Hezbollah says it fired missiles at Israeli military base near Ben-Gurion airport

Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an Israeli military base near Ben-Gurion Airport, located near Tel Aviv, on Wednesday November 6. UA spokesperson for the Israeli Airports Authority explained to AFP that Israel’s main airport was not affected: it “is open and operating normally for takeoffs and landings.” Follow our live stream.

At least 20 dead in Israeli raid south of Beirut. It affected the commune of Barja on Tuesday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. It was the second Israeli strike of the day against this region located outside Hezbollah strongholds. The Israeli army also called for the evacuation of southern sectors of Beirut.

Israeli Defense Minister replaced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained on Tuesday that his confidence in Yoav Gallant had “eroded” in recent months, in a letter to the latter. The two men had clashed publicly several times. Israel Katz, who until now was Minister of Foreign Affairs, replaces him.

Thousands of people demonstrate in Israel. The news of Yoav Gallant’s dismissal was greeted by impromptu demonstrations in several cities, including Tel Aviv, on Tuesday evening. The participants criticized the choice of Benjamin Netanyahu and asked his successor to give priority to an agreement on the return of hostages still held in Gaza.

Israel must ensure the return of the hostages “as long as they are alive”, underlines the sacked minister. “Our moral and ethical duty is to bring back (…) those kidnapped by Hamas. We must do it as quickly as possible and while they are alive”declared Yoav Gallant, during a televised speech after his dismissal.