Israel's military announces that it has carried out a "precision attack" on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut. Residents of southern Beirut are now being urged to evacuate, while Israel's military announces plans to attack three buildings where Shia militia's weapon stores are located.
WorldA crushing military superiority – but still not even close to any kind of real victory. This is how Israel's warfare against targets in Lebanon is summarized over the past two weeks. The rocket units are still active, Hezbollah has absorbed the first shock and the battle has only just begun, says former militia member Qassim Qassir to the news agency AP.
WorldLebanon's Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib condemns Israel's "systematic destruction of Lebanese border villages". In a speech to the UN General Assembly, he demands an immediate ceasefire "on all fronts".
ConflictsWhen Israel bombs Hezbollah, civilians are forced to flee, homes are reduced to ruins, and millions of daily lives are put on hold. Yet, very little is said about the role of the state of Lebanon in the bloody conflict. The government cannot defend Lebanon, notes Beirut professor Hilal Khashan.
ConflictsReports that Israel is ready for a ceasefire in Lebanon are untrue. The military will "continue to wage war with full force", writes the prime minister's staff. Western diplomats counter that such statements cannot be interpreted as anything other than sabotage of the peace efforts.
WorldEgypt's, Iraq's and Jordan's foreign ministers condemn the ongoing attack on Lebanon, and jointly warn that Israel is driving the entire region towards a "full-scale war".
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