Israeli air raids targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut on the evening of Wednesday, November 13, reported the Lebanese national news agency ANI. This is a new series of strikes on this stronghold of Hezbollah, which has claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli territory. Here is what to remember from this new day of war in the Middle East.
At least eight dead in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
The Lebanese agency reported strikes against Haret Hreik and Bourj el-Brajneh, neighborhoods mentioned by name in an evacuation call posted earlier on X by the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee. At least eight people, including three children and three women, were killed and 17 others injured, according to an updated casualty report provided by the Ministry of Health, which earlier reported “human remains” found on site.
The new Israeli defense ministerIsrael Katz, promised Wednesday not to “don’t take your foot off the gas” facing Lebanese Hezbollah, against whom the Israeli army has launched an intense bombing campaign across Lebanon accompanied by ground operations in the south of the country. “We will not make any ceasefire…and we will not authorize any agreement that does not include the achievement of the objectives of the war, and in particular the right of Israel to act alone against any terrorist activity “he declared.
Six Israeli soldiers dead in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced the death of six soldiers, killed in southern Lebanon, bringing to 47 the number of its soldiers who have fallen in fighting with Hezbollah since the start of its ground offensive in Lebanese territory. This is the highest number of deaths for the Israeli army in a single incident in Lebanon since September 30.
Hezbollah strikes military sites in Israel four times
For its part, Hezbollah claimed to have targeted military sites in Tel Aviv and its suburbs four times. The movement said in particular that it had used “explosive drones” and “ballistic missiles” to carry out two successive attacks against the headquarters of the Israeli army in Tel Aviv, where the Ministry of Defense is located.
Questioned by AFP after the first drone attack, the Israeli army spokesperson's office said “do not react to Hezbollah allegations”. The Israeli army also said it intercepted 40 projectiles launched from Lebanon on Wednesday, including at least two drones, adding that these attacks did not cause any injuries.
UN condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN Security Council has condemned attacks in recent weeks against the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), calling “all parts” to respect the security of the peacekeepers. They do not name the perpetrators of these “incidents”, but cite the dates of several of them. “Peacekeepers must never be the target of attacks”insists the declaration, which brings its “full support” at UNIFIL.
US calls for 'extended' humanitarian pauses
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Israel to accept humanitarian pauses “real and prolonged” in Gaza. The Jewish state announced on Tuesday the opening of a new crossing point for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, just before a deadline set by the United States for the increase in this aid, which NGOs still consider it insufficient.
Dozens arrested in banned Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam
Dozens of people were arrested Wednesday evening during a banned pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam, the scene of violent attacks last week against Israeli football fans. Several hundred demonstrators, dressed in keffiyehs and chanting slogans, gathered on Dam Square in downtown Amsterdam, where tensions have been high since scenes of violence on Thursday evening described as “anti-Semitic” by Israel and the Dutch authorities.
Thousands of demonstrators in Paris, against a controversial pro-Israel gala
In Paris, thousands of people demonstrated against a controversial gala in support of Israel, which was held in the evening at a secret location in the French capital. The holding of “Israel is Forever”, organized by Franco-Israeli far-right personalities, sparked an outcry due to the announced and then canceled participation of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, known for his extremist positions.
This gala is also being held on the eve of the Nations League football match between France and Israel scheduled at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, considered to be “high risk” by the French authorities after the Amsterdam attacks. For Thursday evening's match, in the presence of President Emmanuel Macron, the French authorities have planned a system “extremely reinforced”, “very unusual” for a match of this type. A total of 4,000 police officers and gendarmes will be mobilized, and, unusually, in the stadium, as well as on public transport and throughout Paris.
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