International Relations

World reacts to killing of Israel of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

Sunday, Sep 29, 2024  #Lebanon #HassanNasrallah #HassanNasrallahAssassinated
World leaders at the UN General Assembly have expressed concern about a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
And Russia has condemned the killing of Hassan Nasrallah.

Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York.

Tumultuous history of Hezbollah will the party survive the death of powerful leader?

Sunday, Sep 29, 2024  #HassanNasrallah #Hezbollah #MiddleEastConflict
Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has sent shockwaves through the Shia militant organization. Seen as one of the most critical blows to Hezbollah, the killing comes after decades of clashes between the Iran-backed group and Israel.

Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports.

Lebanon PM says danger is threatening us after Israeli strike kills Hezbollah head

Saturday, Sep 28, 2024  #Lebanon #NajibMikati #IsraelAirstrike
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 that his country was facing the threat of danger, after an Israeli airstrike the previous day killed the head of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Mikati was speaking at an emergency cabinet meeting that he convened upon returning from the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mikati did not mention Nasrallah in his address, but his office later published a decision to hold three days of national mourning for Nasrallah.

Russia says Israel bears full responsibility for almost inevitable escalation

Saturday, Sep 28, 2024  #Russia #ForeignMinistry #Nasrallah
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned “yet another political assassination” by Israel, referring to Nasrallah’s killing. “This forceful action is fraught with even greater dramatic consequences for Lebanon and the entire Middle East,” the ministry said in a statement. “The Israeli side could not fail to recognise this danger, but took the step of killing Lebanese citizens, which would almost inevitably provoke a new outburst of violence. Thus, it bears full responsibility for the subsequent escalation.” The ministry called on Israel to immediately stop hostilities in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo joins live for the latest updates.

Hezbollah confirms assassination of leader

Saturday, September 28, 2024 #IsraelStrikes #LebanonConflict #Hezbollah
The Lebanese group has confirmed Israeli claims in a statement that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Israel launched a major attack on Beirut on the evening of Friday, September 27, 2024, in which it said Nasrallah was killed.

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Hezbollah chief issues statement after attack on Israel

Lebanon Prime Minister calls emergency meeting amid Israeli attacks

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Lebanon's acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati has held an emergency meeting with ministers amid Israeli attacks.

According to the report of Lebanon's state news agency, Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Makati has held an emergency meeting with ministers to discuss the situation in the southern part of the country.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Najib Makati has emphasized that he is in constant contact with Lebanon's friends to prevent the escalating situation.

Najib Makati emphasized that Lebanon supports the efforts being made by the international community for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Houthi rebels and Hamas support Hezbollah's attacks on Israel

Sunday, 25 August 2024

Israel has carried out air strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah's positions.

At the same time, Hezbollah claimed to have fired 300 rockets at Israel.

Hamas has said that it welcomes the attack on Israel by Hezbollah.

In a statement issued by Hamas on Telegram, this attack inside Israel has been praised. The attack has been described as a "major response".

Hamas said that it appreciates this strong action by Hezbollah after the killing of senior commander Fouad Shukr.

The Hamas statement said that the criminal action taken against the people of Palestine and Lebanon will not be spared.

Meanwhile, a post on Telegram by Hezbollah media confirmed the killing of two Hezbollah fighters.

Houthi rebels support Hezbollah's action

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Yemen's Houthi rebels have described Hezbollah's action against Israel as bold.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to launch an attack in response to Israel's attack on a port in Yemen.

Israel has said that the attack was carried out in response to a drone attack by Houthi rebels in Tel Aviv.

Israel's attacks on Hezbollah are "not the end of the story" in its military campaign: Benjamin Netanyahu

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given a warning. Benjamin Netanyahu said that the attacks carried out by Israel on Hezbollah on Sunday, 25 August 2024 are "not the end of the story" in its military campaign.

