 21-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
The United States, France, and a coalition of allies on Wednesday jointly called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, aiming to halt a surge in hostilities that has resulted in over 600 deaths in Lebanon in recent days. The appeal was made in a joint statement negotiated on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The United States, France, and a coalition of allies on Wednesday jointly called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, aiming to halt a surge in hostilities that has resulted in over 600 deaths in Lebanon in recent days. The appeal was made in a joint statement negotiated on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. -
Israel Prepares for Possible Ground Operation as Death Toll from Airstrikes in Lebanon Surpasses 600
Israel is preparing for a potential ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions escalate in the region. A senior Israeli military commander indicated that the country's defense forces are ready for "maneuvers and action" against the Iran-backed militant group. This statement follows more than a week of Israeli airstrikes that, according to Lebanese officials, have killed over 600 people and displaced thousands. Israel is preparing for a potential ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon as tensions escalate in the region. A senior Israeli military commander indicated that the country's defense forces are ready for "maneuvers and action" against the Iran-backed militant group. This statement follows more than a week of Israeli airstrikes that, according to Lebanese officials, have killed over 600 people and displaced thousands. -
Israel Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Aimed at Tel Aviv Amid Escalating Conflict
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated on Wednesday as Israel intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group, marking the first such attack aimed at Tel Aviv. Hezbollah claimed the missile targeted the Mossad spy agency's headquarters, an unprecedented move in the long-standing tensions between the two adversaries. The missile, intercepted by Israel's air defense systems, caused no injuries, but the incident underscores the growing danger of a broader regional conflict. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated on Wednesday as Israel intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group, marking the first such attack aimed at Tel Aviv. Hezbollah claimed the missile targeted the Mossad spy agency's headquarters, an unprecedented move in the long-standing tensions between the two adversaries. The missile, intercepted by Israel's air defense systems, caused no injuries, but the incident underscores the growing danger of a broader regional conflict. -
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Confirms Senior Commander's Death
Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Wednesday, marking the third consecutive day of intensified military action against Hezbollah targets. The escalation comes hours after Hezbollah confirmed the death of a senior commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Wednesday, marking the third consecutive day of intensified military action against Hezbollah targets. The escalation comes hours after Hezbollah confirmed the death of a senior commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. -
IDF Confirms Death of Top Hezbollah Commander in Airstrike
Israeli forces intensified their military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon this week, killing a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday. Israeli forces intensified their military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon this week, killing a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday. -
Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike as Conflict in Lebanon Intensifies
Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon escalated on Tuesday with the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon escalated on Tuesday with the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Qubaisi, in an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. -
Zelensky Claims War with Russia Nearing End, Calls for Stronger U.S. Support to Achieve Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on a high-profile visit to the United States, expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging decisive action from Washington to hasten the end of the conflict. In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky asserted that Ukraine is "closer to the end of the war than many believe" and stressed the need for continued support from Ukraine's allies to achieve a just peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on a high-profile visit to the United States, expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging decisive action from Washington to hasten the end of the conflict. In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky asserted that Ukraine is "closer to the end of the war than many believe" and stressed the need for continued support from Ukraine's allies to achieve a just peace. -
Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Lebanon, Killing at Least 558, as Iran Warns Hezbollah 'Cannot Stand Alone' Against Israel
Israel intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. The Iran-backed militant group responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States. Israel intensified its airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. The Iran-backed militant group responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, raising concerns about a broader regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States. -
Hezbollah Rockets Rain on Israel After Massive Airstrikes Kill 492, Including Dozens of Women and Children in Lebanon’s Worst Day of Violence
Israel's escalating military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict since the 2006 war, with airstrikes killing 492 people on Monday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah's military infrastructure, also left over 1,600 wounded, including women and children, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating. Israel's escalating military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict since the 2006 war, with airstrikes killing 492 people on Monday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah's military infrastructure, also left over 1,600 wounded, including women and children, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating. -
Death Toll in Lebanon Surges to 356 as Israeli Strikes Devastate Hezbollah Strongholds
Lebanon's health ministry has reported that at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,240 wounded on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes intensified across the country. The strikes, which primarily targeted Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, marked one of the deadliest days in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Among the dead were 24 children and 42 women, adding to the growing humanitarian toll of the violence. Lebanon's health ministry has reported that at least 356 people were killed and more than 1,240 wounded on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes intensified across the country. The strikes, which primarily targeted Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, marked one of the deadliest days in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Among the dead were 24 children and 42 women, adding to the growing humanitarian toll of the violence.