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Arab League chief calls on international community to back Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit called on the international community on Monday to support Lebanon in the face of the Israeli offensive and its impacts, particularly the attacks on civilian areas. In…
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Israel launches ground invasion in southern Lebanon
In the early hours of Tuesday, massive Israeli strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut following the initiation of “limited” and “localised” ground operations in the Lebanese capital, according to local media…
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IDF launches ‘localised’ ground raids on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Beirut: In the early hours of Tuesday, massive Israeli strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut following the initiation of “limited” and “localised” ground operations in the Lebanese capital, according to local…
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Lebanon ready to implement UN resolution, deploy army on southern border: PM
Beirut: Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that his country is ready to implement UN Resolution 1701 to ease tensions on its southern border with Israel. Mikati, speaking after meeting Parliament…
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Israeli Defence Minister warns ‘next phase’ in conflict with Hezbollah
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has warned of an impending new phase in Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, amid reports of planned ground operations in Lebanon. “The next phase of the war…
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Germany evacuates citizens from Lebanon
Berlin: Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence has said that an Air Force A321 aircraft flew to Beirut to evacuate German citizens from Lebanon amid rising concerns in the region. On Monday, the…
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Netanyahu ‘biggest terrorist’, says Mehbooba Mufti
The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “biggest terrorist after Adolf Hitler,” accusing him…
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Watch: Thousands in Lucknow rally to honor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Thousands of demonstrators came out on the roads in Lucknow at key historical sites including Chota Imambara, Ghantaghar, and Bada Imambara to protest the assassination of Hezbollah commander Syed Hassan Nasrallah who…
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Over 100 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon: Ministry
Beirut: At least 105 people were killed and 359 injured in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry. The highest death toll was in the South Governorate, where 48…
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Saudi Arabia expresses ‘great concern’ over escalation in Lebanon
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is closely monitoring the recent escalation of violence in Lebanon with “great concern,” according to the kingdom’s Foreign Ministry on early Monday. The Ministry underscored the necessity of safeguarding…
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Israel bans gatherings of over 1,000 people in central region
Jerusalem: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people in central Israel. The IDF’s Home Front Command tightened its directives on gatherings following…
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‘No knowledge of or participation in’ Israel’s Beirut attack: US
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said he is waiting for more information before commenting on Israel’s airstrikes in Beirut, reiterating that the US was not involved in the Israel Defense Forces…
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Int’l warrant for Indian-origin man linked to Hezbollah pager blasts issued
In a big development, the Norwegian authorities have issued an international warrant for Rison Joe, a 39-year-old Indian-born entrepreneur following his alleged link to the tragic pager explosions in Lebanon that resulted…
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Death toll in 115 Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon rises to 60
Beirut: The death toll from 115 Israeli airstrikes on various regions in Lebanon rose to 60, the Health Ministry reported on Friday. Israel conducted attacks across Lebanon on Thursday, the ministry noted,…
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‘Leave Lebanon’: Indian Embassy to its citizens amid Israeli attack
Jerusalem: The Indian Embassy in Beirut has urged its nationals to avoid travel to Lebanon due to escalating violence and “strongly advised” those present there to exercise extreme caution and leave the…
