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The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including 20 commanders, in a 4-day ground operation in South Lebanon. The operation included targeted raids and the destruction of military facilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, but experts do not predict he will win. The committee may focus on humanitarian actors who help civilians.
The EU plans to impose sanctions on Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia. The first package of restrictions will apply to about a dozen individuals and legal entities, including companies in the machine-building, metallurgical and aviation industries.
Five Chinese citizens have been charged with lying about visiting a military facility in Michigan. The incident occurred in the summer of 2023, when they were found near a lake after midnight.
A series of more than 10 explosions took place on the outskirts of Beirut near the airport. The target of the attacks could have been Hezbollah leader Hashim Safi al-Din's cousin, who is considered a likely successor to Nasrallah.
Australia increases the number of police in Sydney and Melbourne ahead of pro-Palestinian rallies on October 6. Authorities warn of zero tolerance for violence during the rallies.
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq 10 years ago has been released from Gaza. The operation was conducted jointly by representatives of Israel, the United States and Iraq.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of the head of Hamas in Tulkarm, Zahi Ufi. He was responsible for planning terrorist attacks, supplying weapons and organizing attacks on Israeli civilians.
The Pentagon's deputy spokeswoman said that Ukraine is successfully defending itself from russian attacks thanks to Western air defense. The United States will continue to support, but will not intervene directly in the conflict.
Ukraine's president called for joint defense of the sky, as in Israel. Zelenskyy discusses air defense and long-range weapons for Ukraine before winter with new NATO chief Mark Rutte.
The European Commission has announced €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with Israel. The aid will include food, shelter and medical support for the civilian population.
Two Belgian journalists were severely beaten in Beirut, accused of spying for Israel. The reporter suffered facial fractures and the cameraman was shot in the leg.
The Israeli Defense Forces attacked Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut.
Iran condemned the G7 statement criticizing the missile attack on Israel and calling for tougher sanctions against Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the G7 of “bias and irresponsibility”.
A series of explosions occurred near the Russian Hmeymim air base in Syria. Israel allegedly destroyed a shipment of Iranian weapons intended for Hezbollah, which arrived at the base by plane under the guise of humanitarian aid.
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, the UN warns of the risk of a new wave of refugees to Europe. About a million Lebanese have already become internally displaced, which is 20% of the country's population.
President Zelenskiy said the best way to support Ukraine is to provide weapons to shoot down enemy missiles. He called on allies to help defend Ukraine's skies in the same way they defend Israel.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the elimination of three senior Hamas members in Gaza about 3 months ago. Among them are the head of the Hamas government and two members of the security officials.
For the first time since the beginning of Israel's ground operation against Hezbollah, 8 IDF soldiers were killed in Lebanon. The Israeli military announced the destruction of Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border.
The United States and Israel are considering options for responding to Iran's attacks, including strikes on Iranian facilities in Syria and Yemen. The Biden administration calls on Israel to avoid direct strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israel bombed the center of Beirut, killing at least 6 people. The strike targeted a building near the parliament, and the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital were also attacked.
An Israeli air strike in the center of Beirut killed five people and wounded eight. The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the strike was aimed at a Hezbollah facility.
A massive explosion has been heard in Beirut, caused by an Israeli air strike. The IDF confirmed a precise strike on the Lebanese capital and reported alarm sirens in northern Israel.
Hamas claims responsibility for a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv that killed 7 people and wounded 16. The terrorist group named two attackers.
The EU Aviation Safety Agency recommends avoiding flights over Iran until October 31 due to the attack on Israel. The decision may be revised if the situation changes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemned the massive Iranian missile attack against Israel on October 1. Kyiv supports the actions of Israel's allies and calls for the protection of Ukrainian skies from Russian attacks.
China believes that the inability to cease fire in Gaza has caused new unrest in the Middle East. China calls for a quick ceasefire and opposes the violation of Lebanon's sovereignty.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel was not affected by the Iranian attack and continues to operate. Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk said that all employees were in shelters, and now they are receiving citizens.
A woman with a Ukrainian passport was injured in a terrorist attack in the Israeli city of Jaffa. According to the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, her life is not in danger.
Israel's Foreign Ministry banned UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because of his failure to condemn Iran's attack. Israel accused Guterres of supporting terrorists and failing to respond to Hamas' actions.