Middle East Overview: More than 350 dead in Lebanon, Israel declares state of emergency

There have been violent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, according to officials there More than 350 people were killed and more than 1,200 were injured was The health ministry in Beirut said many of the victims were children. The Israeli military spoke of airstrikes 1,300 Hezbollah fighters facilities In southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Israeli Defense Minister Jove Gallant said Israeli warplanes had fired tens of thousands of missiles in the past 24 hours. Hezbollah destroyed. He described the isolation of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Shiite militias.

Israel reports another attack in Beirut

In addition, the Israeli military announced a “targeted attack” on the Lebanese capital Beirut. The military did not release any details. Security sources said The attack targeted Ali KaraqiNumber three of the Hizbullah military leadership. Hezbollah denied reports of Karaqi’s death, saying the commander was fine and in a safe place. Last week, a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Akil, was killed in an Israeli strike in south Beirut.

Tens of thousands of Lebanese have fled

According to the Lebanese government there are tens of thousands Residents of southern Lebanon On that day Escape to the north. of Israel Army Hizbullah had called on people in the neighboring country since morning to stay away from the facilities. “I urge you to take this warning seriously,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The Hezbollah abuses civilians as human shields. “Don’t let Hezbollah endanger your lives and the lives of your loved ones,” he added, declaring that after the Israeli military operation ended, people could safely return to their homes.

180 rocket attacks on Israel

There were rocket warnings in Israel’s center and north, as well as in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military spoke of at least 180 rocket attacks Lebanon. The Israeli government has said it expects more rocket attacks. So she decided to have one that evening Nationwide state of emergency. According to media reports, this means that the size of the gatherings may be limited. But no details yet.

And the events of the day will follow soon

• die Lufthansa The announcement was made in view of the tense security situation The flight will stop at Tel Aviv and Tehran Including 14. October to extend. Flights to Beirut will be suspended until October 26.
• die UN in Lebanon (Unifil) appealed to the conflicting parties Protection of civilians Confirm and pre And the “disastrous” consequences of expansion warned. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed concern.
• Iran, which backs Hezbollah, threatened Israel with “dangerous consequences” in light of the latest attacks. President Mahmoud Peseschkian accused Israel of dragging his country into a wider Middle East war want
• Turkey and Egypt called because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon Intervention by the UN Security Council. Iraq requested an emergency meeting of Arab delegates gathered in New York for a general debate at the UN General Assembly.
• Because of the rift between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon The US is sending more troops to the Middle East. Defense Department spokesman Pat Ryder spoke of “a small number of additional U.S. soldiers.” About 40,000 American soldiers are currently stationed in the region.

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