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The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had killed Suhail Husseini, a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on Beirut. Husseini was reportedly responsible for overseeing the militant group's logistics, budget, and management.
The military stated that Husseini was involved in the transfer of advanced weapons from Iran to various Hezbollah units and was a member of the group's military council. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah on the claim.
Israeli strikes last month killed Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, along with several top commanders. Last week, Israel launched what it described as a limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon.
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Hezbollah has said it has already replaced its slain commanders and vowed to continue launching rockets, missiles, and drones into Israel until a ceasefire is reached in the Gaza Strip, where its ally Hamas has been engaged in conflict with Israel for a year.
48 Israeli Soldiers Injured in Gaza and Lebanon
The Israeli army announced Tuesday that 48 soldiers were injured in clashes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, according to the Turkish Anadolu news agency.
According to the reported military figures, around 730 Israeli soldiers have been killed and 4,640 injured since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict one year ago on October 7, 2023.
Hezbollah Rockets Damage Building in Kiryat Yam
An Israeli emergency services worker inspects a damaged building in Kiryat Yam, near the northern city of Haifa, after it was struck by a rocket launched from Lebanon on October 8, 2024.
According to The Associated Press Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the "large rocket salvo" targeting Haifa and its northern suburbs, following the Israeli military's report of 85 projectiles crossing from Lebanon.
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China Evacuates 200 Citizens from Lebanon
The Associated Press has reported that China has evacuated more than 200 citizens from Lebanon using both a ship and a chartered flight, the Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
According to the report, the ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, a total of 211 residents of mainland China, three Hong Kong residents, and one Taiwan resident were evacuated.
Mao also stated in the AP report that, at the request of the Lebanese government, Beijing has agreed to provide Lebanon with emergency humanitarian medical supplies.
IDF Release Video Of Troops Preparing For Operation in South Lebanon
Lawmakers briefed on Erdogan's Claim: Israeli Threats
Turkey's foreign and defense ministers briefed lawmakers in parliament on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's claim that Israel would target Turkey after Gaza and Lebanon, according to The Associated Press (AP).
The briefing, requested by the country's main opposition party despite labeling Erdogan's claim as implausible, is being held behind closed doors says the report. The discussions are classified as state secrets and will remain confidential for 10 years.
Last week, AP reported on Erdogan's speech "the place that Israel — which is acting with the delirium of the promised lands — will set its sights on after Palestine and Lebanon will be our homeland," he said.
Critics have argued that Erdogan's remarks were an attempt to divert attention from Turkey's ongoing cost-of-living crisis and to rally nationalist and Islamist support after a significant setback in local elections earlier this year.
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White House 'Losing Trust' in Israeli Government
The White House is reportedly growing increasingly distrustful of the Israeli government and may not automatically come to its aid if Iran launches another missile attack on the country, according to a report by the U.S. news site Axios that cited U.S. government sources.
Distrust has reportedly been mounting after the U.S. was allegedly kept in the dark about several recent Israeli operations, including the detonation of pagers used by Hezbollah members and the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader for more than 30 years.
"Our trust of the Israelis is very low right now and for a good reason," one U.S. official was quoted as saying by Axios. However, U.S. officials acknowledged in the report that the U.S. would likely still come to Israel's defense if needed.
Heavy Fighting Erupts in Northern Gaza
Intense fighting has erupted in northern Gaza as Israel orders a new mass evacuation and launches a ground operation, according to The Associated Press (AP).
At least 15 people, including two women and four children, were killed Tuesday in the fighting in Jabaliya, according to Kamal Adwan Hospital.
The Israeli military reported that around 20 militants were killed in airstrikes and ground combat in Jabaliya. It also said troops discovered a large cache of weapons, including grenades and rifles.
Northern Gaza, including Gaza City, has been the focal point of Israel's ground offensive, with some neighborhoods reduced to rubble.
Despite the dire conditions, hundreds of thousands of people have remained in northern Gaza, prompting Israel to issue another evacuation order in recent days. The Israeli military has continued to prevent those who initially left the north from returning.
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85 Rockets Fired from Lebanon into Northern Israel
The Israeli military said that 85 rockets were launched Tuesday from Lebanon toward northern Israel in a significant burst of fire, reported The Associated Press (AP). Most of the projectiles were intercepted, according to the report, while Hezbollah confirmed it was behind the attack.