During the cabinet meeting, Benjamin Netanyahu said that we are carrying out surprise attacks on Hezbollah. This is an important step towards changing the situation in the north of Israel and bringing the citizens back to their homes safely.

Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli army has destroyed the rockets fired targeting civilians and soldiers.

Benjamin Netanyahu said that the drone attack targeting the central part of the country has also been foiled.

Hezbollah chief issues statement after attack on Israel

Sunday, 25 August 2024

Israel has carried out air strikes in Lebanon targeting several Hezbollah bases. At the same time, Hezbollah claimed to have fired 300 rockets on Israel.

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has said that the group has avenged the killing of its commander Fuad Shukr, although it was late in taking revenge for several reasons.

Hassan Nasrallah said, "Hezbollah targeted an Israeli army base located at a distance of 110 kilometers. This place is one and a half kilometers from Tel Aviv.''

Hassan Nasrallah claimed that all the drones were successful in entering Israeli airspace.

Hassan Nasrallah said that Hezbollah did not use precision missiles in the attack on Sunday, 25 August 2024, but can deploy them later if needed.

Hassan Nasrallah said, "Hezbollah has decided to avenge the killing by not targeting Israel's residential areas and its infrastructure.''

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: What did the US say about the increased tension between Israel and Lebanon?

Israel and Hezbollah conflict: What have Israel and Hezbollah said so far about the latest attacks?

Sunday, August 25, 2024

After the killing of Hezbollah's senior military commander Fouad Shukr, Lebanon, Israel and the entire region have been waiting for Hezbollah's retaliation for almost a month.

Fouad Shukr was killed in an Israeli attack on a residential building in Dahiya, a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital Beirut, in late July 2024 and early August 2024.

After the death of Fouad Shukr, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah promised retaliation.

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Hezbollah said that it had carried out rocket and drone attacks in the first phase of retaliation. Hezbollah has called its attack successful.

At the same time, Israel says that it has attacked Hezbollah in the early morning, foiling its plans.

An Israeli army spokesman said that some of Hezbollah's targets were in central Israel. However, these targets have remained untouched by Hezbollah's attack.

The Israeli army gave a statement on its official social media handle

The Israeli army said on its official social media handle that on the morning of Sunday, August 25, 2024, it countered the attacks on north and central Israel with the help of 100 fighter jets. The army said that it has targeted more than 40 Hezbollah targets.

The latest attacks on Sunday, August 25, 2024 have raised concerns of further escalation of tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. So far, action between Israel and Hezbollah has been limited to the border areas.

On the morning of Sunday, August 25, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again said that he is committed to resettling displaced people in the northern part of the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Whoever tries to harm us, we will harm them."

These attacks have taken place while efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and to agree on the release of hostages. Despite the increase in fighting, it is expected that the talks will continue later.

Who is the Hezbollah group?

Sunday, 25 August 2024

Hezbollah is an Iran-backed Shia Islamic political party and paramilitary organization in Lebanon. It has been led by Hassan Nasrallah since 1992. The name itself means the party of Allah.

Hezbollah emerged with financial and military support from Iran during the Israeli occupation of Lebanon in the early 1980s.

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has claimed that the group has 100,000 fighters, although independent estimates put the number of fighters at 100,000. Between 20,000 and 50,000.

Cross border firing between Israel and Hezbollah has been going on since Hamas' attack on southern Israel. 1200 people were killed and 240 people were taken hostage in the Hamas attack.

After this, Israel attacked Gaza. According to Hamas's Health Ministry, more than 40 thousand people have been killed in Israel's attack so far.

Hezbollah has been accused of bombing and plotting to target Israeli and American bases for years. Western countries, Israel, Arab Gulf countries and the Arab League consider Hezbollah a 'terrorist' organization.

What did the US say about the increased tension between Israel and Lebanon?

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Israel's tension with Lebanon has increased since it attacked Hezbollah's bases.

Israel has carried out air strikes in Lebanon targeting several Hezbollah bases. At the same time, Hezbollah claimed to have fired 300 rockets at Israel.

