More fatalities have been confirmed after Israel's attack on southern Beirut on Friday. Among the 37 dead are 15 high-ranking Hezbollah members - but also several children. The clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have continued with intense shelling from both sides.
WorldIran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday.
WorldThe attack on Israel from the Shia militia Hezbollah was expected – but the full extent is still very unclear. It may be that Hezbollah is lying or exaggerating, says Middle East expert Anders Persson.
WorldEarly on Sunday morning, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Lebanon. This is what we know so far:
WorldThe Israeli military (IDF) has carried out a "preventive" attack against what is described as Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. But the last word has not yet been said, warns Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hezbollah claims to have fired over 300 rockets against Israel in connection with the attack.
WorldHeavy vehicles loaded with robots thunder through dark tunnels. A hatch opens towards the sky. To dramatic tones, a launchpad is prepared for attack. Hezbollah's propaganda video provides a rare glimpse into the movement's secret tunnel network – which Israel estimates to be significantly larger, and a much worse threat, than Hamas' equivalent in Gaza.
WorldIt is described as the "last chance" to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas when the mediators gather again for talks. If it fails, there is a risk that the region will be even more on the brink of a major war.
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