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66% of Gaza buildings damaged since onset of war: UN
The UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) reported that very high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6 showed two-thirds of the total structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged in the Israeli war.
Houthis claim downing another American drone
The military spokesman for the Houthis has claimed that the Yemeni group has successfully shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was conducting hostile activities in the airspace over the northwestern province of Sa'ada.
Israel says launched ground offensive in Lebanon
Israel announced it has conducted a "targeted and demarcated" ground invasion of southern Lebanon Monday night, on the heels of last week's aerial bombardment of southern Beirut which resulted in the assassination of Hezbollah's chief, Seyyed Hassan Nasrullah.
Ukraine president met with ‘tepid reception’ in US: Report
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was unable to secure a major boost in American support in the conflict with Russia during his latest visit to the US and failed to impress Washington with his “victory plan”, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Israel tells US it’s planning ‘imminent ground operation’ in Lebanon
Israel has told the United States it is planning a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon that could start “imminently”, the Washington Post newspaper has reported, citing a US official.
Putin claims Western elites colonized Ukraine
Moscow tried to resolve tensions with Kiev and its Western backers peacefully, but the other side did not negotiate in good faith, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed.
Deputy chief says Hezbollah ready for a ground confrontation with Israel
Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed that the group's fighters are prepared in case Israel decides to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.
Lebanon says ready to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 amid Israel attacks
Beirut is ready to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which involves deploying the Lebanese army south of the Litani River, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated on Monday.
Around 17k kids killed in Israeli war on Gaza: Report
Around 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip since last October, according to local authorities.
100,000 flee Lebanon for Syria amid Israeli attacks: UN
Some 100,000 Syrian and Lebanese nationals have fled Lebanon to Syria amid the ongoing Israeli attacks, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said on Monday.
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine confirms death of 3 leaders in Beirut attack
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) announced in a statement early on Monday that three of its leaders were killed in the Israeli strike that targeted Kola district in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Tehran to respond to Israeli assassination of Nasrallah in due time: Iran VP
Iran’s former Foreign Minister and current Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed that Tehran will respond to the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah at the “appropriate time".
Iran condemns Israeli raid on Yemen, raps US complicity
In a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, Tehran denounced the Israeli strikes on a power plant and fuel tanks in Yemen, saying the attacks revealed the inhumane nature of the Zionist regime.
Israel likely used US-made 900kg bombs in Nasrallah assassination: Report
Israel likely used the US-made 900kg (2,000-pound) bombs in the strike that killed Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah and levelled residential buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs earlier this week, the Washington Post has reported.
IRGC Quds Force commander says Iran to stand by Resistance Front till liberation of Palestine
Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Esmayeel Qa'ani, has promised that Iran will remain alongside the Resistance Front until the full liberation of Palestine and the holy al-Quds.
Sources say body of Hezbollah chief recovered from site of Israeli attack
The body of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah was recovered from the rubble following an Israeli airstrike in the Dahiya neighborhood in Beirut, according to sources.
Hezbollah confirms death of two senior figures
Hezbollah on Sunday confirmed that two of its top officials have been killed in the Israeli attacks in Lebanon in recent days.
Report: Israel to invade Lebanon following assassination of Hezbollah leader
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) plans to enter southern Lebanon soon, ABC News reported on Saturday, citing an unnamed senior US official. The news outlet described the supposed operation as “very limited” but provided few details about its nature or when it could begin.
Around 1 million people displaced in recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon
About 1 million people have been displaced in the Israeli attacks in Lebanon since Monday, according to the official in charge of the country’s crisis management center.
US mulls dispatching further troops to West Asia
The US is considering increasing its military presence in West Asia after an Israeli airstrike killed Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, NBC News has reported, citing sources.
Iran Leader promises resistance front to deal more crushing blows to Israel after Nasrallah assassination
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has promised that the resistance front will deliver more crushing blows to the Zionist regime following the death of Hezbollah chief Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah by the Zionist regime.
Houthis claim fired ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport
The military spokesperson for the Yemen-based Houthi group has claimed that they launched a missile at Ben Gurion Airport during the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden says US ‘fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself’ after Nasrallah death
US President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the killing of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, claiming it to be “a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians”.
Iran requests UN Security Council meeting following Israeli assassination of Hezbollah chief
Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) following Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.
Iran denounces US complicity in Nasrallah murder
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held the US accountable for its complicity in Israel’s crimes, including the assassination of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.