Israeli ground operations in Lebanon. These operations carried out in southern Lebanon began on the night of September 30 to October 1. The IDF said in a statement that these raids, which targeted infrastructure of Hezbollah, the Lebanese Islamist group allied with Palestinian Hamas and Iran, were “limited, localized and targeted”. In the morning, however, these fights were considered “violent”.
Airstrikes. At the same time, IDF airstrikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, the country’s capital, continue. One of these strikes reportedly hit a Palestinian camp in Sidon, where it targeted Mounir Maqdah, whom Israel accuses of leading the Lebanese branch of the armed wing of the Palestinian Fatah movement.
A long campaign against Hamas. The Israeli army has been carrying out intense and deadly bombings on Lebanon for several days. These aim to eliminate Hezbollah leaders and destroy the movement’s infrastructure. On Monday, these strikes left 95 dead. In total, nearly 1,600 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the Israeli campaign.
09h10
“It’s other people’s wars in our country”
08h59
Hezbollah claims strikes in Israel
As noted The Orient-The Day, the Islamist organization explained in a press release that it had targeted a group of Israeli soldiers in the town of Avivim. Hezbollah had previously claimed responsibility for rocket attacks on the border town of Metula.
08h52
Where is the Lebanese army?
According to information from the agency Reutersthe Lebanese army withdrew last night five kilometers behind the border with Israel. Traditionally, the Lebanese army stays away from the main conflicts with Israel, in particular those which oppose Hezbollah. It has not yet taken part in the cross-border clashes that broke out last October.
08h45
“Heavy fighting taking place in southern Lebanon,” says IDF spokesperson
As a result, Avichay Adraee, spokesperson for the Israeli army, asks civilians to reach the northern regions of Lebanon.
08h36
“It’s a war that was imposed on us,” declares the Israeli ambassador to France
Asked about France InterJoshua Zarka notably assures that Israel has “not chosen to go to war with Lebanon”. “This was imposed on us by Hamas and the next day by Hezbollah who attacked us on October 8,” he continued.
08h27
Israel targeted Hezbollah weapons production center
This is what the IDF indicates on its X account, with supporting images. Other infrastructures located in Beirut were also targeted.
08h21
???? An image of Israeli strikes on the border
Israeli ground incursions were preceded by bombing and artillery fire.
08:15
Where are the Israeli army’s targets located?
These targets are located in villages near the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel
The Israeli army, in a press release published Monday evening
08h08
Canada plans evacuations
Canadian authorities announced last night that they had reserved 800 seats on commercial flights to help its nationals leave Lebanon. “The security situation in Lebanon is becoming more and more dangerous and volatile,” Mélanie Joly, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, wrote on X.
07h58
A conflict which has already displaced many people
07h50
Rocket alert in northern Israel
Israeli media, including Haaretz, just now indicate that sirens sounded in the town of Metoula, located a few kilometers from the border with Lebanon.
07h45
As a precaution, a French ship sent off the coast of Lebanon
A French amphibious helicopter carrier set sail yesterday to preposition itself off the coast of Lebanon as a “precaution”, in the event of a need to evacuate French nationals.
The ship, whose name was not specified by the Ministry of the Armed Forces, will take “5 to 6 days” to reach the area in the eastern Mediterranean from the port of Toulon. It is equipped with helicopters and an “onboard tactical group” that can be mobilized in the event of an evacuation of French nationals, if this were to be decided.
07h40
IDF releases images of soldiers involved in raids
On its X account, the Israeli army specifies that the 98th division which is carrying out these raids in southern Lebanon had previously been engaged in Gaza.
07h36
A Palestinian refugee camp targeted by Israel
The head of a Palestinian camp based in Sidon toldAgence France Presse that the camp had been targeted by an airstrike. According to him, the air raid targeted Mounir Maqdah, whom Israel accuses of leading the Lebanese branch of the armed wing of the Palestinian Fatah movement. No information regarding the possible success of this strike has yet filtered.
07h32
“The United States supports Israel’s right to defend itself”, assures the American Minister of Defense
“We agreed on the need to dismantle attack infrastructure along the border to ensure that Lebanese Hezbollah cannot carry out October 7-type attacks against communities in northern Israel,” wrote on X Lloyd Austin in the night.
07h27
Airstrikes continue
According to a Lebanese security official cited by Agence France Presse, Israel launched at least six new strikes on southern Beirut overnight, after the Israeli army ordered residents to evacuate the area.
07h23
By deciding to decimate the entire Hezbollah staff on Friday, the Israeli army not only achieved a first-rate military “coup”. It is the general feeling of many observers that it has just shaken up the balance of power in the region. In which direction? Hard to guess. That’s the whole problem, tells us Laurent Marchand, editor-in-chief delegated to West Francein charge of international affairs.
EDITORIAL. Save Lebanon
07h14
What type of Israeli ground incursions are there?
The Israeli army specified in a statement that these ground operations which began yesterday evening were “limited, localized and targeted” against “terrorist targets and infrastructure” of Hezbollah. The army, however, did not specify the number of soldiers involved in this incursion.
07h14
We take stock of what happened in the last few hours
07h12
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the war in the Middle East and Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.
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