At least 40 people are reported to have been killed in eastern Lebanon by Israeli attacks on Wednesday, according to Lebanese health authorities. On Wednesday, Israel also issued new warnings for an area in Beirut's southern suburbs – at the same time as Hezbollah's new leader held a speech.
WorldIsraeli fighter jets attack southern Beirut in raids targeting Islamist Hezbollah's strongholds. A border crossing between Lebanon and Syria was also attacked.
WorldUp to 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Baalbek area in eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's Health Minister. Israel claims to have attacked Hezbollah's command centers.
WorldThe Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem as new leader. A safe hand, according to Middle East expert Rouzbeh Parsi. The question is whether Qassem, who according to Israeli reports is said to have fled to Iran earlier in October, has the ability to rebuild the battered militia movement.
ConflictsThey pull out the wounded from the rubble and care for them in hospitals – but are now themselves falling victim to Israel's attacks. Over 160 healthcare and rescue workers have been killed in the war in Lebanon. Israel's heavy bombardment is causing more and more hospitals to close.
WorldIsrael has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately.
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