Israel-Hamas War Updates: Palestinian officials say 87 dead or missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says 87 people are dead or missing after Israeli strikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza. It says another 40 people were wounded in the strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya overnight and into Sunday. Beit Lahiya, on the northern edge of Gaza, was among the first targets of Israel’s ground invasion nearly a year ago.
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 42,603
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday that at least 42,603 people have been killed in the war between Israel and Palestinian militants, although the toll did not incorporate a strike that killed dozens overnight according to rescuers.
The toll includes 84 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry, which said 99,795 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
Nato nation aalutes Sinwar amid reports of ‘secret plan’ to attack Israel with Iran
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Israel targets Hezbollah intelligence headquarters, 3 ‘key officials’ killed in strike
In a targeted attack on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters located in southern Beirut, Lebanon, the Israeli military successfully eliminated three crucial members of the organization, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Israeli army confirmed that the strike resulted in the deaths of “Elhag Abbas Salameh, Racha Abbas Icha, and Ahmed Ali Hasin,” all of whom held significant positions within Hezbollah’s hierarchy.
Moreover, the Israeli military stated that the operation also targeted an underground facility in Beirut, which was allegedly being used as a weapons workshop by the group. The strike dealt a significant blow to Hezbollah’s operations and leadership structure, as the three individuals were considered essential to the organization’s functioning.
Israeli military strikes targeted Hezbollah centers in Beirut amid escalating tensions. The attack hit intelligence headquarters and weapons facilities, with additional clashes reported in southern Lebanon. Simultaneously, the Gaza offensive resulted in significant casualties. Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of an assassination attempt, intensifying the conflict.
‘Deeply concerning’: US investigates leak of classified Israeli plans
The United States is investigating a serious breach of highly classified information that disclosed Israel’s intentions for a possible counterattack against Iran, as reported by CNN based on information from three knowledgeable sources. The authenticity of the documents has been verified by one of these individuals.
An American official expressed grave concern over the leak, according to the US news organization.
The classified documents, which are dated October 15 and 16, appeared online on Friday after being shared by a Telegram account called “Middle East Spectator”. The files are labeled as top secret and are meant to be accessed only by the US and its “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing allies: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The leaked documents reveal Israel’s apparent readiness for a military operation against Iran. One file, originating from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, provides information about Israel’s movement of munitions as part of these preparations.
Israeli military says it attacked Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ in Beirut
The Israeli military said it carried out a strike Sunday on a Hezbollah command centre and underground weapons facility in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
“Earlier this morning (Sunday), the IAF (Israeli air force) conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command centre of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut,” the military said in a statement.
Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes hit dozens of southern locations
Lebanese state media reported two Israeli strikes on Sunday morning in Haret Hreik and one in Hadath — all in Hezbollah’s southern Beirut stronghold of Dahiyeh.
The Israeli military said it also killed three Hezbollah militants in other strikes in southern Lebanon where it says its troops are engaged in targeted raids.
Israeli strikes on Beirut after evacuation warning: State media
Two Israeli air strikes targeted south Beirut on Sunday after the Israeli army warned civilians to evacuate the stronghold of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement, state media said.
The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement of trying to assassinate him by attacking his residence.
“Enemy (Israeli) airplanes carried out two strikes this morning on Beirut’s southern suburbs, one of them hitting a residential building in Haret Hreik” near a mosque and a hospital, the National News Agency reported.
The Israeli military had earlier issued an “urgent warning” for civilians living near buildings it said were affiliated with Hezbollah in the neighbourhood to immediately evacuate.
Israeli army orders evacuations in 2 neighbourhoods in south Beirut
The Israeli military has issued an urgent warning to civilians residing in close proximity to structures it claims are connected to Hezbollah in two areas of south Beirut. The army has instructed these individuals to evacuate immediately, as it plans to take action against the identified facilities in the near future. The warning was communicated by Avichay Adraee, the military’s Arabic spokesman, and pertains to the Haret Hreik and Hadath neighbourhoods.
In his message on Telegram, Adraee said, “You are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah, which the IDF will work against in the near future.” He emphasised the importance of immediate evacuation for the safety of the residents and their families, urging them to move at least 500 metres away from the targeted buildings and those in the surrounding area.
A US official confirmed the authenticity of the documents to Associated Press, which originated from the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency (GEOINT) and the National Security Agency (NSA). These documents outline Israel’s continued movement of military assets in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on October 1.
The world’s final glimpse of Hamas’ leader was rough and raw, showing him wounded and cornered as he sat in a bombed-out Palestinian home and faced down the Israeli drone filming him, hurling a stick at it. For Israel, the scene was one of victory, showing Yahya Sinwar, the architect of October 7, broken and defeated.
Over 70 killed in massive Israeli attack on Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, IDF calls number “exaggerated”
The Israeli military conducted an attack on Beit Lahiya, located in the northern part of Gaza, resulting in the deaths of up to 73 individuals, according to reports from Gaza authorities to Al Jazeera. It is feared that many more people may be trapped beneath the rubble, and the death toll is anticipated to increase as rescue operations proceed, as stated by Gaza’s Government Media Office.
