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LIVE UPDATES: Israeli-Lebanese Tensions Soar as Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Killed in IDF Bombing

11:51 GMT 28.09.2024 (Updated: 11:54 GMT 28.09.2024)

After the start of Israel’s military operation in Gaza in October 2023, tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border escalated, with daily exchanges of fire between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah fighters.

On Saturday, the IDF announced that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, along with several other commanders.

Hezbollah later confirmed Nasrallah's death, stating, "Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, has joined the martyrs, whom he led for more than thirty years."

The airstrike, which targeted Hezbollah's main headquarters in Beirut's Dahiyeh neighborhood on Friday night, destroyed six residential buildings, according to Lebanese media. This follows a series of explosions on September 17 and 18 that killed 37 people and injured over 3,000, with Hezbollah and Lebanese authorities blaming Israel, although the latter has neither confirmed nor denied involvement.

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04:00 GMT 29.09.2024

Israeli Warplanes Struck Hundreds of Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon in Past 24 Hours - IDF

Israeli warplanes have struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in the last few hours and hundreds of targets across Lebanon in the last 24 hours, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday.

"Over the past few hours, the IAF [Israeli Air Force] struck dozens of Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including launchers that were aimed toward Israeli territory, structures in which weapons were stored and additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure. Over the past day, the IDF struck hundreds of Hezbollah terror targets throughout Lebanon," the IDF said in a statement on Telegram.

03:36 GMT 29.09.2024

Israeli Ground Operations in Lebanon May Have Already Begun - Reports

US broadcaster ABC News claimed citing US officials that small-scale Israeli ground operations in Lebanon might have already begun.

Small-scale operations or "border movements" in Lebanon with the aim of destroying Lebanese movement Hezbollah's positions right on the border have already begun or will begin soon, the channel said.

The officials told the channel that, apparently, Israel has not yet made a final decision on the ground operation, but is already prepared for it.

According to these officials, the scale of the operation, if it begins, will be limited. The key goal, according to them, will be the return of displaced residents of northern Israel to their homes. However, to achieve this goal, they argue, the elimination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah will not be enough.

01:57 GMT 29.09.2024

Thousands of Iraqis Protest Nasrallah Assassination Near US Embassy in Baghdad

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Thousands of Iraqis Protest Nasrallah Assassination Near US Embassy in Baghdad

29 September 2024, 01:56 GMT

01:48 GMT 29.09.2024

Israel Dropped Over 80 Bombs in Few Minutes in Lebanon to Kill Nasrallah - Reports

Israeli aircraft dropped more than 80 bombs in minutes in Lebanon to kill the leader of Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, the New York Times reported citing two senior Israeli military officials.

In a video posted by the Israeli army showing aircraft taking off to strike Lebanon on the day of Nasrallah's assassination, the newspaper counted at least fifteen 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs BLU-109.

According to the newspaper's findings, as a result of the attack on the southern suburb of Beirut, Israeli aircraft destroyed at least four apartment buildings at least seven stories high.

01:47 GMT 29.09.2024

US Considering More Troops in Middle East After Nasrallah Assassination - Reports

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US Considering More Troops in Middle East After Nasrallah Assassination - Reports

29 September 2024, 01:47 GMT

00:43 GMT 29.09.2024

US Sees Signs of Israel's Preparations for Possible Military Invasion of Lebanon - Reports

The United States sees signs of Israel preparing for a military invasion of Lebanon, CNN reported citing a high-ranking source in the administration of US President Joe Biden and another US official, although the possible timing of such an operation is not indicated.

The US assessment is based on the mobilization of Israeli soldiers and the clearing of territories as part of possible preparations for the launch of a ground offensive, the channel noted.

ABC News previously reported that Israel was preparing for a limited ground operation in Lebanon, citing an unnamed US administration official.

On Wednesday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi said that preparations were underway for a ground operation in southern Lebanon.

23:52 GMT 28.09.2024

Nasrallah's Cousin Safieddine May Become His Successor as Hezbollah Leader - Reports

Hashem Safieddine, the cousin of Lebanese movement Hezbollah's deceased leader Hassan Nasrallah, may become his successor, the New York Times reported, citing Israeli officials.