The US has responded to the latest tension between Lebanon and Israel.

A statement issued by the White House said that US President Biden is keeping an eye on the ongoing developments between Israel and Lebanon.

He has been in touch with the national security team since the evening.

On the instructions of President Joe Biden, senior US officials are in constant touch with their counterparts in Israel.

The statement issued by the White House said, "We will continue to support Israel in its defense and work to bring stability to the region."

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Hezbollah and Israel attack each other

Israel attacks Lebanon, targets Hezbollah targets

Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Israeli army has said that its fighter jets are attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Israel says that this step has been taken after the detection of Hezbollah's missile and rocket firing activities.

Israeli Defense Force spokesman Daniel Hagar says that 'We have attacked Lebanon in our self-defense to repel the attacks of Hezbollah's missiles and rockets.'

Israel has also said that before attacking in Lebanon, the general public was immediately warned to leave Hezbollah's areas.

About three days ago, the Israeli army had targeted 10 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

Israeli fighter jets had targeted weapons depots and military buildings inside Lebanon.

The Lebanese Health Ministry said that one person was killed in the attack while 30 people were injured.

In response to these attacks, Hezbollah fired more than 50 missiles in the Golan Heights area.

Hezbollah said that it had attacked Israel with drones and missiles to avenge the killing of its military commander Fuad Shukr.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called an emergency security meeting of his cabinet.

Emergency imposed in Israel for 48 hours, what did PM Netanyahu say in the emergency meeting?

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Emergency National Security Meeting in Tel Aviv.

In his address, Benjamin Netanyahu said, "We are ready to do everything to defend our country and bring the residents back to their homes safely. Whoever tries to hurt us, we will hurt them."

Netanyahu also said that our army has worked day and night to find out Hezbollah's preparations to attack Israel.

The Israeli Prime Minister said that due to the preparation of our army, we have been able to destroy thousands of Hezbollah rockets.

In view of the attack on Hezbollah's bases, a precautionary emergency has been imposed in Israel for 48 hours.

What did the Lebanese Health Ministry and government media say about the Israeli attack?

Sunday, 25 August 2024

The Lebanese Health Ministry has said that one person has died so far in the Israeli attack. Apart from this, two people have been injured.

The Lebanese Health Ministry said that one person has lost his life in an attack on a car in the southern Lebanese city of Khiam.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, "Two people were injured in the Israeli attack on the cities of southern Lebanon on the morning of Sunday, 25 August 2024. One of these people is a Syrian citizen."

At the same time, Lebanon's state news agency (NNA) has reported that Israeli planes have targeted the outskirts of the cities of Ain Kana, Kafr Fila, Louizeh, Basalia and Kafr Melki and Chakif Castle.

In addition, Israel has reportedly targeted the Bir Kalb area as well as the outskirts of the cities of Sajad, Kafr Fila and Sarba.

At the same time, Israel says that Lebanon-based terrorist group Hezbollah was preparing a large-scale attack on them. To stop this, it has attacked in self-defense.

Hezbollah says that it has fired more than 320 rockets targeting 11 military sites in the northern part of Israel.

Three people killed in Lebanon in Israeli attack

Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Lebanese Health Ministry has said that three people have died in an attack by Israel in the southern part of the country.

Israel has carried out attacks in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah targets.

The Lebanese Health Ministry said that one person has lost his life in an attack on a car in the southern Lebanese city of Khiam.

In a separate statement, the Health Ministry has said that two people have died in an attack by Israel in the village of Tiri.

No further information has been given about this.

Earlier, Hezbollah confirmed the death of a fighter of the Shia Amal movement in the attack.

Tensions are currently high between Hezbollah and Israel.

Israel has carried out air strikes targeting several Hezbollah targets.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah has claimed to have fired 300 rockets at Israel.

