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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.

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.

Controversy after Israeli minister enters Al Aqsa Mosque and prays

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Israel's far-right leader and National Security Affairs Minister Ittemar Ben Givir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Jerusalem, along with hundreds of Jews and prayed.

A part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is known as the Temple Mount, which is also the holiest site for the Jews.

This move by the Israeli minister has been described as provocative and condemned by many countries including Palestine, the US, France and Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations.

However, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that there has been no change in the status of prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque. Only Muslims are allowed to pray there.

The Israeli government has banned people of any other religion from praying in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque of Jerusalem is located in the eastern part of Jerusalem. This place is the third holiest place for Muslims. At the same time, it is considered the holiest place for Jews.

The holy place, known as 'Temple Mount' for Jews and 'Al-Haram Al Sharif' for Muslims, includes the 'Al-Aqsa Mosque' and the 'Dome of the Rock'.

The 'Dome of the Rock' has been given the status of the holiest place in Judaism. Muslims also consider the 'Dome of the Rock' a holy place due to its association with Prophet Mohammed.

Prayers of non-Muslims are banned at this religious place.

Israeli army asks Palestinians to evacuate Gaza city

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Israeli army has asked all residents of Gaza City to evacuate from the south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified military operations in the north.

The leaflets dropped from the plane asked all residents to leave the dangerous war zone by safe route.

The United Nations has said that it is extremely concerned about the evacuation orders being given in Gaza. This is the second time since the war began that Gaza City has been asked to be completely evacuated.

In the past two weeks, the Israeli army has re-entered several districts of Gaza City. The army believes that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have regrouped since the beginning of the year 2024.

On this, Hamas says, "Israel's new activity threatens to derail the talks resumed in Qatar on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, on a possible ceasefire and hostage release agreement."

It is estimated that more than 2.5 lakh people are still living in Gaza city and some people have been seen migrating towards the south.

29 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on displaced persons camp in Gaza

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

At least 29 people were reported killed in an Israeli attack on a displaced persons camp outside a school in southern Gaza.

The Hamas-run Health Ministry said the airstrike hit the gate of the al-Awda school in the town of Abasana al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis.

The Israeli military said it used "precision weapons" to target "terrorists from Hamas' military wing".

The Israeli military claimed the suspects took part in the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But the Israeli military has not presented any evidence to confirm its claim.

The Israeli military has said that reports of civilian casualties in the displaced persons camp near the al-Awda school are being investigated.

A week ago, the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of areas east of Abasan al-Kabira and Khan Younis, causing thousands of people to leave.

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses who said that more than 3,000 displaced people were present in the area at the time. They also told about the horror of the attack.

The attack has caused widespread devastation and the dead include Palestinian women and children.

Israel was attacked on 7 October 2023 in which 1200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage to Gaza.

According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, 38,240 Palestinians have died so far in the Israeli military attack that began after this.