Clashes Along Israel’s Borders With Syria and Lebanon Raise Fears of Another Front
Continued attacks on Israel’s northern border have deepened unease over the possibility that the conflict — already the broadest invasion in 50 years — could spread.
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Pentagon ‘deeply concerned’ Hezbollah could widen Israel-Gaza conflict, analysts more sanguine
“… Iran-backed adversaries like Lebanese Hezbollah should not question the commitment of the US government to support the defense of Israel,” a senior US defense official told reporters.
Hezbollah targets Israel’s military posts after 3 fighters killed in shelling
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement announced it has struck two Israeli military posts in the northern part of the occupied territories in response to Tel Aviv’s aggression in South Lebanon, which left three of its fighters dead.
Lebanon says does not want to engage in war with Israel
Beirut does not wish to be drawn into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati stated Monday, according to the state news agency, NNA.
Israel strikes targets in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military is reportedly striking targets in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah on Sunday launched guided missiles and artillery shells in the contested Shebaa Farms border area and following the infiltration of several gunmen into northern Isr…
Gaza Militants Stage a Large-Scale Infiltration Into Israel
The ground assault immediately evoked the hostage-taking attacks that scarred Israel in 2006, but it was whether any Israelis might have been seized this time.
Israel, Lebanon forces fire tear gas along tense border in disputed area
Lebanon’s Army has announced it has fired tear gas at Israeli troops over the border in response to smoke bombs fired at its forces, though Israel has claimed Lebanon started the confrontation.
Shots fired outside US Embassy in Lebanon, no Injuries reported
Shots were fired near the US diplomatic mission in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, late on Wednesday but no injuries were reported, embassy spokesperson Jake Nelson has confirmed.
State Department diverting $85m in Egyptian military financing towards Taiwan and Lebanon
$55 million would be bound for Taiwan and $30 million for Lebanon.
Deadly fighting continues in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 15 killed so far
At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in fresh clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp, the Palestinian Red Crescent’s Lebanon branch has confirmed, taking the death toll to 15 since fighting broke out on September 7…