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Israel bombed several Hezbollah arms factories as it targeted the terror group’s south Beirut stronghold in an overnight barrage.
At least six buildings were levelled in 17 Israeli strikes, according to Lebanese state media, who described it as one of the “most violent” bombardments since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated last month.
In the southern suburbs, footage revealed a string of massive explosions followed by smaller ones. According to the Israeli military, Hezbollah had set up shop “under and inside civilian buildings in the heart of populated areas” at the locations it hit.
The Lebanese health ministry reported that one person was murdered and five others, including a toddler, were injured.
According to the station, one of the strikes targeted the pro-Iranian broadcaster Al Mayadeen’s office, which has been vacant since the crisis began.
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Israeli strike on car heading to Beirut kills two people – report
According to Lebanon’s official National News Agency, two persons were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike that targeted a car on a route that leads to the capital, Beirut.
The NNA stated, “A car on the Kahale road—a mountainous region on the main highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley—was targeted by an enemy drone.”
The hit, which occurred outside of traditional Hezbollah strongholds that have been heavily bombarded by Israel since the war started last month, subsequently claimed two lives.
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
Antonio Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and “immediate cessation of hostilities” in Lebanon.
Mr Guterres is in Kazan, Russia, for the Brics summit, where he is set to talk with Vladimir Putin for the first time in two years.
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12:28 PM BST
Inside a Hezbollah tunnel
Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon have stumbled upon a Hezbollah tunnel which contains a cache of weapons.
It was used by Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force ahead of a potential invasion of Israel, the military said.
A Hezbollah tunnel found by troops of the 646th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade in southern Lebanon.[worldnewsexplorer]
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Bodies litter streets as thousands flee Israel’s new assault
Gazans forced to flee Jabalia following Israel’s fresh assault on Hamas have told how bodies litter the streets following the harrowing two-week siege, write Ruwaida Amer in Gaza and Neil Johnston in Jerusalem.
As Israel fought terrorists during a third offensive in the region, refugees who were evacuated from the camp in northern Gaza claimed they lived amid hunger and the “smell of corpses” while besieged during fighting.
Israel claimed to be eradicating Hamas terrorists who had gathered in the region, which is home to Gaza’s largest refugee camp, when it launched the attack on October 6.
Israel lost its highest-ranking officer to be killed in field action since the conflict started during the October 7 slaughter during fierce battle.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school ‘kills 16’
An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp has reportedly killed 16 people, including children, according to the local Al-Awda hospital.
Another 32 people were wounded, the hospital said.
UPDATE: The number of people killed has risen to 17, including seven children, according to Palestinian officials.
11:30 AM BST
In pictures: Displaced Palestinians try to buy bread from bakery
According to Lebanon’s official National News Agency, two persons were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike that targeted a car on a route that leads to the capital, Beirut.
The NNA stated, “A car on the Kahale road—a mountainous region on the main highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley—was targeted by an enemy drone.”
The hit, which occurred outside of traditional Hezbollah strongholds that have been heavily bombarded by Israel since the war started last month, subsequently claimed two lives.
11:09 AM BST
Hezbollah and Israel ‘clashing at close range’
According to the terror group, Hezbollah and Israel are engaged in “close range” combat in a community close to the Lebanon border.
It follows Hezbollah’s rocket volley, which injured at least four persons in northern Israel.
