Hezbollah has launched a retaliatory missile attack on an Israeli airbase in response to an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 37 people in Lebanon, including a top Hezbollah commander. The escalation comes amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides exchanging heavy fire in recent days.
Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, flights to key destinations like Tel Aviv and Beirut have been disrupted after a series of airstrikes. The UK has advised its citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, leading to travel warnings and flight cancellations.
The United Nations has condemned the recent device explosions in Lebanon, labeling them as potential war crimes. The assertion came after Lebanon accused Israel of orchestrating the attacks, which have killed 37 people and injured over 3,400. The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has called for a thorough investigation and condemned the use of booby-trapped devices as a violation of international humanitarian law.
Israel has launched another airstrike on Beirut, Lebanon, killing a senior Hezbollah commander, Ahmed Mahmud Wahbi. This attack follows a previous strike that killed the head of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force and several other commanders. The airstrike comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by a series of attacks and counter-attacks.
President Biden addressed the escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon, emphasizing his administration’s efforts to secure the safety of both Israeli and Lebanese civilians. He also expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging continued efforts to achieve it. Biden further highlighted the need for congressional action on government funding during the Cabinet meeting, which marked the first since October 2023.
A senior Hezbollah military commander, Ibrahim Aqil, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday, September 20th, in Beirut, Lebanon. Aqil, known for his role in Hezbollah’s military operations, including attacks on US personnel in Lebanon, was a prominent figure in the group’s hierarchy. The strike, which Israel described as a targeted operation, also resulted in the deaths of three other individuals and injured 17 more.
Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel escalated significantly on Friday, with a series of airstrikes and rocket barrages exchanged across the Lebanon-Israel border. Hezbollah, led by Hassan Nasrallah, retaliated against Israel for a recent sabotage attack on their communication devices, while Israel struck targets in Lebanon in response to the rocket attacks. The escalation raises fears of a wider conflict.
Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia in Lebanon, suffered a series of deadly explosions this week involving pagers and walkie-talkies, raising serious concerns about security breaches within the group. While Hezbollah initially believed the devices were safe, the attacks have led to a significant loss of life and highlighted potential vulnerabilities within their communication systems.
Hezbollah’s walkie-talkies, allegedly targeted by Israel, exploded due to highly explosive batteries, escalating tensions between the two groups. The situation is further inflamed by ongoing rocket exchanges and threats of retaliation, raising concerns of a full-scale war.
Suspicions point to Israel’s Mossad as the culprit behind the explosion of walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing at least 20 and injuring over 400. The devices, reportedly containing hidden explosives, were remotely detonated, raising serious concerns about the security of communication equipment.