Earlier, Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburb of Beirut.

Three Israeli officials told the publication that Safieddine was a key player in the movement's political and social work. He was one of the few remaining senior Hezbollah leaders not present at the scene of the attack.

Safieddine, long seen as a potential successor to Nasrallah, could soon be announced as the movement's new secretary-general, the publication said.

Earlier, CNN reported, citing current and former US officials, that Nasrallah's death had sharply increased fears of a full-scale war in the Middle East.

Nasrallah became the movement's secretary general in 1992. Under his leadership, the Shiite movement has increased its influence in Lebanon and expanded its military and political capabilities. Since the 1980s, Hezbollah has been held responsible for dozens of terrorist attacks in various countries targeting citizens of Israel, the United States, France and other countries.

23:21 GMT 28.09.2024

Iran Urges UNSC to Convene Emergency Meeting to Address Situation in Lebanon - Statement

Tehran calls on the UN Security Council to convene an emergency meeting on the situation in Lebanon as a result from the recent Israeli actions, the Iranian Mission to the UN said in a statement.

"Iran calls on the Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to address Israel’s terrorist aggression and the continuous atrocities perpetrated by the warmongering Israeli regime in Lebanon and across the region," the statement says.

Tehran also believes that the Israeli attacks in Beirut are a flagrant act of terrorist aggression, posing threat to peace, it added.

22:48 GMT 28.09.2024

Israel 'Hopes' to Prevent Ground Operation in Lebanon by Killing Nasrallah - Reports

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Israel 'Hopes' to Prevent Ground Operation in Lebanon by Killing Nasrallah - Reports

28 September 2024, 22:44 GMT

22:12 GMT 28.09.2024

Biden Says US Will Respond to Recent Houthi Attack on Naval Ships in Red Sea

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Biden Says US Will Respond to Recent Houthi Attack on Naval Ships in Red Sea

28 September 2024, 22:12 GMT

21:36 GMT 28.09.2024

Houthis Claim Attack on Ben Gurion Airport Amid Netanyahu's Return to Israel

Shiite movement Ansar Allah (the Houthis), which rules northern Yemen, said it had attacked Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with a Palestine-2 missile as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was returning to Israel from the United States.

"The Yemeni Air Force attacked Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) with a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile during the arrival of the enemy entity's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria told Al-Masirah broadcaster.

Earlier on Saturday, speaking on the occasion of Israel's assassination of Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the Ansar Allah leader said that the hopes of the Jews had been dashed after the assassination of Palestinian martyr Ismail Haniyeh and their hopes would be dashed after the death of Nasrallah as well. The support fronts "will continue and grow despite the efforts of the Israeli enemy, and we will not let down the two dear peoples of Lebanon and Palestine."

The Israeli prime minister arrived in the country from the United Nations General Assembly in the United States after the Israeli army had killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in a strike on Beirut.

20:43 GMT 28.09.2024

Iraqi Groups Claim Drone Attack on Eilat in Southern Israel

Iraqi armed Shiite groups within the Iraqi Islamic Resistance claimed on Saturday a drone attack on a target in Eilat in southern Israel.

"Continuing the resistance to the occupation and support for our people in Palestine and Lebanon, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurper entity against the civilian population, including children, women and the elderly, fighters of the 'Iraqi Islamic Resistance' on Saturday, September 28, 2024, attacked a vital target in Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) in our occupied territories using drones," the groups said in a statement on the Islamic Resistance's Telegram channel.

Earlier, Iraqi Shiite armed groups reported that they had struck Tel Aviv using a drone.

20:32 GMT 28.09.2024

Over 30 People Killed, 195 Injured After Israel's Saturday Attack on Lebanon - Authorities

More than 30 people were killed and 195 injured as a result of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, the emergency center under the Lebanese Health Ministry said.

"Today's Israeli aggression in the Lebanese regions has led to the death of 33 people and the injury of 195," the center said in a statement broadcast by Lebanese broadcaster LBC.

The Lebanese Health Ministry has earlier said that 1,640 people were killed and 8,408 were wounded from October 8, 2023 to September 27.

