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Shiite cleric Naim Qassem became the new leader of Hezbollah after the death of Hassan Nasrallah. The former leader was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut on September 27.
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza resume with the participation of Israel, Egypt, the United States, and Qatar. Netanyahu refrains from taking any serious steps until the results of the US presidential election are known.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has signed agreements to purchase up to 1,000 attack drones from AeroVironment and Anduril. The total value of the contracts is $360 million.
The Israeli army conducted a series of special operations near the village of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of military facilities, thousands of weapons and Hezbollah's underground infrastructure were destroyed.
Israel has passed a law banning the activities of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA on its territory. The reason was the suspicion of the agency's employees' involvement in the October 7 attack and cooperation with Hamas.
Israel plans to commission a new Iron Beam laser system in 2025. The system will be able to destroy missiles and drones for $5 instead of the $60,000 spent on intercepting Iron Dome.
Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.
Iran has announced the use of “all available tools” in response to Israel's attack on military targets. The nature of the response will depend on the assessment of Israeli actions, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Parchin and Khojir military bases after the Israeli attack. The facilities are associated with the former nuclear program and ballistic missile production.
The price of Brent and WTI crude oil fell by more than 4% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Iran's oil infrastructure remained intact as agreed with the United States.
Israeli strikes on three districts of Lebanon killed 21 people. Among the dead were a nurse and rescuers, and about 40 people were injured.
A truck rammed into a bus stop in the Glilot neighborhood near Tel Aviv, injuring 35 people. Many of the victims are elderly, and police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
In the Glilot neighborhood near Tel Aviv, a truck drove into a bus stop, injuring 16 people. The police are treating the incident as a possible terrorist attack, as important intelligence facilities are located nearby.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at the request of Iran over the Israeli strikes. Iran accuses Israel of violating international law, while Israel insists on the right of self-defense.
The Israeli strike disabled 12 mixers for the production of solid ballistic missile fuel in Iran. S-300 air defense systems and a drone factory were also damaged.
The Israeli military conducted a precision strike on the Hamas command and control center in the former warehouse in Gaza City. Before the attack, measures were taken to minimize the risks to civilians.
The terrorist country has provided Iran with intelligence on the activities of US and Israeli military forces. Iran reported limited damage to military facilities in three provinces after the strikes.
The US president has approved the development of an Israeli retaliation against Iran to deter future attacks. Israel struck military sites in three Iranian provinces, causing “limited damage”.
Iran reported that Israeli attacks on Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces caused only “limited damage”. Iran's air defense system successfully intercepted and neutralized the attacks.
The IDF announces targeted strikes on military targets in Iran in response to months of attacks. Israel claims its right to self-defense after attacks on seven fronts.
The WSJ reports that Russia provided the Houthis with data to target ships through Iranian intermediaries. Over the year, the Houthis have carried out more than 100 attacks, killing 4 sailors and sinking 2 ships.
US Secretary of State Blinken will meet in London with representatives of Jordan, the UAE and Lebanon. They will discuss the situation in Gaza and the military campaign against Hezbollah.
Russia, through Iran, provided satellite intelligence to the Houthis to attack merchant ships in the Red Sea. This led to changes in global trade routes and economic consequences.
Israel has developed a detailed plan for a retaliatory strike against the residences of Iranian leaders and military facilities. The plan had to be postponed due to the leak of classified Pentagon documents.
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, the leaders discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Xi Jinping called for a political settlement in Ukraine and de-escalation in the Middle East.
Israeli strikes on Damascus and a military facility near Homs killed one Syrian soldier and wounded seven. The attacks targeted the Kafr Sousa neighborhood and a military facility, causing material damage.
A powerful explosion occurred near the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara. Turkey's Interior Minister called it a terrorist attack, reporting the deaths and injuries.
Brent and WTI crude oil futures fell by 1. 8-2% due to a larger-than-expected increase in US stockpiles. The market remains tense due to the conflict in the Middle East and expectations of Israel's response to Iran's attack.
Donald Trump has condemned the leak of classified documents on Israel's preparations for an attack on Iran. The FBI has launched an investigation into the unauthorized publication of these materials, which could exacerbate tensions in the region.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Hashim Safi al-Din, the likely successor to Hassan Nasrallah, during an air strike in Beirut on October 4. Along with him, Hezbollah's intelligence chief and other commanders were killed.