The northern region of Gaza continues to face a severe crisis due to a 16-day Israeli military siege, which has cut off access to vital services such as food, water, and medical supplies in the area.
The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have questioned Hamas’ claim of 73 casualties in the recent strikes on north Gaza, describing the number as “exaggerated.”
Foreign minister Katz holds Iran responsible for “assassination attempt” on Netanyahu
Israel Katz, the minister of foreign affairs, accused Iran on Sunday of being responsible for the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The accusation came after a drone was launched towards Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, an Israeli town. Katz criticized Iran for asserting at the United Nations that Hezbollah, an “independent entity,” was “behind it.” He found Iran’s claim to be unacceptable and held the country accountable for the attack on the Prime Minister’s residence.
“The Iranian Embassy at the UN denies responsibility for the assassination attempt on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming: “Hezbollah was behind it.” The primary proxy, the tentacle Iran created, funded, armed, trained, and now controls in all its operations, is suddenly portrayed as an independent entity. Your lies and false pretenses won’t help you – you are responsible.” Katz said on X.
Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah rocket attack in northern region
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut in response to the multiple rocket barrages fired by the Lebanese armed group in northern region of the Jewish state, Times of Israel reported. Israel’s infantry has also carried out its deepest operation in Lebanon, as per the report.
Earlier, a drone was launched towards Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house. In response to that Netanyahi warned Iran’s “proxy” Hezbollah for the “grave mistake”. He said the “assassination” attempt will not deter him or Israel to “eliminate” the terrorists and “those who dispatch them.”
Two other drones that were fired from Lebanon on Saturday morning were downed by Israel’s air defences, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv, according to The Times of Israel report.
US investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans
The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three US officials told The Associated Press. A fourth US official said the documents appear to be legitimate. The documents are attributed to the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack on October 1. They were sharable within the “Five Eyes,” which are the US, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Israel Gaza War Live Updates: Gaza rescuers say at least 73 killed in Israel strike in territory’s north “
Gaza’s civil defence agency said that an Israeli air strike on a residential area killed at least 73 Palestinians in Beit Lahia in the territory’s north, with many more feared trapped under the rubble.
“Our civil defence crews recovered 73 martyrs and a large number of wounded as a result of the Israeli air force targeting a residential area… in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza,” Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency told AFP. “There are still martyrs under the rubble.”
Israel’s military said the toll figure given by Gaza authorities “do not align” with the information it possessed.
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel says about 200 projectiles fired by Hezbollah into Israel Saturday
The Israeli army said about 200 projectiles had been fired on Saturday by Hezbollah targeting the country amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group.
“As of 23:00 (2000 GMT), approximately 200 projectiles that were fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation have crossed from Lebanon into Israel today,” the military said in a statement, as sirens blared across northern Israel at regular intervals throughout the day.
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Iraq moves to revoke Saudi broadcaster’s license after report angered militia supporters
Iraq’s commission governing media announced Saturday that it would take steps to revoke the license of a Saudi television station to operate in the country.
That came hours after dozens of supporters of Iraqi militias stormed and looted the office of the broadcaster, MBC, in Baghdad in protest over a report that described a number of Iranian-linked militant figures — including a prominent Iraqi militia leader — as “terrorists.”
The report on “terrorists” who had been killed this century mentioned former al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden alongside a roster of Iran-backed figures.
They included Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a veteran Iraqi militant who was the deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of mostly Shiite paramilitaries and founder of the Kataeb Hezbollah, or Hezbollah Brigades.
US defense secretary speaks with Israeli defense minister, reviews US Force posture, Pentagon says
US defense secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday, reviewing posture adjustments of United States forces, including the recent deployment of an anti-missile system to reinforce Israel’s defenses against regional threats, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Austin also told his Israeli counterpart that he was relieved that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was safe after a drone attack reportedly targeted his holiday home in Caesarea, the Pentagon said.
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: Israel reveals news footage of Sinwar hiding in tunnel
It also revealed footages of supplies “meant for long stay in Sinwar’s underground hideout.”
Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: IDF reveals new footage of Yahya Sinwar moments before being killed in ground ops
Yahya Sinwar spent years planning the Oct 7 attack, said the IDF official. Each step was planned to maximise harm to Israeli and Gazan civilian, he added.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues to escalate, with violent clashes reported in southern Lebanon and airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. The US urged Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, resulting in limited aid entering the region. Meanwhile, Qatar confirmed no ceasefire talks have taken place in recent weeks. Hezbollah militants clashed with Israeli troops, and Israeli airstrikes targeted Syria’s Latakia. Despite international pressure, Israel intensifies its military response.
According to Israel’s PMO, Netanyahu’s Caesarea home was targeted in a drone attack. Two other drones fired from Lebanon were downed by Israeli air defences, triggering sirens in the Tel Aviv area.
“A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister’s residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuries in the incident,” the Israeli PMO said in a statement.