Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Days after Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, satellite images reveal widespread destruction at the group's headquarters in Beirut. The strikes on September 27 flattened buildings and cleared an area larger than a football field. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the assassination a vital move to shift the balance of power. Nasrallah led Hezbollah for over three decades, shaping it into a key militant-political group in the region. Following his death, Hezbollah vowed to continue its fight against Israel in support of Gaza and Lebanon.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:46am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, has said the group is prepared for a potential Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon. Speaking after the death of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli strike, Qassem vowed continued support for Gaza and Palestine. Despite losing key commanders, he assured that Hezbollah remains strong and will continue under the same command structure. He also criticized the U.S. for supporting Israel in the ongoing conflict. A new Hezbollah leader will be appointed soon, with Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah's cousin, among the top candidates for the role.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Israeli airstrike hit the Kola Bridge area of central Beirut early Monday, marking the first attack on Lebanon’s capital in years. At least 105 people were killed and 359 injured in strikes across the country, according to Lebanon’s health officials. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah positions, but Lebanese officials reported civilian homes and buildings were hit. The strike follows the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces. Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the ongoing conflict, which has escalated since Israel's assault on Hezbollah began in late September.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Hamas announced the death of its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, in an Israeli airstrike that also killed several family members in southern Lebanon. The strike occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Hamas and Israel, which have escalated over nearly a year of conflict in Gaza. Concurrently, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) reported that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli attack on Beirut's Kola district, marking a significant escalation as this is believed to be the first such strike within the city's limits. The Israeli military has not confirmed its involvement in either incident. This surge in violence raises concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, where over 1 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflicts.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
In a major escalation, Israel launched an airstrike on central Beirut, hitting an apartment building and killing three leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The strike marks the first attack on Beirut’s city center, beyond Hezbollah’s base in the southern suburbs. Across Lebanon, 105 people were killed on Sunday, with continued airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region. Lebanese Prime Minister Nasser Yassin warned that over 1 million people have now been displaced. Meanwhile, Israeli forces also launched airstrikes on Yemen, targeting the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa and Hudaydah ports.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's comment about PM Modi after Kharge nearly fainted during a rally in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah called Kharge's statement—where he said he wouldn’t die before seeing Modi removed from power—“distasteful and disgraceful.” Shah accused the Congress of harboring spite and unnecessary animosity towards PM Modi, while also wishing Kharge good health. Kharge, 83, experienced a syncopal attack but continued his speech, later visiting Kathua district hospital for evaluation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Beirut’s Kola district early Monday, killing 4 people, including three leaders of the Palestinian militant group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). This marks the first time Israel has struck a residential area in Beirut since the conflict escalated. Lebanese officials confirmed that 105 people were killed across the country in the past 24 hours. Israel’s attacks also targeted areas in southern Lebanon and Yemen, amid rising tensions after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israeli forces. Lebanon’s Prime Minister urged a diplomatic solution.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, his cousin Hashem Safieddine is expected to take over. Safieddine, who heads Hezbollah’s executive council, oversees the group’s political affairs. He is known for his strong anti-Israel stance and has long been groomed for leadership. While some reports suggested he was also killed in the strikes, Hezbollah confirmed he survived. His rise comes during escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, following Nasrallah’s death and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Safieddine’s leadership could bring new challenges to the region.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:17am on 30 Sep 2024,Monday International
Israel continued its airstrikes in Lebanon, killing 105 people on Sunday, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes follow Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah two days earlier. Among those killed was Nabil Kaouk, a senior Hezbollah commander. The attacks hit areas near Sidon, Beirut, and other parts of the country. Israel also targeted Houthi positions in Yemen after missile attacks on Israel. The ongoing conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, with over 1,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced in just two weeks of fighting.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:38pm on 29 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Lebanon's head of emergency disaster management, Nasser Yassin, warned the country is on the brink of a "catastrophic humanitarian situation," as the number of displaced people surged from 300,000 to nearly one million in hours. Despite hundreds of shelters being opened, Lebanon faces an unprecedented crisis, burdened by its 4 million residents, 1.5 million Syrian refugees, and 250,000 Palestinian refugees. Yassin criticized Israel’s aggressive tactics, including posting warnings on X before airstrikes. Israel claims it is targeting Hezbollah militants in response to rocket attacks on its northern regions, which have also displaced Israeli residents.