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Footage of Israeli soldiers pushing bodies of Palestinians off roof ‘deeply disturbing’: US

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The White House’s national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Friday that it had demanded an explanation from Israel.

Kirby said, “We’ve seen that video, and we found it deeply disturbing. If it’s proven to be authentic, it clearly would depict abhorrent and egregious behavior by professional soldiers.”

In the footage, three soldiers can be seen picking up what appears to be a stiff body and dragging it towards the edge of a roof as troops stand on the ground below. The soldiers on the roof peer over the edge before heaving the body off.

On an adjacent rooftop, the soldiers hold another apparently lifeless body by its limbs and swing it over the edge.

In a third instance, a soldier kicks a body toward the edge before it falls from view.

The incident took place in the town of Qabatiya in the northern West Bank, where the Israeli military has been carrying out large-scale raids since late August that the Palestinian health ministry says have killed dozens of people.

A wide-scale Israeli military offensive on Thursday in Qabatiya lasted nearly 10 hours resulted in the murder of seven Palestinians and left 11 others injured from live ammunition.

Israel crossed “red line” in communication devices attack in Lebanon: Iran’s UN envoy

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Lebanon Pager Attack

Amani was among those wounded in Beirut following Tuesday’s wave of deadly pager explosions, along with two embassy employees, according to Iranian state media. The diplomat sustained a superficial injury and received medical attention.

Speaking in the United Nations Security Council on Friday, Iravani said the attack on Amani is “a blatant violation of international law and diplomatic norms”, adding that the protection of diplomatic personnel is a fundamental principle of international relations.

“The Israeli terrorist attack has flagrantly violated the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents,” Iravani stated.

He stressed that Iran will rigorously pursue accountability for the attack and reserves the right under international law to take all necessary measures to respond to this egregious violation.

The Iranian envoy went on to say that the Israeli detonation of communication devices across Lebanon is a clear act of terrorism and a flagrant violation of international law, in particular international humanitarian, human rights laws, and numerous UN resolutions, especially resolutions on the protection of civilians.

“These widespread and systematic crimes, aimed at mass killings, severe suffering, and serious injury to civilians, constitute crimes against humanity,” Iravani continued, noting that Israel bears full responsibility for the perpetration of such horrific crimes.

The Iranian diplomat also cited reports that Israel intended to kill at least 5,000 individuals, stating that the Israeli barbaric attack has left Lebanon’s hospitals and medical staff in an unprecedented state of emergency, and has sparked widespread fear and panic across the Arab nation.

“The repercussions of this attack extend far beyond Lebanon’s borders. The targeting of communication devices in the heart of Beirut sends a clear message to the international community: Israel is willing to commit any crime, no matter how extreme, to violate and attack the sovereignty and security of countries in the region and threaten regional and international peace and security,” Iravani pointed out.

He stated that Iran condemns in the strongest terms these horrible and barbaric attacks, and extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the people and government of Lebanon as well as the families of the victims.

The Islamic Republic also stands firmly with the Lebanese government and nation, and will not rest until those responsible for these atrocities are held accountable, Iravani said.

The Iranian diplomat also regretted the UN Security Council’s failure to perform its duty to maintain international peace and security, stating that Israel’s malevolent activities are often overlooked or outright supported by certain Western nations.

“The unwavering political, military, and economic support provided to Israel by the United States, and United Kingdom emboldens this regime to continue its violations without fear of accountability.”

“This unconditional support, coupled with the deliberate blocking of any international effort to hold Israel responsible, has created an environment of impunity. The international community must not ignore the role that the Western countries, in particular the United States play in enabling Israel’s aggression,” Iravani commented.

Explosions targeted pagers and other communication devices across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing more than 30 people, including children, and wounding some 3,500 others.

The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, whose members were among the casualties, blamed the unprecedented attacks on Israel.

Hezbollah also pledged to retaliate against Israel following the terrorist attacks.

Tel Aviv has so far declined to comment on the attacks, which have already heightened global concerns that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could escalate into a full-scale war.

Iran showcases new missile, drone during nationwide military parades

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Iran Missile

Iran’s armed forces are holding military parades across the country on the first day of Sacred Defense Week, which marks an eight-year war of aggression on Iran by then-Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the 1980s.

The Iranian Shahed 136-B drone, developed by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), was displayed during the military parade in Tehran.

Additionally, the long-range precision-guided missile “Jahad” was revealed to the public for the first time during the parade.

This missile has a range of 1,000 kilometers and boasts unique features.

The design and production of the Jahad missile were also carried out by the IRGC’s Aerospace Force.

The parades began at the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran on Saturday morning.

Similar processions are also held in other Iranian provinces to mark the auspicious occasion.

British officials warned of criminal liability over export of F-35 parts to Israel amid Gaza war

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Gaza War

The warning, issued in letters sent on Friday to the foreign, business and defence ministers, comes from two groups threatening fresh legal action in the High Court over the export of these parts.

Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights organisation, and the UK-based Global Legal Action Network (Glan), told the ministers that they, along with arms company executives, could be indicted for aiding and abetting war crimes if they continue to transfer the components.

On 2 September, the UK government announced the suspension of 30 arms export licences to Israel over concerns that the weapons could be used in violation of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

However, the list did not include UK-made F-35 parts, which are sent to third countries and could ultimately end up in Israel. This raised major concerns from arms campaigners and human rights groups who say the warplane, 15 percent of which is made in the UK, has played a critical role in Israel’s offensive.

Shawan Jabarin, Al-Haq’s general director, said Israel has been carrying out “genocidal attacks on Palestinians in Gaza” for nearly a year.

“We know that Israeli air strikes and bombs using F-35 fighter jets have devastated densely populated areas, including shelters for displaced Palestinians,” Jabarin added.

“The insurmountable evidence that Israel is committing violations and international crimes means the UK government can’t feign ignorance.”

In response to the letters, a spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade said that the global, 20-country F-35 programme has “a significant dependence on the UK, which provides unique and critical components”.

“It is not possible to suspend licensing of components to Israel without undermining the programme overall, including its broader strategic role in NATO and our support to Ukraine,” the spokesperson added.

“We have an unwavering commitment to the security not just of this country but to our allies around the world, especially at a time when we face increased global insecurity and volatility.”

Earlier this week, 39 UN experts cautioned that “the edifice of international law stands upon a knife’s edge”, as most states fail to fulfil their international obligations following the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July.

The court found that Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territories is unlawful. Although the opinion is non-binding, it carries significant legal and moral weight.

The UN experts said the ICJ had provided “unequivocal directions concerning the responsibilities of states” and urged them to comply with the ruling by imposing full arms embargoes on Israel, among a list of other measures.

On Wednesday, the UK government abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution that endorsed the ICJ’s opinion, which went on to pass overwhelmingly.

Fifteen British NGOs stressed they were “deeply disappointed” by the abstention and called on the government to take “decisive action” two months after the ICJ’s findings.

“The UK must ensure that they do not recognise as lawful, nor aid or assist, the situation created by Israel’s unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory,” they wrote after the vote.

On Friday, Al-Haq and Glan questioned how business secretary Jonathan Reynolds decided to justify the continued transfer of F-35 parts to third countries.

Their concerns echo those of 37 MPs who raised the alarm last week that the government had justified the exemption of the parts using a legal provision that had never been formally invoked before and one they believe requires parliamentary oversight.

They may soon have answers. In the coming weeks, as part of the ongoing judicial review brought by Al-Haq and Glan challenging the arms exports, the government is due to share internal documents outlining its assessment process with the two groups.

The groups noted that if they are not satisfied with the government’s reasoning, they will apply for an interim relief suspension. If granted, this would result in a full suspension of exports to Israel pending further assessments.

Sources say no IRGC personnel targeted by Israel in Beirut

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Lebanon Pagers Detonation

Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced at least 14 people have been killed and 66 wounded in an Israeli air strike on Beirut on Friday.

Speaking to Tasnim, informed sources said that none of the members of the IRGC were in the target area of ​​the terrorist operation carried out by Israel

The announcement came after some media sources, quoting the Israeli military, claimed that some Iranian military advisers were also present in the area that has been targeted in the Israeli raid in south of Beirut.

Asked by Tasnim about the reports, the informed sources said, “the rumor is false and none of the members of the IRGC were present at the target location of the Zionist regime crime.”

Hezbollah has confirmed that a senior commander, Ibrahim Aqil, was killed on Friday.

Aqil was killed “following a treacherous Israeli assassination operation in the southern suburbs of Beirut”, the group announced in a statement.

Iran’s embassy in Lebanon has also announced that Israel has crossed all red lines by conducting an airstrike in Beirut.

In a post on its X account on Friday, the embassy said it condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli madness and arrogance that exceeded all limits by targeting residential areas in Beirut.

It emphasized that such terrorist crimes will not undermine the determination and faith of the Lebanese.

Wireless device attacks in Lebanon ‘war crime’: UN human rights chief

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Lebanon Pager Attack

Saying that he is “appalled” by the deadly attacks on civilians in Lebanon on Sept. 17 and 18, Volker Turk told a UN Security Council session that “these attacks represent a new development in warfare, where communication tools become weapons.”

“This has unleashed widespread fear, panic and horror among people in Lebanon, already suffering in an increasingly volatile situation since October 2023 and crumbling under a severe and long standing economic crisis. This cannot be the new normal,” he warned.

Emphasizing that “war has rules for each and every party” of all armed conflicts, Turk stressed: “All feasible precautions must be taken to spare civilians. Attacks must remain proportional to the wider damage they inflict.”

Turk stated that “the attack should not be carried out” if the “attacker” is unable to make an assessment of its impact on civilians, and demanded “an independent, thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances of these explosions”.

