Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:59pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Lebanon is enduring its "worst moment," according to Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli air strikes. The attacks, which have caused mass civilian casualties, included devastating bunker-busting bombs in Beirut. Families, such as Madina Mustafa Ali and her seven-month-old baby Amir, are now displaced and seeking refuge in Beirut’s Martyrs Square. Abboud expressed shock at the lack of international response, saying, "It's as if what’s happening here does not mean anything." As a three-day mourning period begins, Lebanon faces escalating tensions, with fears of Hezbollah retaliation and potential Iranian intervention.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
A US Senator confirmed that Israel used an American-made bomb to kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week. Senator Mark Kelly said Israel deployed a 2,000-pound Mark 84 series bomb, which was guided by a JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) system. This is the first US confirmation of the weapon used in the strike. The Israeli military announced on Saturday that Nasrallah was killed during the attack on his command center in Beirut. Israel has not commented on the type of bomb used. The US is a key ally and major arms supplier to Israel.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after the Houthis fired drones and missiles at Israel. The strikes hit fighter jets, power plants, and ports in Ras Issa and Hodeidah. The Israeli Defense Forces said the attacks targeted facilities used for transferring Iranian weapons. Four people died, and 29 were injured in the strikes. Israel's Defense Minister stated, "No place is too far" for Israeli forces. The Houthis increased attacks on Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which led to rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
A tip-off from an Iranian mole led to an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah at the terror group’s headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. According to a French report, Israeli forces were informed of Nasrallah’s presence at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters during a high-level meeting. The six-building complex in southern Beirut was targeted and destroyed. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for nearly 30 years, was confirmed dead by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah. The Lebanese health ministry reported 33 deaths from Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, amid rising tensions in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
As the UK Tory leadership contest nears its final stage, candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have spotlighted immigration issues, specifically targeting Indian nationals. Jenrick proposed stricter visa restrictions for India, criticizing the country for failing to take back 100,000 illegal immigrants. Badenoch raised concerns about cultural disputes from India spilling into UK streets. Both contenders aim to curb immigration as they compete to replace Rishi Sunak. The new Tory leader will be declared on November 2 after the Conservative Party conference and voting conclude.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel carried out large-scale airstrikes on Yemen, targeting Houthi-controlled military infrastructure. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strikes aimed at power plants and ports in Ras Issa and Hodeidah, which were allegedly being used to transport Iranian weapons. The attack followed Houthi missile strikes intercepted over Israel. The Houthis responded, vowing continued resistance. Lebanon’s health ministry also reported 24 deaths from Israeli strikes near Sidon, Lebanon. Israel's military actions are intensifying after Hezbollah and Houthi attacks across the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:28pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel announced that its recent attack on Hezbollah's underground headquarters resulted in the deaths of 20 senior figures, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Ali Karaki, head of the southern front, as well as Ibrahim Hussein Jazini, Nasrallah's security chief, and long-time adviser Samir Tawfiq Dib. Reports indicate that Hezbollah's command center was located beneath civilian buildings in southern Beirut. On Sunday, fresh strikes targeted Dahieh, Hezbollah's stronghold, with local media reporting over 30 fatalities, including 17 members of the same family in the Bekaa Valley.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:10pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Following the news of Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an Israeli airstrike, jubilant crowds took to the streets in Idlib, Syria, celebrating what many viewed as liberation from a "criminal." Residents expressed overwhelming joy, claiming his death could lead to a more stable region, especially against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. While some celebrated, Nasrallah's supporters mourned in areas still under Assad's control, raising Hezbollah flags. The situation highlights deep divisions in public sentiment across the Middle East, with Syrian government officials condemning the Israeli strikes while Hezbollah vowed to continue its resistance.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:52pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of commander Ali Karaki, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting senior leaders in an underground meeting. This attack also resulted in the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Karaki, head of Hezbollah's Southern Command, was instrumental in organizing military operations against Israel. His death is part of a recent wave of Israeli strikes that have killed over 1,030 people in Lebanon. The situation escalates concerns of a broader conflict involving Iran and the U.S., as Israel intensifies its offensive amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah and Hamas.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:27pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis as nearly 1 million people may be displaced due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati described this as potentially the largest wave of displacement in the country's history, equating to about one-sixth of Lebanon’s population. The intense bombardment follows the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and has resulted in over 700 deaths within a week. Amid this chaos, Iran condemned the attacks and vowed retaliation for the killing of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards deputy commander.