insert_link World Lebanon says a million people may be displaced as Israel continues air strikes Lebanon says a million people may be displaced as Israel continues air strikes. The country's health ministry says over 50 people were killed in on Sunday. Israel says it has also attacked military targets of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. Chris Watts works with the charity Future Academy in refugee camps in Lebanon. todaySeptember 30, 2024 16
insert_link World Israel Launches Air Strikes in Yemen, Targeting Houthi Military Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions Israel has announced it has conducted extensive air strikes in Yemen, focusing on what it describes as military targets associated with the Houthi regime, which it labels as terrorist. These targets included a seaport, weapons depots, and various infrastructure sites. In retaliation for Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, the Iran-backed Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Israel, also affecting global trade through the Red Sea. The air strikes coincide […] todaySeptember 30, 2024 14
insert_link 2 1 Oshiwambo Omuwiliki wongudu yo Hezbollah mo Lebanon, adipawa komatanga a Israeli Omatanga eameno lopakwaita a Israeli, nena okwati okwa dipaya omukwateli komesho womatanga ahomata ongudu yo Hezebollah mo Lebanon oo atumbulwa nedina Hassan Nasrallah. Oshikundaneki sho Africanews nena osha lopota kutya, Hassan Nasrallah okwa dipaelelwa moshiponokela shomatanga omewangadjo oo aholoka moshitopolwa sha Beirut onghela. Omatanga okwati oshiponokela osha holoka pefimbo ewiliko letanga lo Hezbollah lali lakashakena peembonge davo mo Dahiyeh, oshilando tashi hangwa moumbuwanhu wa Beirut. Omatanga a Israeli taa popi […] todaySeptember 28, 2024 15 1 2
insert_link World A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all By Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative cross-border skirmishes as onlookers warn that this escalating war of attrition could land the region in all-out conflict. The past few days have made that devastating scenario closer to a reality. First came Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie attack, an unprecedented assault on Hezbollah’s communications that injured thousands of the […] todaySeptember 23, 2024 18
insert_link World More wireless devices, and walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon A series of deadly attacks have rocked Lebanon, with walkie-talkie bombs claiming at least 20 lives and injuring 450 in a recent assault targeting Hezbollah. This follows a day of violence involving pager blasts that resulted in 12 deaths, including children, and left thousands injured nationwide. In response to the escalating conflict, the Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in six locations. These military actions came shortly after […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 15
insert_link World Will the exploding pager attack be the spark that ignites an Israel-Hezbollah war? By Amin Saikal, Australian National University The alleged Israeli attack on members of Hezbollah via their pagers is another ominous development propelling the Middle East towards a full-scale regional war. It leaves Hezbollah with little option but to retaliate with the full support of the Iran-led “axis of resistance”. The sophistication and impact of targeting the pagers is unprecedented. The attack resulted in at least 11 deaths, […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 28
insert_link World Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications A police officer examines a damaged car after thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Sept. 17, 2024. AP Photo/Hussein Malla By Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Electronic pagers across Lebanon exploded simultaneously on Sept. 17, 2024, killing 12 and wounding more than 2,700. The following day, another wave of explosions in the country came from detonating walkie-talkies. The attacks appeared to target members of the […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 26
insert_link World UN Humanitarian Representative Warns of Catastrophic Consequences of Full-Scale War in Lebanon The United Nations has been told of both heightened tensions and anxieties in Lebanon, amid concerns of war breaking out there. Near-daily exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia, Hezbollah, have continued since the beginning of the war in Gaza last October. Here's Mitch McCann corresponding for us: todayAugust 21, 2024 10
insert_link World Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in US for talks Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is in Washington, D.C. for crucial talks about the conflict in Gaza and rising tensions on the Lebanon border, which are increasing fears of a broader war. He will meet with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director William Burns, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, emphasizing the significance of these discussions as Israel deals with multiple […] todayJune 25, 2024 17