2024-10-01 03:01:00
Israel announced that its forces began carrying out “selective ground attacks” on towns in southern Lebanon against the Hezbollah movement. In addition, the Israeli Army continues its bombings against the Islamist movement and this Monday he said more than 100 victimsalong with the leader of Hamas in Lebanon etcthe three leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
“In accordance with the decision of the political level, the Defense forces have begun limited, regional and selective ground invasions, based on accurate intelligence,” the Israeli army said. The attacks, backed by air and artillery strikes, targeted Hezbollah fighters “in towns near the border” with Israel, the statement said.
The United States announced hours ago that Israel would “limit” ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A drone attack arrived at an apartment building in the center of Beirut. explosion reach a multi-story buildingwithout knocking it down, but causing three deaths and dozens of injuriesaccording to a Lebanese Security officer.
Him Popular Front for the Independence of Palestine (PFLP) announced in a statement, issued this morning, that head of the Defense Forces, Muhammad Abdul Aalin military leader in Lebanon, Imam Awdaand the Chief Abdul Rahman Abdul Aal They were killed in the attack.
Sometimes attack this Monday, which hit the southern region of Al-BaasfThe head of operations in Lebanon of the Islamist group Hamas has been killedas explained by the group itself in a statement. “Fatah Sharif Abu al Amine, the leader of Hamas (…) in Lebanon and a member of the group’s leaders abroad” was killed in the bomb of “his house in the countryside of Al Bass, southern Lebanon” explained Hamas. The organization said he died with his wife, son and daughter. in a “terrorist and criminal attack” on a Palestinian refugee camp.
“At night, the soldiers beat and killed the terrorist Fatah Sharif, the head of the Lebanese branch of the terrorist group Hamas,” the Israeli Defense Forces said in a statement.
Lebanese media reported dozens of bombings in the central, western and western Bekaa and in the south, in addition to Beirut, which They have attacked houses where civilians live and the death toll is expected to rise.
But Israel’s attack is not limited to Lebanese territory. As reported Al JazeeraIsraeli soldiers Abu Jaafar Al Mansour school was bombed in the city of Beit Lahia, and Gazakilling at least two people. It was the second attack on the school in the last 24 hours.
According to Palestinian journalists, the building works a company that replaces people displaced by war. For the Israeli army, however, it is “command and control center” of Hamas in the north of the enclave.
The next phase
These attacks are part of what the Minister of Defense of the Hebrew nation, Yoav Gallantpointed out as a new phase of conflict with Hezbollah during a meeting with the mayors of the border region in northern Israel.
“The next phase of the war against Hezbollah will begin soon. It will be an important factor in changing the security situation and will allow us to complete the important task of returning residents to their homes,” said the minister, referring to more than 60,000 displaced Israelis following attacks in the north of the region.
This latest warning comes hours after Gallant told Israeli soldiers deployed to the Lebanese border area that The Israeli army will use all its “powers”. and with the infantry as “part of this effort.”
“We will use all our powers. If someone on the other side does not understand what these powers mean, they all have them, and are part of this effort,” the minister told the children. -soldiers from two brigades stationed in northern Israel.
As reported The Washington PostUS officials confirmed that Israel is preparing a ground invasion into southern Lebanon. The advances will likely be aimed at the destruction of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
“Our plans are in line with the Americans. The understanding is that we will not have another Gaza,” Israeli sources told the Washington Post.
Now, Israel has deployed small groups of special forces in southern Lebanon to apparently prepare the ground for a large scale land offensive. According to the newspaper The Wall Street Journal these Israeli missions They have focused on the Hezbollah tunnel network.
order, The Lebanese army ordered to redeploy its troops in the south of the countryas we were told AFP A Lebanese military officer, at a time when Israel set up a “dead military zone” in border towns.
Displacement
Since the beginning of Israel’s escalation against Lebanon, a week ago, uAbout 100,000 people have fled the country to Syriaas reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
“It is estimated that some 100,000 people (both Lebanese and Syrians) have crossed from Lebanon to Syria since the fighting in Lebanon grew. .
According to UNHCR, among the new arrivals before the little ones stood outnoted that “about 60% of those crossing the border are under 18.”
Yesterday, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikaticonfirmed that Lebanon It has already added up to a million trips since the intensification of Israeli aggression.
Appointments
Israel’s advance on Lebanese territory has brought strong consequences for the internal order of the country. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Mikati He confirmed this Monday that he will call the Lebanese Parliament to vote for a president in the countrygiven that the position has been vacant for two years, but only if there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
By the way, the interim leader of Hezbollah, Naim Qassemsaid this Monday that the Shiite group will choose a new leader “as soon as possible” after the assassination of Nasrallah. However, Qassem did not give details about a possible sequel, nor did he comment on the possibility of a funeral for Nasrallah..
Despite the assassination of Nasrallah and many of his leaders, Hezbollah will continue in the same way, and the Islamic Resistance will continue with its support effort to give victory to Gaza, to Palestine, in defense of Lebanon and in response to the murder of the Palestinians. an innocent man,” said the priest.
“It’s not with Lebanon, it’s with Hezbollah”
Israel expects the European Union to impose new sanctions on Iranas Israel’s ambassador to the EU and NATO said in Brussels, Haim Regevwho warned that Tehran and Hezbollah “are planning something,” although he added that Israel is “ready.”
The diplomat confirmed that there is no room for negotiation between Israel and Iran. “Every time we have tried to talk to them, the result has been to deny the threat to Israel,” he said.
Regarding Lebanon, he assured them that Israel is not at war with that country. “Our war is not with Lebanon, it is with Hezbollah. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuencouraging Iranian citizens to turn their backs on their leadersThis Monday is a video message.
“Every day, the Iranian government drags our region deeper into darkness and war. Every day, its puppets are removed. Ask Mohamed Deif. Ask Hasan Nasrallah,” the president said, referring to the murderous leaders of the Israeli attacks.
Netanyahu wanted “A future of prosperity and peace” for Israelis and Iranians, and went so far as to ensure that “Israel is with you” in his message, addressed directly to the Iranian people.
Iran’s response
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kananisay, if you attack, Revenge will be hardpublicly refers to Israel’s statement after the murders of Nasrallah and Abbas NilforushanBrigadier General of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
“We will give an answer that will be sad for those who violated the interests of our country and we will cut off the hands and feet of the killer,” the spokesman said in a press conference, when asked about the possible Tehran’s reactions to the killings.
Kanani assured him that Israel’s actions “will not go unanswered” and predicted “doom” for the Jewish State. “Iran will not be held responsible for any of the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic, and this regime will not go unpunished for the crimes committed against Iran,” the official said.
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