Israel's rescue service, Magen David Adom, told AP a 70-year-old woman was moderately wounded by shrapnel. Footage aired by Israeli media showed what appeared to be minor damage to buildings near the coastal city of Haifa.
In response, the Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah positions in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a known stronghold of the militant group.
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Hezbollah Vows More Israeli Displacements
Hezbollah's acting leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, vowed Tuesday that even more Israelis would be displaced as the militant group extends its rocket fire deeper into Israel. His defiant televised statement marked the anniversary of fighting that escalated into war last month.
Kassem stated that Hezbollah's military capabilities remain intact despite weeks of heavy Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, which have killed much of its top command. He confirmed that all slain commanders have been replaced, asserting, "We have no vacant posts."
He claimed that Israeli forces have been unable to advance following their ground incursion into Lebanon last week. While the Israeli military said a fourth division has joined the operation, expanding its scope to the west, the offensive appears limited to a narrow strip along the border.
The Israeli military reported that it has struck hundreds of Hezbollah targets, dismantled militant infrastructure, and killed hundreds of Hezbollah fighters. These battlefield claims could not be independently verified.
"We are firing hundreds of rockets and dozens of drones. A large number of settlements and cities are under the fire of the resistance," Kassem said. "Our capabilities are fine and our fighters are deployed along the front lines."
He also stated that Hezbollah's top leadership continues to direct the conflict despite the loss of its senior commanders. Kassem mentioned that the group will appoint a new leader to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last month, although he acknowledged that "the circumstances are difficult because of the war."
Israel Reports 25 Projectiles Fired from Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that approximately 25 projectiles, believed to be rockets, were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory just after 11:00 local time (09:00 BST) on Tuesday the BBC has reported.
The IDF stated in the report that some of the projectiles were intercepted, while others landed in the Lower Galilee area.
The IDF has said on its X account "Sirens sounding in Haifa exactly a year after Hezbollah started attacking Israelis on October 8."
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Israel to Target Iran's Military, Not Nuclear Sites
Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage at the beginning of October will focus on targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's military bases and intelligence sites, rather than its nuclear facilities, according to a report from the New York Times on Monday, which cites unnamed officials.
The report stated that the U.S. officials have said that while Israel would prefer to have U.S. backing for its actions, President Joe Biden and other U.S. officials have cautioned that strikes on nuclear facilities would be ineffective and could "plunge the region into a full-scale war."
Israel launches ground offensive in southwest Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in Israeli media that it has deployed a fourth division to southern Lebanon, intensifying its ground operations against the Hezbollah militant group. According to multiple reports 146th Reserve Division began operations on Monday night in the western sector of southern Lebanon.
This new deployment joins three standing army divisions—the 98th, 36th, and 91st Divisions—already active in the central and eastern sectors of southern Lebanon.
The addition of the 146th Reserve Division brings the total number of troops involved in Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon to over 15,000 soldiers.
On Monday, Palestinian militants in Gaza launched a barrage of rockets into Israel despite a relentless Israeli offensive that has killed around 42,000 Palestinians, according to local medical officials. The Israeli attacks have also destroyed large parts of Gaza and displaced approximately 90% of its population over the past year.
A year ago, Hamas-led militants breached Israel's security fence, storming army bases and farming communities. The attack resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the abduction of another 250, sparking the present round of conflict. Around 100 captives are still believed to be held in Gaza, with a third thought to be dead.
Death Toll from Israeli Strikes on Gaza Rises to 27
At least 27 people, including six children and two women, were killed in Israeli strikes on central Gaza late Monday, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The hospital provided an updated toll early Tuesday as more bodies were recovered from the rubble.
The strikes occurred on the anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, which set off the current conflict. Two strikes hit homes in the densely populated Bureij refugee camp. An Associated Press journalist on the scene counted 21 bodies on Monday, alongside about a dozen wounded, including several children.
Turkish Navy to Evacuate Citizens from Lebanon
Turkey is deploying two navy ships to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced.
The ships, which can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers, are set to depart for Lebanon on Tuesday, with evacuations scheduled to begin on Wednesday. The ministry stated that additional evacuations will be organized if necessary.
Alongside evacuating Turkish citizens, the ships will also carry humanitarian aid for Lebanon, according to the ministry.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
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