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Hezbollah Hit Hard as Israeli Airstrikes Kill 182, Raising Fears of Wider War
Israel launched one of its most aggressive air campaigns against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 182 people, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and northern regions near the Syrian border, mark the deadliest day in nearly a year of escalating hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. 
Israel launched one of its most aggressive air campaigns against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 182 people, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The strikes, which targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and northern regions near the Syrian border, mark the deadliest day in nearly a year of escalating hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. -
Zelensky to Present 'Victory Plan' to U.S. Leaders Amid Escalating Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to present a comprehensive "victory plan" aimed at bringing an end to the 2.5-year war with Russia during his highly anticipated visit to the U.S. this week. Zelensky's diplomatic and military push comes at a critical time in the conflict, as he seeks to secure additional military support and diplomatic backing from President Joe Biden, Congress, and the leading U.S. presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to present a comprehensive "victory plan" aimed at bringing an end to the 2.5-year war with Russia during his highly anticipated visit to the U.S. this week. Zelensky's diplomatic and military push comes at a critical time in the conflict, as he seeks to secure additional military support and diplomatic backing from President Joe Biden, Congress, and the leading U.S. presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. -
Israel Warns Lebanese Residents to Flee as Hezbollah Targets Hit in Largest Wave of Strikes Yet
Israel issues dire warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon as airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds, leaving more than 100 dead and raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. 
Israel issues dire warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon as airstrikes target Hezbollah strongholds, leaving more than 100 dead and raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. -
Lebanon and Israel Edge Closer to War as Hezbollah Declares 'Open-Ended Battle'
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified dramatically over the past 48 hours, marking the most significant exchange of fire between the two sides since the war in Gaza began. 
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified dramatically over the past 48 hours, marking the most significant exchange of fire between the two sides since the war in Gaza began. -
Israel and Hezbollah Intensify Strikes as Death Toll from Beirut Attack Climbs
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated dramatically over the weekend as both sides traded heavy strikes following a deadly Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. The death toll from the Friday attack, which targeted a Hezbollah meeting, rose to 37, including seven women and three children, according to Lebanon's health minister Firass Abiad. The Israeli military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah operatives, including Ibrahim Aqil, a top commander with a long history of militant activity. 
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalated dramatically over the weekend as both sides traded heavy strikes following a deadly Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs. The death toll from the Friday attack, which targeted a Hezbollah meeting, rose to 37, including seven women and three children, according to Lebanon's health minister Firass Abiad. The Israeli military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah operatives, including Ibrahim Aqil, a top commander with a long history of militant activity. -
Iran Withheld Missile Launchers from Russia, Leaving Advanced Fath-360s Inoperable in Ukraine Conflict: Report
Iran has delivered a batch of close-range ballistic missiles to Russia but withheld the launchers necessary to deploy them, raising questions about the operational status of these weapons and the broader implications for military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. According to sources familiar with the situation, the absence of mobile launchers for the Fath-360 missiles could indicate strategic delays, leaving the weapons currently unusable in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. 
Iran has delivered a batch of close-range ballistic missiles to Russia but withheld the launchers necessary to deploy them, raising questions about the operational status of these weapons and the broader implications for military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. According to sources familiar with the situation, the absence of mobile launchers for the Fath-360 missiles could indicate strategic delays, leaving the weapons currently unusable in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. -
Japan Orders Evacuation of Thousands as Quake-Hit Ishikawa Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Flooding
Japanese authorities have ordered tens of thousands of residents to evacuate from the quake-hit Ishikawa region as torrential rains have triggered catastrophic floods and mudslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Saturday issued its highest alert level for the area, urging residents to take immediate action to secure their safety. The intense rainfall has overwhelmed rivers, leading to widespread flooding and increasing the risk of further devastation in a region still recovering from a powerful earthquake earlier this year. 
Japanese authorities have ordered tens of thousands of residents to evacuate from the quake-hit Ishikawa region as torrential rains have triggered catastrophic floods and mudslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Saturday issued its highest alert level for the area, urging residents to take immediate action to secure their safety. The intense rainfall has overwhelmed rivers, leading to widespread flooding and increasing the risk of further devastation in a region still recovering from a powerful earthquake earlier this year. -
Israeli Airstrike Leaves Dozens Dead, Including Key Hezbollah Figures, in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut on Friday has left at least 31 people dead, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, in what is being seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike, which leveled a multistory building in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marks one of the deadliest attacks in Lebanon since hostilities reignited following the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel. 
An Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut on Friday has left at least 31 people dead, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, in what is being seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike, which leveled a multistory building in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, marks one of the deadliest attacks in Lebanon since hostilities reignited following the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel. -
Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Aqil, Wanted for 1983 Marine Bombing, in Beirut Strike
An Israeli airstrike on Friday killed Ibrahim Aqil, a top Hezbollah commander involved in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut. 
An Israeli airstrike on Friday killed Ibrahim Aqil, a top Hezbollah commander involved in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut. -
Israel Allegedly Behind Exploding Pagers in Lebanon, Claims Source
Israel has been implicated in a series of pager explosions that killed at least 37 people and injured nearly 3,000 in Lebanon this week, according to sources familiar with the operation. The devices, which detonated across Hezbollah's communication network, were reportedly part of a covert operation involving Israeli intelligence, ABC News reported. Israel has been implicated in a series of pager explosions that killed at least 37 people and injured nearly 3,000 in Lebanon this week, according to sources familiar with the operation. The devices, which detonated across Hezbollah's communication network, were reportedly part of a covert operation involving Israeli intelligence, ABC News reported.
