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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the shelling by Israeli forces of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon as a violation of international law. Ukraine called on all parties to the conflict to ensure the safety of UN agencies and their representatives.

World oil prices rose by 10% due to the risk of escalation between Israel and Iran. Experts predict further growth to $85-100 per barrel in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities.

The Israeli military announced the elimination of the commander of the Hezbollah Radwan anti-tank unit in Lebanon. They also destroyed a launcher and Hezbollah's weapons storage facilities.

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced efforts to prevent an expansion of conflict in the Middle East. He expressed concern over insufficient aid to Gaza and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.

The UN mission continues to operate in southern Lebanon despite recent Israeli attacks that have injured personnel. A spokesman for the UN force said it was determined to stay despite the serious escalation along the Blue Line.

The Israeli Defense Forces attacked residential areas of the Lebanese capital. Rockets hit high-rise buildings as people returned from work, causing numerous civilian casualties.

The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.

The Israeli army shelled the UNIFIL headquarters in the city of Naqoura in southern Lebanon. Two peacekeepers were injured, and vehicles and communications were damaged.

The IDF killed the commander of the Hula Front and the commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit. Weapons storage facilities in Beirut and southern Lebanon were attacked.

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the first time in two months. He called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Lebanon and minimizing civilian casualties.

Israeli forces attacked an industrial facility in Homs and a military facility near Hama. The director of the facility confirmed the attack, the consequences are being assessed, and the Syrian military did not provide details on the casualties.

In the National Gallery of London, activists tried to paste a photo of a woman with a child in Gaza onto Picasso's painting “Motherhood. ” Two people were arrested, and the painting was not damaged.

The Kremlin confirmed that Trump sent Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. However, it denied claims of phone calls between the leaders after Trump left office.

In the Israeli city of Hadera, a terrorist knife attack took place in four places. At least six people were injured, some of them seriously. Police neutralized the suspect.

U. S. President Joe Biden will have an important phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans to strike Iran. The US wants to determine the limits of an Israeli retaliatory strike.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced some progress on the ceasefire in Gaza. Washington, Qatar, and Egypt are trying to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war and release hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister announces the elimination of two successors to the assassinated Hezbollah leader. This is part of the expansion of Israel's ground offensive in southern Lebanon, where the Fourth Army Division is deployed.

Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus during an alleged Israeli attack. Syrian media report casualties and a hit on a building in the Mezzeh neighborhood.

Israel's Prime Minister announces the elimination of Hezbollah's leader and his successors. The Minister of Defense confirmed the possible elimination of Hashem Safieddin, who was supposed to replace Nasrallah.

The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike near Beirut, killing Suhail Hussein Husseini, Hezbollah's chief of staff. He was responsible for the transfer of weapons between Iran and Hezbollah and was a member of the organization's Jihad Council.

China announced emergency medical assistance to Lebanon due to the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The escalation has led to numerous explosions and air strikes in Lebanon, causing significant casualties.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the situation in the Middle East a year after Hamas attacked Israel. The Ministry calls for an end to violence and the realization of the two-state solution.

On the anniversary of the attack on Israel, the United States announced sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in financing Hamas. The restrictions apply to three individuals, a fictitious charitable organization and a financial institution in Gaza.

The Israeli Defense Forces carried out a targeted strike on the Dahiya neighborhood in Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. Earlier, the IDF reported the elimination of 440 Hezbollah militants and 2,000 of the group's targets in Lebanon.

In Tel Aviv and other cities around the world, rallies were held to commemorate the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Thousands of people gathered for memorial events, honoring the victims and demanding the release of hostages.

The Israeli army attacked Hamas command centers located in the Shuhada al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said it had taken measures to minimize risks to civilians.

In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, French President Macron called for an end to attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah. Macron emphasized the need for political solutions for the security of the region.

Iranian intelligence services lost contact with the head of their Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, after Israeli strikes on Beirut.

Israel has declared the areas of Manara, Yiftah and Malkiya on the border with Lebanon a closed military zone. This decision was made after an assessment of the situation, and entry to these areas is prohibited.

Ukraine has supported Israel's right to self-defense on the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023. The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel expressed solidarity and emphasized the country's right to the safety of its citizens after the unprovoked attack.