20:01 GMT 28.09.2024

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry Urges Nationals to Immediately Leave Lebanon - Reports

Kuwait's foreign ministry has urged its nationals to depart from Lebanon against the backdrop of the security situation deterioration, media reported on Saturday, citing the foreign department.

The ministry also published the number of an emergency phone line of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Beirut, the Kuwait News Agency reported.

Earlier in the day, Lebanese movement Hezbollah confirmed that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut on Friday.

Israel began a massive bombing campaign, codenamed Northern Arrows, in southern and eastern parts of Lebanon on Monday. The Lebanese Health Ministry put the death toll at over 1,500. Hezbollah retaliated by firing dozens of rockets toward northern Israel.

The escalation was preceded by a series of explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies that rocked Lebanon from September 17-18, killing about 40 people and injuring nearly 3,500 others.

18:52 GMT 28.09.2024

Netanyahu: Hezbollah Leader's Assassination Was Necessary for Israeli Success

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first public remarks since the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, said Saturday that his removal was a necessary condition for achieving Israel's current goals of returning northern residents to their homes and changing the balance of power in the region.

"The elimination of Nasrallah is a necessary condition for achieving our current goals - the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes and changing the balance of power in the region for years to come," the prime minister was quoted as saying by his office.

The prime minister added that the elimination of the Hezbollah leader would help efforts to free hostages in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu said he had concluded earlier in the week that Israeli strikes against the movement's targets in Lebanon in those days were insufficient.

The prime minister also called Nasrallah "terrorist number one" and "the main engine of Iran's axis of evil," adding that Hezbollah had hatched plans to destroy Israel.

"I came to the conclusion at the beginning of the week that the powerful strikes that the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] has inflicted on Hezbollah in recent days, these strikes will not be enough ... For while Nasrallah was alive, he would quickly rebuild Hezbollah's capacity, which we had undermined. So I gave the order - and he is no longer with us," Netanyahu said.

18:37 GMT 28.09.2024

Israel Defense Minister Holds Meeting With Military on Expansion of Operation in Lebanon

18:29 GMT 28.09.2024

Israel Prepares for Limited Ground Incursion in Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Leadership Losses

Israel is gearing up for a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, following the recent elimination of around 30 top Hezbollah leaders, ABC News reports citing a senior US official.

Despite repeated calls from the Biden administration for a diplomatic solution, Israel has rejected a proposal for even a temporary cease-fire in Lebanon and continues to target suspected long-range missile sites, the publication said.

17:37 GMT 28.09.2024

Russian Foreign Minister on Hezbollah Leader Killing: Israel Wants to Create Reason for Direct US Involvement in MidEast Conflict

17:18 GMT 28.09.2024

Biden Calls Killing of Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah 'Measure of Justice'

US President Joe Biden on Saturday called the killing of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah by Israel a "measure of justice," claiming the movement's leader was responsible for killing hundreds of Americans.

"Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," Biden said in a statement released by the White House.

Biden added that the United States supported Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Palestinian movement Hamas, the Houthis and "any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups."

16:21 GMT 28.09.2024

Israeli Army Reports Elimination of Hezbollah Intelligence Officer in New Strike on Beirut

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday the country's air force had eliminated Hassan Khalil Yassin, a senior intelligence official of the Hezbollah movement, in a strike in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

"Yassin stood at the head of a department responsible for the identification of civilian and military targets, on the northern border and deep within Israeli territory," the IDF said on Telegram.

16:13 GMT 28.09.2024

Russia's Lavrov Calls Israel's Attacks in Lebanon 'Inhumane'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described on Saturday the series of explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, which is believed to have been plotted by Israel, as "inhumane."

"The inhumane attack on Lebanon by turning civilian technologies into deadly weapons is another blatant example of terrorist methods as a means of achieving political goals," Lavrov said, addressing the UN General Assembly in New York.

The top Russian diplomat called for a prompt international investigation into the incident.

"We cannot ignore numerous media publications, including in Europe and in the US, which indicate some degree of involvement or at least awareness on the part of Washington of the preparation of this terrorist attack," Lavrov said.

The diplomat also called the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut a "political murder."

