Lebanon
The first evacuation flight from Lebanon landed in Eindhoven with more than 100 Dutch people. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received about 500 evacuation requests, and another flight is planned for October 5.
The Lebanese group Hezbollah fired about 222 shells at Israel per day.
Telegram reported that the recent outages were caused by extreme traffic due to events in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. The company said that all problems with connectivity and access to media have been fully resolved.
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.
Former EU Ambassador Luigi Narbone stated that there is no unified position of the G7 on the settlement of the crisis in the Middle East. He emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict for Europe due to possible migration consequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
179 people, including 134 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Lebanon to Ukraine via Poland. The evacuation was organized by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine due to the dangerous situation in Lebanon.
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.
Israel is sending additional troops to Lebanon for a ground operation against Hezbollah. The IDF called on residents of 25 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate north of the Awali River.
“Hezbollah claims to have repelled an attempt by Israeli troops to enter the city of Al-Adisa in Lebanon. The group's fighters inflicted losses on Israeli forces and forced them to retreat.
The MFA and the GUR successfully evacuated 179 people from Lebanon, including 134 Ukrainians. This is the third evacuation mission, and a total of 234 people have been returned, 189 of whom are Ukrainian citizens.
The White House has announced that Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel. The United States actively supports Israel's defense preparations and warns of serious consequences for Iran in the event of an attack.
European countries are asking their citizens to leave Lebanon because of the threat of an Israeli offensive. Some governments are organizing charter flights, while others are advising to use commercial flights from Beirut.
Brent and WTI futures fell by 0. 7-0.8% due to a better supply outlook and weak demand growth. The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the possible resumption of production in Libya also affected the market.
IDF launches attacks on Hezbollah's strategic targets in Beirut and Sidon.
Lebanese troops withdraw 5 km from the southern border with Israel due to the threat of a ground operation. Massive Israeli artillery shelling of the border village of Wazzani is reported.
Italy has reduced the size of its military mission in Lebanon, which trains the local military. The government recommends that Italian citizens urgently leave Lebanon and is ready to evacuate if necessary.
Israel is preparing for a short-term ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah. The goal is to push the forces back from the border and destroy infrastructure, including weapons depots.
The United States is sending thousands of troops and additional squadrons to the Middle East to strengthen Israel's security. The total number of US forces in the region will increase to 43,000.
The Bundeswehr sent an airplane to evacuate Germans from Lebanon, including some embassy staff. Air France has canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut until October 8 due to the dangerous situation in the region.
The deputy head of Hezbollah has declared readiness for an Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon. The group promises to continue fighting in support of Gaza, despite the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah.