Live Updates: IDF strikes Beirut, US, France push for temporary ceasefire in North
UK government announces £5 million in support of humanitarian efforts in Lebanon • IDF detects suspicious movement on Lebanese border
The report about a ceasefire between Hezbollah, Israel is incorrect, PM's office says
Netanyahu's office denied accepting a US-French proposal for a 21-day ceasefire, stating the IDF will continue operations against Hezbollah.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office dismissed reports that it had accepted the call for a 21-day ceasefire issued overnight by the United States and France.
Go to the full article >>'Ceasefire ensures next Oct. 7': Israeli politicians, regional leaders slam US-French proposal
Residents and politicians in northern Israel oppose the US-French ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, fearing it may lead to future violence.
Israeli politicians and residents of northern Israel condemned the US-French ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah, scheduled to begin on Thursday around midday, Israeli media reported Thursday morning.
Go to the full article >>Hezbollah fires over 45 rockets at Acre, several crashed in water, some intercepted
Alarms rang in Acre as around 45 rockets crossed from Lebanon, prompting residents to seek shelter. The IDF had previously targeted 75 Hezbollah sites, escalating tensions despite ceasefire talks.
On Thursday morning, alarms sounded in Acre as around 45 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with several landing in the water nearby. Police and bomb disposal teams worked to ensure civilian safety and search for additional threats. Some residents experienced anxiety due to the attacks.
The IDF reported intercepting some projectiles and confirmed airstrikes on 75 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon prior to the rocket fire. In Safed, a house was directly hit, wounding two, prompting the mayor to call for evacuation due to a lack of shelters.
Go to the full article >>Pentagon says it has no involvement in Israel's operations in Lebanon
The Pentagon clarified it's not supporting Israel's operations in Lebanon, focusing only on protecting US forces and assisting Israel if needed.
The Pentagon said it's not providing support for Israel's operations in Lebanon, while still describing Israel's operations as defensive.
Go to the full article >>IDF begins new round of strikes in Lebanon - report
The IDF began on Wednesday night a new round of strikes in Lebanon, Army Radio reported.
Go to the full article >>UK government announces £5 million package to support humanitarian responses in Lebanon
The United Kingdom announced that it would provide a £5 million package to support humanitarian responses in Lebanon, the UK government announced on its website late on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu, Abbas to address the UN this week
Netanyahu was slated to leave late Wednesday night and arrive in New York already on Thursday. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will be the acting Prime Minister in his absence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas are expected to address the United Nations this week during the high-level portion of its 79th opening session.
Go to the full article >>Biden: All-out war is possible but not inevitable in Middle East
Biden acknowledged his long-time divisions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday an all-out war was possible in the Middle East, but there was also the possibility of a settlement in Israel's conflicts in Gaza and with Hezbollah, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
"An all-out war is possible, but I think there's also the opportunity - we're still in play to have a settlement that can fundamentally change the whole region," Biden said in an appearance on ABC's "The View."
Biden acknowledged his long-time divisions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recounting a story from when the prime minister worked at the Israeli embassy in the US.
"He has an 8x10 picture he asked me to sign. I said, 'Bibi, I love you, but don't agree with the damn thing you say or do," Biden said. "I don't agree with his position. There needs to be a two-state solution."
"Ultimately, it needs to happen, and there's a way to do it," Biden said.
There's a possibility of dealing with the West Bank if Israel can come to a ceasefire in Lebanon, he said.
'Desire for a change in the region'
"We also have Gaza to deal with, but it's possible," he added.
Biden said he's using every bit of energy to "get this done."
"There's a desire to see change in the region," he said.
Go to the full article >>Biden, Macron discuss joint efforts for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
US President Joe Biden discussed the push to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday on the sidelines of the high-level portion of the opening session of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, according to the White House.
IDF troops detect suspicious movement on Lebanese border, open fire
IDF troops detected suspicious movement on the Lebanese border in the early hours of Thursday and opened fire, the military said.
Go to the full article >>Israel-Hamas War: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 101 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says