Hezbollah alone will decide whether Lebanon - already on the brink of collapse - gets dragged into Israel-
The possibility of Hezbollah joining the conflict between Israel and Hamas raises questions about the group's priorities. Historically, Lebanon has been deeply affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with tensions spilling over into the country. Hezbollah, which operates within Lebanon's sectarian system, is Lebanon's strongest political and military force and enjoys support from Iran. However, Lebanon is already facing severe economic and political crises, and being dragged into another war could push the country further towards collapse. The decision to go to war ultimately lies with Hezbollah and Iran, rather than the Lebanese government. Key Points
Economic TimesHezbollah dragging Lebanon toward war: Israel
As Israels military battles Gazabased Hamas, following the groups deadly attacks on southern Israel on Oct. 7, it has also been facing the threat to the north posed by Hezbollah, which last fought a war with its neighbour in 2006. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael, Hezbollah exchange artillery, rocket fire
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah engaged in artillery and rocket fire following a deadly attack by Palestinian gunmen on Israel. The attack resulted in hundreds of casualties on both sides. Hezbollah launched guided rockets and artillery onto three posts in solidarity with the Palestinians, while Israel retaliated with artillery fire. The UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is working to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. The exchange of fire has raised concerns of a wider conflict between Israel and other factions in the region. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael blames Hamas for multiple rockets launched from Lebanon
The Israeli military said 34 rockets were launched from Lebanon, of which 25 were intercepted by its Iron Dome anti-missile system. Israel's ambulance service said one man had sustained minor shrapnel injuries. Key Points
India TodayIsrael asks Lebanese civilians south of Litani to evacuate, hinting at path of ground incursion
Area between Litani river in south Lebanon & Blue Line—withdrawal line of Israeli forces from country in 2000—mandated by UNSC as buffer zone. But Hezbollah continues to operate there. Key Points
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Hamas deputy head Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut, Hezbollah says
Saleh Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. He also headed the group's presence in the West Bank. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesTear gas, clashes as Lebanon protesters try to storm govt HQ
The retired soldiers and policemen demanding better pay clashed with riot police and troops. Several people suffered breathing problems from the tear gas. The protesters hurled stones at the officers protecting the government headquarters and repeatedly tried to break through the fence. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesIsraelis on edge as fears grow of wider Lebanon conflict
In the seaside haven of Nahariya, the shock still lingers on Daniel Bussidan's face. But people in Nahariya are preparing for the worst. I'm scared from the attack, said the 26-year-old who works in his father's pastry shop on the Mediterranean resort's eucalyptus-lined main street. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed over 490 people, including women and children, in the deadliest attack since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The strikes targeted Hezbollah, leading to mass evacuations in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged civilians to evacuate. The conflict has escalated fears of an all-out war. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli forces bombard Hezbollah in Lebanon
Lebanese security sources told Reuters there were atleast 16 airstrikes in quick succession on the Suluki Valley, describing them as the densest bombardment of a single location since border-area hostilities began three months ago. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia has been trading fire across Lebanon's southern border with Israeli forces in support of Palestinian ally Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Key Points
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Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
Israel and Hezbollah engaged in intense cross-border fighting after a top Hamas leader's killing, escalating tensions. Hezbollah fired rockets towards Israel, targeting an air surveillance base, while Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon, resulting in casualties. The U.S. dispatched Antony Blinken on an urgent Middle East tour to mitigate regional conflict risks. The EU urged restraint, emphasizing Lebanon's vulnerability. The situation is fraught, with fears of further escalation amid a complex web of regional dynamics involving Hamas, Iran, and neighboring countries. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael starts calling up reservists after deadly attacks
Israel began calling up police and Army reservists on Saturday after separate attacks killed three persons, including an Italian tourist, in Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank. Violence has surged since the Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque on Wednesday, with Israel bombarding both Gaza and Lebanon in response to rocket fire by Palestinian militants. Key Points
The HinduAs Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on its northern border
The possibility of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia joining the Israel-Hamas war is being closely watched as it could significantly impact the conflict. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has so far remained on the sidelines, but an Israeli ground offensive could prompt their full involvement. Israel is concerned about Hezbollah's arsenal of rockets and missiles, as well as their precision-guided capabilities. Key Points
Economic TimesMissile from Lebanon kills two Israeli civilians
Two civilians were killed in northern Israel on Sunday after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon hit their home in a town near the border, raising new... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHezbollah, Israel trade fire on Lebanon's border
Hezbollah, one of the Middle East's most powerful militias, said it hit an Israeli army post with guided missiles in response to the killing of some of its fighters earlier this week. In a statement broadcast on the group's Al-Manar television, it claimed the attack injured Israeli soldiers. Key Points
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Attacks in Tel Aviv, West Bank kill 3 as tension between Israel, Palestine escalate
The tension between Israel and Palestine continues to escalate in the days following the raid by Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque. Three people were killed in attacks by the Palestinian side while ISrael launched aisrstrike in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Key Points
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