Israel-Gaza war live: Israel warns it could take Lebanon ‘back to the Stone Age’ as defence minister wraps up Washington trip | Israel
Welcome and Overview Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and the wider crisis in the Middle East. Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav GalantLebanon’s president warned that Israeli forces were capable of pushing Lebanon “back to the Stone Age” in any war with Hezbollah, but insisted his government wanted a diplomatic […]
IDF approving Lebanon ‘offensive’ is step toward ‘significant escalation’ against Hezbollah, ex-official warns
of Israel Defense Forces A former Israel Defense Forces spokesman told Fox News Digital that the announcement approving the plan to “attack Lebanon” was “another step toward a significant escalation” against the terrorist group Hezbollah. The IDF released photos this week of top military officials meeting to discuss strategy, saying: “As part of the situation […]
IDF Approves Plans for ‘Offensive in Lebanon’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have officially approved plans for an “attack on Lebanon” against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that has been shelling northern Israel since October and illegally occupying southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement: Today (Tuesday), Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Oli Gordin and Chief of Operations (J3) […]
U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein Arrives in Mideast to Discourage War in Lebanon
U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and tried to encourage Israel and Lebanon to avoid war, which has escalated in recent weeks with Hezbollah shelling northern Israel. The Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah has been attacking Israel from southern Lebanon in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1707, […]
Israel-Hamas war: 100+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon, IDF says | LiveNOW from FOX
More than 100 Hezbollah terrorists have been “eliminated” by the Israel Defense Forces since Oct. 7, according to a … source
State Department Says Lebanon Embassy Shooter Wore ‘ISIS Insignia’
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller Said The man who reportedly opened fire on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday “was wearing what appeared to be ISIS insignia,” the report said. Miller said the State Department was “conducting a thorough investigation together with Lebanese authorities into the actual motives.” “Following the incident, the shooter […]
State Dept: Gunman Who Opened Fire At U.S. Embassy In Lebanon Was Wearing ‘ISIS’ Vest
Lebanese army soldiers deploy near the US Embassy in Beirut after a shooting near the embassy and the arrest of a Syrian man there on June 5, 2024. (Photo by JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke MalloryWednesday, June 5, 2024 3:23 PM A gunman opened fire at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, […]
US Embassy in Lebanon attacker was wearing what ‘appeared’ to be ISIS insignia, State Department says
The State Department said Wednesday that the suspect who opened fire at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon early today was wearing “what appears to be ISIS insignia.” “One local embassy security officer was seriously injured,” spokesman Matthew Miller said, adding that a gunman had been arrested in the attack, which took place in Beirut at […]
Gunmen Attack U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
Gunmen stormed the US Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday morning, according to statements from the US government and the Lebanese army. “At 8:34 a.m. local time, small arms fire was reported near the entrance to the U.S. Embassy. Thanks to the rapid response of the LAF, [Lebanon Armed Forces]I.S.F. [Israel Security Forces]”The embassy security team, […]
Report: Gunman Attacks U.S. Embassy In Lebanon, Captured After Shootout With Lebanese Army
Lebanese troops deploy near the US Embassy in Beirut on June 5, 2024, following a shooting near the embassy and the arrest of a Syrian man there. (Photo: JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images) James Myers of OANWednesday, June 5, 2024 8:32 AM The Lebanese army thwarted a gunman’s attack on the US Embassy in Lebanon […]