'They've just killed innocent people': Anger in Lebanon after Israeli strike - as teddy bears and children's shoes among rubble
Saturday, 17 August 2024 Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of people including two families in both Gaza and Lebanon, while Hezbollah fired a volley of 55 rockets into northern Israel in response.
People mourn after an Israeli air strike in the south of Lebanon killed 10 Syrians, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
The strikes came a day after heavy bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs and as heavy ground fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues in southern Lebanon, with Israeli troops pushing further into the country.
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An Israeli missile attack has destroyed an eight-story residential building in Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least four people and injuring 23 others. The strike, which occurred early on Saturday, also caused significant damage to surrounding buildings. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the attack is part of escalating violence in the region.
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A massive Israeli airstrike in central Beirut has left four people dead and 23 injured, destroying an eight-story residential building in the Basta neighbourhood. Speculation is rife that the strike targeted newly appointed Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem or senior officer Talal Hamiya. The attack, carried out with five missiles, comes amid heightened tensions following previous strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Lebanese health authorities confirmed the casualties, while search and rescue operations continue. Israeli authorities have not commented on the strike, fueling rumours surrounding its intended target.
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The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged Gaza war crimes have led to mixed global reactions. While countries like the UK and Ireland may enforce the warrants, others like Hungary have rejected them. The controversy highlights diplomatic tensions, with the U.S. condemning the ICC decision and hinting at sanctions.
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Hezbollah carried out seven targeted attacks against Israeli forces in Khiam, Lebanon, using artillery, rockets, and drones, following Israeli incursions that destroyed residential areas. Lebanon's Bekaa Valley suffered heavy casualties, with 22 civilians killed in airstrikes. Over 3,500 Lebanese lives have been lost since October 2023, amid intensified clashes and air raids. Civilian displacement and destruction highlight the human toll of this growing conflict.
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem vows retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, promising to target Tel Aviv. He declares readiness for a prolonged conflict, stressing resistance to Israeli aggression. The group remains committed to defending Lebanon and supporting Gaza, while rejecting Israeli-imposed conditions on ceasefire negotiations.
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The two Foreign Ministers met in London a day after UK and French daily papers published a joint article in which they criticised the invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Yvette Cooper refused to comment on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he visited the UK, following arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Cooper stated, "The ICC is independent, and we respect its position," adding that the UK government’s focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.
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Senate Democrats displayed growing internal division over US arms sales to Israel, with approximately one-third voting to block $1.097 billion in weapons transfers. Led by Bernie Sanders, these progressive Democrats highlighted humanitarian concerns in Gaza, challenging the Biden administration's stance. The votes revealed increasing tensions within the party regarding Israel's military campaign, though the resolutions were ultimately unsuccessful.
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