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Israeli airstrikes targeted northern Gaza, resulting in at least 73 fatalities

Israel conducted airstrikes on what it identified as Hezbollah weapon facilities in southern Beirut on Saturday, following rocket fire from the Lebanese group into northern Israel. A spokesperson also reported that a drone was launched towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vacation residence. Netanyahu was not present at the location during the incident, and it remains uncertain whether the building sustained any damage. He characterized the … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes targeted northern Gaza, resulting in at least 73 fatalities

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Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s commitment to continue Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could lead to a resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has been escalating for over a year. In response, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah pledged to intensify its confrontations with Israel, while Iran asserted that the … Continue reading Netanyahu’s commitment to war in Gaza and Lebanon has extinguished hopes for ceasefire

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Biden ready to use U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent

In the closing months of his presidency, Joe Biden is demonstrating a renewed readiness to leverage U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent in its critical standoff with Iran and Iran-aligned militant factions. However, experts express uncertainty about whether this strategy will effectively meet Biden’s objectives, which include averting a wider regional conflict and compelling Israel to address the worsening … Continue reading Biden ready to use U.S. military support for Israel as both an incentive and a deterrent

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

The United States, Israel‘s primary ally, expressed its opposition on Tuesday regarding the extent of the recent air strikes in Beirut, which have contributed to a rising death toll and heightened concerns about a potential escalation involving Iran. According to the U.N. refugee agency, Israeli military evacuation orders are impacting over a quarter of Lebanon, following Israel’s incursions into the southern region aimed at countering … Continue reading U.S. says it oppose Israeli air strikes in Beirut

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Lebanese army soldier stands near destroyed vehicles at a site damaged by an Israeli air strike in the Christian-majority region of Aitou in north Lebanon.
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Hezbollah says it intends to cause “pain” to Israel but also advocates ceasefire

Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, stated on Tuesday that the Iran-supported organization intends to cause “pain” to Israel, while simultaneously advocating for a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon. Israel has intensified its military actions against Hezbollah following incursions into the area, which included the killing of key Hezbollah figures, notably veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month, marking a significant setback for the group. … Continue reading Hezbollah says it intends to cause “pain” to Israel but also advocates ceasefire

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Netanyahu informed the U.S. that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations

Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have informed the United States that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations, avoiding oil and nuclear sites, as per a source familiar with the talks. President Joe Biden, who has publicly expressed his disapproval of targeting Tehran’s nuclear and oil infrastructure, engaged in a confidential phone conversation with Netanyahu last week to discuss … Continue reading Netanyahu informed the U.S. that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations

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The Osirak research reactor site in Iraq after it was bombed by Israel in 1981.
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An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear installations may have unintended consequences

Since Iran‘s missile strike on Israel on October 1, which was a reaction to the assassinations of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, there has been considerable speculation regarding Israel’s potential retaliation. Some analysts propose that Israel might target Iranian oil facilities, while others suggest strikes on its nuclear sites. The Biden administration appears to be against both … Continue reading An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear installations may have unintended consequences

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Israel employing strategies in southern Lebanon similar to Gaza

Israel‘s education minister, Yoav Kisch, stated in early July that “Lebanon, as we know it, will not exist.” This remark echoed the sentiments of far-right Israeli officials who have called for the dismantling of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A year prior, Israeli ministers had backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declared objective to “eradicate” Hamas in Gaza, following a deadly attack by the group on … Continue reading Israel employing strategies in southern Lebanon similar to Gaza

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Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

On the evening of October 1, Iran executed a missile strike against Israel, which the Israeli Foreign Ministry characterized as unprecedented. Prior to the assault, the United States had alerted Israel to Iran’s preparations for a significant missile offensive. This warning was issued less than a day after the Israeli military commenced a “limited ground operation” in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure, a group supported … Continue reading Is a full scale war between Israel and Iran imminent?

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A projectile is seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

Israel has vowed to retaliate following Iran‘s missile attack on Tuesday, which involved over 180 ballistic missiles and was largely intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Here are some potential responses Israel, with U.S. support, might consider. TARGET IRAN’S MILITARY BASES Analysts suggest that Israel is likely to respond by striking Iranian military bases, particularly those involved in the production of ballistic missiles similar to … Continue reading Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

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