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Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Lebanon

Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the Lebanese people in an address on Wednesday, adding that he hopes the international community will make “every effort” to stop the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

USA

World leaders gather in New York as Mid-East tensions escalate

The UN's biggest annual event sees presidents, prime ministers, monarchs and other top leaders of all 193 member states addressing the world and each other.

Europe News

Lebanese ambassador: Israeli attacks are an existential threat to us

In an interview with Euronews, Ambassador of Lebanon to Belgium Fadi Hajali called on Brussels to go one step further in imposing sanctions on Israel.

Lebanon

Tens of thousands displaced as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon

Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including a long-range projectile that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and across central Israel.

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Thousands flee southern Lebanon due to intense bombardment

Heavy Israeli bombardment on Monday forced thousands to flee southern Lebanon, with families seeking refuge in Beirut and nearby mountains.

Lebanon

Israel's 'targeted strike' in Beirut kills six, health ministry says

As the Israeli military attempts to lay waste to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, civilians have been caught in the crossfire.

Lebanon

Lebanese citizens flee the south as Israeli strikes kill hundreds

The strikes follow Sunday’s heavy exchange of fire, during which Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets, missiles and drones into northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa.

Europe News

EU's foreign policy chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as tit-for-tat attacks threaten all-out war.

Lebanon

Israel says it killed top Hezbollah commander in Beirut airstrike

The strike on Beirut's southern Dahiya district targeted and killed Ibrahim Akil, a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, as well as 10 other Hezbollah operatives, IDF chief spokesperson said.

Hungary

Exploding pager firm owner under Hungarian protection, mother says

Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono's company came under scrutiny after a Taiwanese firm said it had authorised BAC Consulting to use its name on the pagers that were detonated in fatal attacks in Lebanon and Syria.

World News

Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon as tensions spike

Meanwhile in Beirut, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed "just punishment" for the two-day walkie-talkie and pager attacks, which killed more than 30, wounded thousands and was widely believed to be carried out by Israel.

Tech News

How Hezbollah pagers could have been turned into weapons

Pagers belonging to Hezbollah operatives exploded in an attack that was allegedly planned by Israel. This is how experts are speculating they could have been detonated.

Lebanon

What was Hungarian company's role in making Hezbollah pagers?

Some 2,750 people, many of them members of Hezbollah, were injured by pagers exploding almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday.

Israel

Yemen fires long-range missile at Israel, with no casualties reported

A long-range missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli military said.

Hungary

'We want peace': Israeli football fans call for ceasefire

Israeli football fans attended a UEFA Nations League football match in Budapest on Monday eager to watch the men's national team play Italy — while also calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

Syria

Israeli strikes in Syria kill 16 and injure scores, state media says

The initial death count reported was four but this has since risen, with many more wounded.

Jordan

Four killed in shootout at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

A gunman shot three Israeli soldiers dead after driving a truck towards the Allenby Bridge crossing before being killed by Israeli Defence Forces.

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Israel's West Bank offensive in Jenin causes devastation

Israeli forces have launched their deadliest raid in the West Bank since the Gaza conflict began, focusing on the Jenin refugee camp.

West Bank

Israeli army withdraws from Jenin after 10-day assault, reports say

Hundreds of Israeli forces target Jenin in the largest operation in the occupied West Bank since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel

Tel Aviv protesters demand release of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Protesters say the Israeli government hasn't done enough to secure the release of their loved ones and accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of potentially derailing talks with new demands.

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