Emergency declared in another area of ​​Russia amid Ukrainian attacks

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The governor of Belgorod, Russia has announced an emergency in this area. Belgorod is the second region of Russia to impose an emergency within the last 10 days.

On August 6, 2024, Ukraine suddenly intensified attacks on Russian areas and has claimed that it has entered 1000 square kilometers inside the Kursk region of Russia's border.

In view of the ongoing action of Ukraine, the governor of Belgorod has declared an emergency.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Air Force has said that it has shot down 17 out of 23 drones fired by Russia overnight. Ukraine has said that the Russian army also fired two guided missiles.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, these drones have been shot down in Kiev, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Myoclav, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Zhytomyr areas.

Some buildings have been damaged by these drones but there is no information about more damage than this.

The Governor of Belgorod has said that due to the daily bombing by Ukraine, houses are being destroyed and common people are losing their lives.

Ukraine claims that it has captured 74 towns and villages of Russia.

Zelensky claims - Ukrainian army is advancing from several directions in Kursk, Russia

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his country's army is advancing from several directions in the Kursk region of Russia.

Zelensky wrote in a post on the social media platform X, "Our army has advanced one to two kilometers in Kursk from several directions."

However, the BBC has not been able to confirm this independently. It is not yet known how much land of Russian territory the Ukrainian army has captured.

In the picture shared by Zelensky on X, he is seen talking to Ukraine's top commander Alexander Sirsky.

In this video, Alexander Sirsky is telling that the Ukrainian army has arrested 100 Russian soldiers during the attack on Kursk. This will speed up the withdrawal of our people.

Two days ago, Russia admitted that the Ukrainian army had entered its Kursk province. The Ukrainian army has taken control of many residential areas of Russia.

Indian Embassy issues advisory after Ukrainian attack on Kursk, Russia

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

After the Ukrainian attack in the Kursk region of Russia, the Indian Embassy in Russia has asked Indians living in Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk to be cautious and temporarily move out of there.

The Indian Embassy has said that it is fully prepared to help any Indian. For this, it has issued an e-mail address - edu1.moscow@mea.gov.in. Apart from this, a helpline telephone number +7 9652773414 has also been issued.

Two days ago, Russia admitted that the Ukrainian army had entered its Kursk province. The Ukrainian army has taken control of many residential areas of Russia.

After this, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his country's army is advancing from several directions in the Kursk region of Russia.

"Our troops have advanced one to two kilometres in Kursk from several directions," Zelensky wrote in a post on the social media platform X.

What did the US say in the United Nations about the threat of Iran's attack on Israel?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said that the US is working on a plan to reduce tensions in the Middle East.

In fact, there are fears that Iran is planning an attack on Israel. Because of this, tense situations remain in the Middle East.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the United Nations Security Council in New York on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 that the US wants to prevent and defend against any future attack and avoid any regional conflict.

This response of the US in the United Nations comes at a time when US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his visit to the Middle East for the time being.

In July 2024, top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya was killed in an attack in Iran's capital Tehran.

Iran believes that Israel is behind this attack. However, Israel has not yet formally said anything on this whole matter.

But Iran has said that Israel will have to face serious consequences for this attack. Because of this, there are apprehensions that Iran may attack Israel.

What did the Israeli Defense Minister say amid the threat of attack from Iran?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant has said that the Israeli Defense Force and intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the events taking place in Lebanon and Iran.

According to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, "Israeli Defense Force and intelligence agencies are working round the clock to keep any threat away. Also, our army has kept different options of attack ready. So that we can attack whenever and wherever we want.''

Yoav Galant said that thanks to our forces because they are making the nights safe for our citizens. Because of this, the citizens of Israel are able to live a normal life. Be prepared and follow the instructions of your commander.

In July 2024, top Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was killed in an attack in Iran's capital Tehran.

Iran said that Israel had a hand in this attack. However, Israel did not make any formal comment on this. But Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had said that it is Iran's supreme duty to avenge Haniya's death.

Since then there are fears that Iran may attack Israel.