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Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

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.

Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Iran 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.

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

The 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.

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

Israel launches major attack on Lebanon – this is what we know

Early on Sunday morning, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Lebanon. This is what we know so far:.

Israel launches major attack on Lebanon – this is what we know

Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

The 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.

Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

The Propaganda Video Intended to Instill Fear in Israel

Heavy vehicles loaded with robots thunder through dark tunnels. A hatch opens towards the sky.

The Propaganda Video Intended to Instill Fear in Israel

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

It 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.

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

The only thing that can prevent Iran from carrying out a revenge attack on Israel is an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza, according to three high-ranking Iranian representatives for the news agency [Reuters](https://www. reuters.

Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

The USA is sending an aircraft carrier and a robot-armed submarine to the Middle East to show support for Israel, in step with the increasing tensions in the region. .

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

More and more indicates that Hizbollah is preparing a revenge attack against Israel – without Iran. This is stated by high-ranking sources within the US intelligence community to CNN.

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

Hamas appoints a new political leader

Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the militant Islamist group to replace Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed last week in a suspected Israeli attack in Iran. .

Hamas appoints a new political leader

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

The USA is preparing to support Israel's defense if Iran and its allies launch an attack. At the same time, President Joe Biden is considering how to respond to Monday's rocket attack that injured American soldiers in Iraq.

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

American personnel have been injured in a rocket attack against the Ain Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to the US military. .

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

The Chairman of Russia's National Security Council, and former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu is visiting Iran's capital Tehran today. The meeting takes place simultaneously as tensions in the Middle East are rising after Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr were killed in targeted attacks.

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

Israelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News.

Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

Israelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News.

Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

USA pledges continued support for Israel

The US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Monday and reiterated the US's support for Israel, reports the newspaper Haaretz. .

USA pledges continued support for Israel

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Several appeals to refrain from a military escalation of the conflict in the Middle East are pouring in from an increasingly worried world. Israel's military is simultaneously urging all Israelis to be vigilant.

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Hezbollah and Israel Exchanged Fire

The Iran-backed militia group Hezbollah in Lebanon fired rockets at northern Israel on Saturday evening, in response to earlier Israeli airstrikes. .

Hezbollah and Israel Exchanged Fire

Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

The expectations were high at Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's funeral on Friday in Qatar, where he had long lived in exile. .

Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

Israel has killed Mohammad Dayf, one of Hamas' highest leaders in the Gaza Strip. This is confirmed by the defense forces IDF on X, previously Twitter.

Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

A funeral procession for Ismail Haniya is underway in Tehran, after the Hamas leader's death in an assassination attempt yesterday. Haniya will then be buried in Qatar.

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

Hezbollah confirms commander's death

Remains of Hizbollah's commander Fuad Shukr have been found in Beirut, nearly a day after Israel attacked a building in Lebanon's capital Beirut. The Islamist militia group confirms Shukr's death.

Hezbollah confirms commander's death

Netanyahu: We are fighting against evil

Terror-labeled Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniya has been killed in Tehran. Hamas blames Israel for the death – and says that it "will not go unanswered".

Netanyahu: We are fighting against evil