Lebanon

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.

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.