Israeli fighter jets attacked Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and weapons depots in Beirut. The IDF also struck terrorist targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa 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.
On the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Pope Francis called on the international community to renounce revenge and end the war. He condemned the suffering in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire.
Israeli troops deployed in the Jabaliya area in northern Gaza, where, according to the IDF, the Hamas militant group is restoring its potential. The operation includes tanks and armored vehicles. Numerous bombings have also been reported.
Iran offers to support a ceasefire in Lebanon if Israel stops its campaign in Gaza. Iran's Foreign Minister made this statement in Beirut, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, warned against sending fake messages from his alleged Telegram account. He has not used this messenger for almost three years for ideological reasons.
Emirates Airlines banned the transportation of pagers and walkie-talkies after a series of explosions in Lebanon. The airline also suspended flights to Lebanon, Iraq and Iran due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Israeli Defense Forces killed 440 Hezbollah members and 2,000 of the group's targets in Lebanon. The IDF continues operations, pushing Hezbollah to the north and preparing for possible Hamas attacks.
French President Macron called for an end to the supply of weapons to Israel for operations in Gaza. He also called for the prevention of escalation in southern Lebanon and stressed that Lebanon should not become “another Gaza.
The U. S. State Department has announced the allocation of $157 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon. The funds are aimed at supporting internally displaced persons, refugees and local communities, as well as those fleeing to Syria.
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.