Title: Israel Accused of Attacks in Syria, Tensions Rise with Hezbollah on Lebanese Border
Subtitle: Ongoing updates on the conflict in the Middle East
In Syria this morning, Israel was accused of carrying out attacks in the area of the airports in Damascus and Aleppo. This marks the third attack attributed to Israel in Syria since the beginning of the fighting. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued to launch widespread attacks in the Gaza Strip, preparing for a potential ground entry. In a recent operation, a terrorist squad from Hamas and Jihad, which was hiding inside a mosque with plans to carry out an attack, was successfully targeted.
Earlier, the IDF spokesman confirmed reports that an IDF soldier was seriously injured by an anti-tank missile strike on the Lebanese border. Two other soldiers sustained minor injuries and received immediate medical treatment. In response, the Israeli Air Force retaliated by attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a military compound from which a surface-to-air missile had been launched at an IDF tank.
Since the beginning of the war, the death toll has risen to at least 1,400, with over 210 people kidnapped in the Gaza Strip. The situation continues to escalate as tensions increase between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanese border.
A series of incidents occurred on the Lebanese border, further exacerbating tensions with Hezbollah. An IDF aircraft carrier was targeted by a missile fired from Lebanon but was successfully intercepted by air defense fighters. Additionally, a terrorist squad planning an attack at the border was thwarted for the fourth time in the last 24 hours. In the south, the limited war cabinet is holding a meeting to address the ongoing situation.
Yesterday, trucks delivering humanitarian aid entered Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah crossing for the first time since the start of the war, offering a glimmer of hope amid the chaos.
In ongoing updates:
– Reports from Syria indicate that Israel attacked the airports in Damascus and Aleppo.
– US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that additional air defense systems would be sent to the Middle East to counter the escalating tensions with Iran.
– The United States is pushing for a UN Security Council resolution to support Israel’s right to defend itself and demand that Iran stop transferring weapons to militias and terrorist organizations.
– The government of Canada is preparing for the last rescue flight to evacuate its citizens from Israel.
– Family members of those abducted in Gaza express their anguish and worry over their loved ones’ safety.
– The IDF publishes an illustration of the mosque that was targeted, exposing the terrorist infrastructure inside.
– The Palestinian Red Crescent reports that two people were killed and several others injured in an IDF attack in Jenin.
– The IDF and Shin Bet announce the successful thwarting of a Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist cell planning an imminent attack in Jenin.
– The residents of the Jenin refugee camp receive a warning message from the Shin Bet, urging them to stay away from activities that could endanger Israeli forces and citizens.
– Palestinian reports state that the Air Force attacked a building near the Al-Ansar Mosque in the Jenin refugee camp, uncovering a room used for armed combat and an underground facility.
– US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expresses gratitude to Emir Qatar al-Thani for assisting in the release of two hostages from Gaza, discussing efforts to return all abductees and the cooperation between the US and Qatar.
– President Joe Biden avoids commenting on the Israeli plan for a ground entry into Gaza but acknowledges ongoing discussions with Israeli officials.
– CNN reveals that at least 235 foreign nationals from 41 countries were killed in a Hamas attack, with 74 people still missing.
– Economy Minister Nir Barkat meets with business sector leaders to discuss an assistance plan during the war, criticizing the initial aid outline presented by the Ministry of Finance and proposing alternative measures.
– The IDF continues its extensive attacks in the Gaza Strip as preparations for a ground entry are underway.
The conflict in the Middle East remains dynamic, with evolving developments and ongoing hostilities. The situation is closely monitored by both regional and international actors, who are seeking to de-escalate tensions and restore peace.