Iran warns Gulf states against aiding Jewish state, Israel reportedly strikes Damascus

The IAF conducted a precise strike on Monday that eliminated Suhail Hussein Husseini, Commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization headquarters in the Beirut area, the IDF announced the following day.

Husseini, a member of Hezbollah's Jihad Council, participated in weapon transfers between the terror group and Iran and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units.

(JTA) — TEL AVIV – As the sun dipped over Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park and families of Hamas’ victims and hostages began trickling in for an Oct. 7 memorial, a siren blared, warning of a missile fired from Yemen that forced everyone to the ground, their hands shielding their heads.

It was a stark reminder that the war begun a year ago was far from over.

The event — organized as a counterpoint to the official state-led ceremony, which many of the grieving families boycotted — was supposed to be much larger. The 50,000 tickets allotted for the event were reserved within hours of their release, but due to wartime restrictions on large gatherings, attendance was limited to press and victims’ families.

Washington urged Israel to comply with international humanitarian law in Lebanon as the IDF expanded its ground forces in Lebanon and US President Joe Biden continued to call for diplomacy as Israel marked the first anniversary of October 7.

“We’re supportive of [Israel] targeting Hezbollah, but of course we expect them to target Hezbollah in a way that complies with international humanitarian law and that minimizes civilian casualties,” Miller said.

In specific, he said, Washington has made clear to Jerusalem that it wants the roads to Beirut’s airport to remain open to the civilian public.

The bond between Israel and the United States will once again be "stronger and closer than it ever was before," former President Donald Trump said on Monday night during an October 7 remembrance event he hosted at his Miami club, but only "if and when" he wins the election. 

Mega GOP donor Miriam Adelson introduced Trump, echoing the former president's frequent claim that she also believes October 7 wouldn't have happened with Trump in the White House. 

"Hamas would not have dared, Hezbollah would not have dared, the Houthis would not have dared, and yes, the Ayatollah of Iran would never have dared because even they understand when they are faced with real courage, they can spot a strong leader who will make their lives hell if they get out of line," she said. 

The US is not actively seeking to revive a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah but is instead focusing its efforts on trying to limit Israeli operations in Lebanon and Israel's response to Iran, US officials told CNN on Monday.

IDF artillery was reportedly fired in the towns of al-Shaab and Nakoura in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Tuesday overnight, citing Arab media.

Hezbollah fired rockets at the North early on Monday, wounding nine, as Israeli forces looked poised to expand ground incursions into southern Lebanon on the first anniversary of October 7.

Iran-backed Hezbollah said it targeted a military base south of Haifa with Fadi 1 missiles and launched another strike on Tiberias, 65 km. (40 miles) away. Eight people were injured in Haifa and one in Tiberias.

The eight were evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus for medical treatment. Among them was a lightly-wounded 13-year-old, while two others were moderately wounded from broken glass. Three people sustained light injuries from broken glass, two were lightly injured while heading to a protected area, and one person was treated for anxiety.