15:59 GMT 28.09.2024

UN Chief Urges Immediate End to Escalation in Beirut, Calls to Break Cycle of Violence

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned by the "dramatic escalation" in Lebanon and calls for the cycle of violence to be stopped immediately, his office said.

"The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the dramatic escalation of events in Beirut in the last 24 hours. This cycle of violence must stop now, and all sides must step back from the brink. The people of Lebanon, the people of Israel, as well as the wider region, cannot afford an all-out war," Guterres' spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a statement.

Guterres also called on the parties to the conflict to respect the relevant UN Security Council resolution and stop the hostilities immediately.

15:37 GMT 28.09.2024

Top Israeli Diplomat Calls Killing of Nasrallah One of Israel's 'Most Justified Actions'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that the elimination of Lebanese movement Hezbollah leader Hassan Hasrallah was "one of the most justified counter-terrorism actions" that Israel had ever taken.

"The elimination of arch-terrorist Nasrallah is one of the most justified counter-terrorism actions Israel has ever taken. Nasrallah, who dedicated his life to the destruction of Israel and led over 30 years of terror activity against Israel, including in recent days, deserved to be taken down," Katz wrote on X.

15:36 GMT 28.09.2024

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 1,000, Injure Over 6,300 in Lebanon in 12 Days - Health Minister

More than 1,000 people have been killed and over 6,300 others injured in Lebanon in Israeli airstrikes over the past 12 days, Lebanon's caretaker Health Minister Firas Abiad said on Saturday.

"As many as 1,030 people, including 56 women and 87 children, were killed from September 16-27, 2024. The total number of people injured during this period is 6,352," Abiad said.

There 41 health and emergency workers among the killed, the minister added.

The number of people killed in the Friday attack, which resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, currently stands at 11 with 108 injured, Abiad also said.

15:17 GMT 28.09.2024

Iran's President: Nasrallah Killing Will 'Strengthen Resistance'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences for the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

"The international community will not forget that the order for this terrorist attack came from New York, and the Americans cannot absolve themselves of complicity with the Zionist regime," Pezeshkian said.

15:14 GMT 28.09.2024

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28 September 2024, 15:13 GMT

14:45 GMT 28.09.2024

Russia Denounces Nasrallah Assassination, Holds Israel Responsible for Escalation

Moscow strongly condemns the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, warning that it may have serious consequences for Lebanon and the entire Middle East.

Russia calls on Israel to cease fire, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

”We strongly condemn yet another political assassination committed by Israel,” the statement said. “This act of force is fraught with further dramatic consequences for Lebanon and the entire Middle East. Israel could not have been unaware of the danger but proceeded with this step – the killing of Lebanese citizens, which will almost inevitably provoke a new wave of violence.”

“Therefore, the full responsibility for the subsequent escalation lies with them," it added.

The Foreign Ministry called on Israel to cease fire in light of Nasrallah’s assassination.

"We once again urgently call on Israel to immediately cease hostilities. This would stop the bloodshed and create conditions for a political-diplomatic settlement,” the statement argued. “In the current explosive situation, responsible members of the international community must do everything in their power to prevent the region from descending into a full-scale armed confrontation."

13:44 GMT 28.09.2024

Israeli Chief of Staff Approves New Strategy for Lebanon, Warns of "Challenging Days" Ahead

Israeli General Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said on Saturday he had approved the country's further actions at the Lebanese front line, adding that the upcoming days would be "challenging."

"I have just completed a situational assessment and approved plans in the Northern Command. Challenging days await us. The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] is at peak readiness, both in defense and offense, across all fronts, and is prepared for what comes next," Halevi was quoted as saying by the IDF on Telegram.

13:41 GMT 28.09.2024

Hezbollah Launches First Strike on Israel After Nasrallah’s Death Confirmed

Hezbollah announced its first attack on Israel following confirmation of the death of the movement's leader, Nasrallah.

"In honor of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, in support of their brave and noble resistance, and in defense of Lebanon and its people, as well as in response to Israel's barbaric invasion of cities, villages and civilian deaths, fighters of the Islamic Resistance Movement launched a rocket attack on the settlement of Katzrin in the Golan Heights on Saturday, September 28, 2024," the statement read.

