Lebanon
Israeli special forces are conducting targeted raids in southern Lebanon to gather intelligence. This may be in preparation for a possible ground invasion that could begin in the near future.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced that an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas commander in Lebanon Fateh Sherif on the night of September 30.
U. S. President Joe Biden has stated the need to avoid a full-scale war in the Middle East. He plans to hold talks with Israel's Prime Minister, but did not disclose the details of the upcoming conversation.
Hashem Safiyeddine became the new leader of Hezbollah after the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike. Safiyeddine, Nasrallah's cousin, previously headed the group's executive council.
Nabil Kauk, commander of Hezbollah's “preventive security unit,” was killed in a Beirut suburb. The Israeli military continues operations against the terrorist group in Lebanon.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Nabil Kauk, commander of Hezbollah's preventive security unit. He was close to the organization's leadership and participated in terrorist attacks against Israel.
Iran has called on the UN Security Council to meet over “Israel's actions in Lebanon” after the liquidation of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Iran's ambassador to the UN warned against attacks on diplomatic missions and promised to defend the country's interests.
The IDF attacked dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including rocket launchers and weapons depots. Over the course of the day, hundreds of terrorist targets were struck across the country.
US officials do not recommend that Israel conduct a ground operation in Lebanon. At the same time, the United States is preparing for Iran's possible response to the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, including attacks on US military in the region.
The Yemeni Houthis claimed to have fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport when Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was returning to the country. The Israeli army reported that the missile was intercepted outside the country.
U. S. President Joe Biden commented on the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike. He called it “a measure of justice” and reaffirmed his support for Israel's right to self-defense.
During the Israeli strike on Beirut, Iranian General Abbas Nilforshahan was killed. He was the deputy commander of the IRGC and headed the operational command that participated in military operations abroad.
The European Commission and EASA recommend that airlines avoid the airspace over Lebanon and Israel until October 31, 2024. This is due to the escalation of the conflict in the region and recent military strikes.
US Defense Secretary Austin said he had no prior warning of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut. He called for diplomacy to avoid a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah.
The IDF announces the killing of Hezbollah rocket commander Mohammed Ali Ismail and his deputy in southern Lebanon. Israel also struck Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut.
The IDF issued its first evacuation order in Lebanon. This happened after Hezbollah fired a rocket at a city in northern Israel, in response to which the Israeli military struck targets in southern Lebanon.
Israel has struck Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut in an attempt to eliminate the movement's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. This is the largest Israeli strike in Beirut since 2006, but the results of the attack are still unknown.
Israeli forces attacked a Hezbollah base in the Lebanese capital, killing Mohammed Sroury, the head of a drone unit.
An Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut targeted a Hezbollah commander. This is the fourth attack on the group's commanders in the area in a week.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said there would be no ceasefire with Lebanese Hezbollah. He stressed that Israel will continue to fight until victory.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says his government has not responded to the push by the United States, France and their allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Hezbollah.
Najib Mikati welcomes the call for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iran's Foreign Minister warned that Tehran would not stand aside in the event of a war in Lebanon. He called on the UN Security Council to intervene to restore peace, saying that the region is on the brink of disaster.
France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.
The United States and France initiate a 21-day truce in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel is considering a ground operation, and the details of the ceasefire proposal will be made public in the near future.
According to the US Department of Defense, Israel is not planning a ground offensive against Lebanon. The Israeli military conducts massive air strikes on Hezbollah positions, attacking more than 2,000 targets over the past three days.
The IDF is deploying two reserve brigades to perform operational tasks on the northern bridgehead. This will allow the fight against Hezbollah to continue, protect Israel and create conditions for the return of northerners.
Hezbollah announces the death of commander Ibrahim Mohammed Kobaysi after an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Beirut. According to Lebanese authorities, six people were killed in the attack.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell warned of the threat of a full-scale war in the Middle East due to the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. He called on world leaders at the UN to make every effort to stop the conflict.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported strikes on about 1,600 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley over the past day. Launchers, command posts and terrorist infrastructure were attacked.