Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel has reportedly eliminated senior Hezbollah commander Nabil Kaouk, following the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. Hezbollah has yet to confirm Kaouk's death, but his supporters began posting mourning messages. Kaouk, who previously served as Hezbollah's military commander in southern Lebanon, was also sanctioned by the U.S. in 2020. Israel continues its targeted strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, displacing thousands. The UN estimates over 211,000 people have been forced to relocate amid intensified Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:16pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
The U.S. military conducted two airstrikes in northwestern Syria, killing 37 militants from the Islamic State and al-Qaeda-linked Hurras al-Deen. The strikes, which took place on Tuesday and earlier this month, targeted senior militants and a training camp. One attack killed 9 militants, including a top leader overseeing military operations, while another strike killed 28 militants. U.S. forces, in coordination with Kurdish-led allies, aim to disrupt ISIS operations in the region. There are currently 900 U.S. forces in Syria, mostly assisting Kurdish fighters against extremist groups.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:51am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s body was recovered from the wreckage of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, reportedly without visible wounds. Sources claim blunt trauma from the blast's force caused his death. The 64-year-old Nasrallah was meeting with other Hezbollah leaders in a bunker 60 feet below a street in south Beirut when Israel executed a precision strike. Nasrallah’s death leaves Hezbollah without a clear successor amid rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon. The IDF has escalated strikes, and Israel also killed another Hezbollah commander, Nabil Kaouk.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel has reportedly initiated limited border movements into Lebanon to target Hezbollah positions following the assassination of the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli airstrikes have intensified, with the military claiming to have hit "dozens" of Hezbollah sites. U.S. officials noted that Israel may be preparing for a full ground incursion. Israeli Defense Forces have been mobilizing troops and clearing border areas. Nasrallah’s death, along with other Hezbollah commanders, has escalated tensions. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed 33 more people killed and 195 injured in recent Israeli strikes.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:31am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
A document obtained by the CBI reveals that the postmortem of a junior doctor, a rape and murder victim from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, was requested by her father and protesting junior doctors. The demands included conducting the autopsy at RG Kar, video documentation, judicial oversight, and the presence of female surgeons. Allegations had arisen questioning the integrity of the postmortem, with claims it was influenced by former Principal Sandip Ghosh. Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh urged the doctors to clarify the authenticity of the document and address the suppression accusations.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:28am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israel has launched fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing 33 people and injuring 195 in the past 24 hours. The Lebanese health ministry reports over 1,000 deaths and more than 6,000 injuries since the escalation began two weeks ago. Israeli strikes continue to intensify following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanese authorities say nearly 1 million people have been displaced, hundreds of thousands since Friday. Israeli President denies responsibility for alleged Israeli bombings, but tensions persist as cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel deepens.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:08am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israeli military forces have killed another high-ranking Hezbollah leader, Nabil Qaouk, in an airstrike in Lebanon. The attack, which occurred a day after the death of Hezbollah’s overall leader, Hassan Nasrallah, targeted Qaouk, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Preventative Security Unit. The IDF stated that Qaouk was involved in terrorist activities against Israel. Recent Israeli strikes have killed at least 33 people and wounded 195. Following these operations, Israel continues to target Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:39am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israeli strikes continued across Lebanon following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a recent airstrike. Israel reported hitting "dozens" of Hezbollah sites overnight, while Lebanese media confirmed at least 15 more casualties. Iran's Supreme Leader has promised retaliation, saying Nasrallah's death "will not go unavenged." Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Nasrallah’s killing "settled the score" for past actions. U.S. President Joe Biden called the event a "measure of justice" for Nasrallah's victims and reiterated a call for a ceasefire. Nasrallah had long been a prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:12am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
A report from Le Parisien claims an Iranian mole informed Israeli authorities of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s whereabouts before the airstrike that killed him in Beirut, Lebanon. The spy allegedly provided details that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters for a meeting. Israel’s recent intelligence efforts have significantly escalated since the 2006 war, leading to successful operations against Hezbollah leaders. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues, further intensified by Hamas' October 7 attack, with several top Hezbollah commanders already killed in Israeli airstrikes.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Following Israel's extensive airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut, hundreds of families have fled their homes, seeking refuge in public squares, beaches, and cars. With smoke still rising from devastated neighborhoods, many residents experienced a harrowing night escaping the violence. Schools designated as shelters are overflowing, forcing families to sleep outdoors. The ongoing bombardment has resulted in over 700 deaths in Lebanon, prompting a significant increase in displacement. Humanitarian aid remains scarce, leaving many without food and basic supplies. Despite their dire situation, some families express determination and solidarity amid the crisis.