13:08 GMT 28.09.2024

Commander of IRGC Quds Force in Lebanon Was Killed During Israeli Attack on Beirut - Report

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lebanon, Abbas Nilforooshan, was killed during an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, Iranian news agency Mehr reported.

Nilforooshan, who was also the IRGC's deputy chief for operations, was reportedly killed alongside Nasrallah.

12:53 GMT 28.09.2024

Iraq Declares Three Days of Mourning After Hassan Nasrallah’s Death in Israeli Strike

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani has ordered a three-day national mourning across Iraq in memory of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike, the Prime Minister's office announced on Saturday.

12:51 GMT 28.09.2024

Israel Tracked Nasrallah for Months Before Decisive Airstrike - Report

Israeli authorities had been aware of the location of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah for several months prior to the airstrike that killed him, according to a report by the New York Times, citing unnamed sources.

"Israeli leaders had been aware of Hassan Nasrallah’s whereabouts for months and decided to strike him this past week because they believed they had only a short window of opportunity before the Hezbollah leader would disappear to a different location," the publication stated, quoting three unnamed Israeli military officials.

12:41 GMT 28.09.2024

Gunfire Erupts in Beirut After Hezbollah Confirms Nasrallah’s Death

In various Shiite-majority areas of Beirut, gunfire was heard following the official confirmation of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death, Sputnik correspondent reports.

Supporters of the movement began firing automatic rifles into the air after the news. This is a common way of honoring the deceased in Lebanon.

Television and radio stations close to the Shiite movement broadcast Quranic mourning prayers.

Meanwhile, plumes of smoke still rise from the bombed areas, and Israeli drones continue to patrol the skies. Radio and TV channels close to Hezbollah broadcast Quranic mourning prayers.

11:59 GMT 28.09.2024

Who was Hassan Nasrallah, Late Hezbollah Leader?

Hassan Nasrallah is the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia political and militant movement. He has led the group since 1992 after the assassination of his predecessor, Abbas al-Musawi. Nasrallah is a central figure in Lebanon and a key player in the Middle East conflict.

As the leader of Hezbollah, Nasrallah oversees both the political and military wings of the organization. His role involves making strategic decisions, guiding the group's ideology, and managing its extensive social, political, and military operations, both in Lebanon and across the region. He also serves as a spokesperson and symbol of resistance against Israeli and Western influence.

11:56 GMT 28.09.2024

Hamas Announces United Front With Hezbollah After Nasrallah's Killing

Palestinian movement Hamas declared on Saturday a united front with Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah after the latter officially confirmed the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut.

"We, the Hamas movement, and in the face of this Zionist crime and massacre, must renew our absolute solidarity and stand together with our brothers from Hezbollah and the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, who are participating with our people and Operation Al-Aqsa Flood [a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023] in defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and of the legitimate rights of our people and its aspiration for freedom, independence and self-determination," Hamas said in a statement obtained by Sputnik.

Hamas mourns with the Islamic nations over the death of Nasrallah and expresses its support for the Palestinian people and their resistance in confronting the "Zionist enemy," the statement added.

11:56 GMT 28.09.2024

Over 80 Bombs Dropped in Israeli Strike Aimed at Hezbollah’s Nasrallah - Report

The Israeli Air Force dropped more than 80 bombs, each weighing a ton, in an attempt to kill Hezbollah Secretary General Nasrallah in an underground bunker in a Beirut suburb, according to the news portal Ynet.

11:55 GMT 28.09.2024

Over 50 Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Targets in Southern Beirut

The Israeli army has once again attacked the southern suburb of Beirut, Dahiyeh, after a brief lull. Reports indicate that three rockets struck the central part of the area.

After midnight on Saturday, more than 50 strikes were carried out on Dahiyeh over the course of about five hours. According to Israeli military claims, the targets of the bombings were Hezbollah's weapon depots, as well as its weapons workshops and other military infrastructure.

11:52 GMT 28.09.2024

Hezbollah Confirms Movement Leader Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Airstrike

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28 September 2024, 11:37 GMT