“This tragic situation cannot be seen in isolation,” he affirmed, adding that it is “bound up with the war in Gaza, the spiraling violence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory.”

On Tuesday and Wednesday, 37 people were killed and more than 3,200 others, including children and women, were injured in a series of explosions that struck “pager” and “ICOM” wireless devices in Lebanon. There has been no Israeli comment on the blasts.

Iran UN envoy urges Security Council decisive action against Israel “evil crimes” in Lebanon 

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Amir Saeed Iravani

Amir Saeed Iravani added that the Zionist regime’s acts constitute a gross violation of international law, especially international humanitarian laws and human rights, and a crime against humanity.

Iravani noted that Iran strongly condemns such acts of terrorism and wants the Security Council to do the same and take decisive action to end the evil acts of the Zionist regime.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Israeli regime carried out covert operations involving explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies of Lebanese people, killing more than three dozen people and injuring hundreds more.

Also on Friday at least a dozen people were killed and around 70 more were injured in Israel’s air strike on southern Beirut.

At least 14 killed, dozens wounded in Israel attack on Beirut

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Lebanon War

The health ministry issued a statement on Friday saying 14 people have been confirmed killed in southern Beirut.

It added that hospitals have so far received 66 injured, including nine in critical condition.

It noted that additional casualties are expected.

Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported that five children are among the victims of the Israeli attack on a building in the area of Jamous Street.

The agency added that a F-35 jet targeted the residential area with two attacks.

Videos of the strike showed rubble and burned-out cars strewn across a busy street, as people surrounded a building with smoke billowing out of it. The strike targeted a building near the al-Qaem mosque in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of south Beirut, a residential area.

The Israeli military announced it has carried out a “targeted strike” in the Lebanese capital, claiming to have killed top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and other senior commanders of the Radwan special forces unit.

Hezbollah has not confirmed whether Aqil has been killed.

The US justice department had designated Aqil as “a global terrorist” for his alleged role in the 1983 US embassy bombings in Beirut which killed 63 people, as well as the US Marine barracks attacks that year that killed 241 US personnel.

Aqil, also known as Tahsin, has been a key Hezbollah operative since the group’s inception in the early 1980s. Like most senior Hezbollah military officials, Aqil has been a shadowy figure, making no public appearances or statements.

Last year, the US issued a $7 million reward for information leading to his identification or capture.

While the Lebanese group does not publicise the rank of its members, the Israeli military said Aqil was the head of the Radwan Unit, Hezbollah’s elite force.

The Israeli attack marks the second time in less than two months that the regime has targeted a leading Hezbollah military commander in Beirut. In July, an Israeli air killed Fuad Shukr.

Tensions between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah have soared following two days of sabotage attacks blamed on Israel that set off explosives in thousands of communications devices, killing at least 37 people and injuring nearly 3,000 people, including civilians.

Earlier on Friday, Hezbollah pounded northern Israel with 170 rockets, a day after the group’s leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah promised to retaliate against the regime for the device detonations.

For nearly a year, Hezbollah has engaged in near-daily exchanges of fire with the Israeli military along the border in support of the Gaza Strip. Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border have also been forced to flee their homes due to the fighting.

Taliban official apologized to Iranian people for refusing to respect national anthem

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Azizurrahman Mansur, Taliban Deputy for Religious Sites, Hajj and Endowments, said in a video message that his decline to stand up at the Islamic unity conference was in line with traditions and norms in Afghanistan.

He claimed that Afghan people including officials sit down when the country’s anthem is played.

Mansur however said he respects Iran as a neighbor, adding that the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan support the notion of unity among all Muslim countries and want deeper friendship with other Islamic nations. Earlier, Iran’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Hossein Kazemi Qomi reacted to Mansur’s decline to stand up while the anthem was being played at the Islamic unity conference in Tehran. Kazemi Qomi said it’s illogical to disrespect diplomatic norms and principles under the pretext of opposition to music on grounds that music is banned under the Islamic Shariah.

The Taliban official move in Tehran has drawn widespread condemnation in Iran, particularly given that Iran is hosting millions of Afghans.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts 

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Anzali, Bamdej, Hamoun, Jazmurian, Tashak, Bakhtegan, Gavkhooni, Maharlo, Hoz Soltan, Shimbar and Salt Lake are the wetlands that have been dried up amid the excessive heat.

The Meteorological Organization of Iran reported many parts of Iran, including the eastern, southeastern, and central regions experienced record-breaking temperatures during the summer.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts

The data was also confirmed by the Climatic Copernicus institute that reported this August was the hottest on record in Iran in the last half a century.

Ahad Vazifeh, head of the national center for drought and crisis management, had earlier said that unprecedented heatwaves were recorded in many parts of the world this year, but the worrying factor is “the speed of global warming in Iran is twice the world average.”

The global meteorological systems also predict a dry autumn in Iran.

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