How Netanyahu weathered the storm in the year since Hamas attacked Despite deep unpopularity outside his rightwing base, Israel’s leader continues to use war and political divisions to his advantage The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024
Why is Israel invading Lebanon and could it escalate into a regional war with Iran? Benjamin Netanyahu says there is ‘nowhere in the Middle East [that] Israel cannot reach’ The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
Burke accuses Dutton of trying to ‘throw kerosene’ on public debate over Middle East Home affairs minister says he will cancel visas of people waving Hezbollah flags at rallies as experts point to nuanced community perspectives on group The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024
Israel's Offensive In Lebanon Defies US, Biden Calls For Ceasefire Analysis of Israel's offensive in Lebanon despite US opposition and the strained communication between Netanyahu and Biden. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Middle East latest: Israel begins 'targeted ground raids' in Lebanon The Israeli military is carrying out “targeted ground raids” in villages close to the Israeli border The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
Tuesday briefing: What we know so far about Israel’s overnight ‘ground operation’ in Lebanon In today’s newsletter: As Israel continues its shelling of Lebanon alongside its invasion of Gaza, questions arise about the cost of escalation – and chances of deescalation The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024
Israeli military says it is carrying out ‘limited’ ground operation targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon IDF says it has launched raids on villages close to the border ‘that pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities’, as Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 95 people in past 24 hours The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024
Israeli Forces Start 'Targeted Ground Raids' In South Lebanon: IDF The Israeli military said early Tuesday that troops have started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries' border. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
Israel says troops crossed into Lebanon as ground offensive launched Army describes raids as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ but Hezbollah denies Israeli forces crossed into territory. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024
Foreign Office issues travel alert for 19 countries as Lebanon conflict escalates British tourists warned to remain vigilant in hotspots including Egypt and Morocco Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2024
Did the Abraham Accords Pave the Way for Total War? Many conservatives saw the Abraham Accords as a way to get U.S. forces out of the Middle East. Now the architect of the agreement is pushing for a regime change campaign in Lebanon—and maybe Iran. Reason · Sep 30, 2024
Israel has begun ground attacks on Hezbollah inside Lebanon, says US Israel tells US state department it is targeting infrastructure just inside Lebanon, while Beirutis are urged to evacuate The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024
Israel says ‘next phase’ of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon to ‘begin soon’ Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will use all the means at its disposal to attack Hezbollah. Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024
Killing Nasrallah: A relentless escalation Seventy-two hours on from the bombing of Beirut and the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader and figurehead of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Israeli air strikes have continued relentlessly on three fronts: in Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen. Israel's military thinks it has Hezbollah on the ropes, assassination after assassination,… France 24 · Sep 30, 2024
International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024 US Troops Heading To Middle East After Israel Warns Of 'Limited' Ground Invasion Israel has launched small ground raids across the Lebanese border and could soon widen the operation.
Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024 US Troops Heading to Middle East After Israel Warns of 'Limited' Ground Invasion Israel has launched small ground raids across the Lebanese border and could soon widen the operation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 US looks unable to talk Netanyahu out of planned invasion of Lebanon An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 The decapitation of Hezbollah leaves Iran weighing its options Masoud Pezeshkian is under domestic pressure but analysts point to the high risk of a direct attack on Israel
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 Lebanon to seek humanitarian funds as bombardment by Israel continues Caretaker PM ‘trying to fill the gaps’ amid mass displacement of people from their homes
Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024 Israel Warns US 'Limited' Ground Invasion of Lebanon is Imminent: Report The IDF has killed several Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in recent days
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 Iran has tried to avoid conflict with Israel and failed – which deterrent will it reach for next? It would be a risky move, but some in Iran now see building a nuclear bomb as the only way to fend off Israeli attacks, says Middle East expert Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024 Could rival Lebanese factions exploit a weakened Hezbollah? Rival Lebanese parties may exploit Hezbollah’s weakness as the group struggles to survive a war against Israel.
Top News · Sep 30, 2024 Hezbollah To Soon Reveal New Leader, Vows Continued Resistance Hezbollah prepares to appoint a new leader post-Nasrallah's death, maintaining military activities and readiness against Israel.
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024 Israel ‘on a high’ after Nasrallah killing, as mood for an invasion grows Confident amid successes against Hezbollah, Israel’s public is increasingly in favour of deepening the war in Lebanon.
Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024 Leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Condemn the Killing of Hezbollah's Nasrallah in Israeli Airstrike Few other countries around the world, including Iran, Syria, Russia and Turkey, condemned the killing