Lebanon's Hezbollah attacked Israel's Golani military base on Sunday night. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), four soldiers were killed and at least 58 wounded in the attack. Out of which 7 are seriously injured.
The attack took place in Binyamina Town, Haifa, 40 miles from the capital Tel Aviv. Israel has said that we are with the families of the slain soldiers. We do not want anyone to spread rumors and reveal the names of the injured on such an occasion.
“We are investigating the incident,” Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. How any drone could enter Israel's airspace without any warning is under investigation. We should have had better security. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for the attack. The organization said they rained drones on an IDF training base. Hezbollah said it detonated an explosion at a site where Israeli soldiers were present. They were making plans to prepare for an attack on Lebanon.
On the other hand, Israel also launched an airstrike on a school in central Gaza on Monday morning. 22 people have died in this attack. Around 80 have been injured at the same time. More than 42,000 people have been killed in the ongoing Israeli attack in Gaza for the past one year.
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More than 300 people have died in Gaza in the last 9 days due to Israeli bombardment.
Rescue workers put out a fire after an Israeli attack in central Gaza
A scene after Israel's attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza.
100 American soldiers will be deployed in Israel to operate the anti-missile system
After the attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, the US has decided to send the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to strengthen Israel's air defense system. 100 American soldiers will also be sent to monitor it.
The US Defense Department Pentagon said that THAAD will further strengthen Israel's air defense system. THAAD and special forces will be sent to Israel within a week. THAAD is designed to deter ballistic missile attacks. THAAD missiles are fired from truck-mounted launchers.
China expressed displeasure over the deployment of THADD in South Korea
According to Al Jazeera, the THAAD battery consists of six truck-mounted launchers, 48 interceptors, radar equipment. It requires 94 soldiers to run it. America has 7 THAAD. In July 2016, China and North Korea expressed displeasure over the THAAD deployment in South Korea. After the attack on October 7 last year, the US deployed THAAD in the Middle East. Earlier in 2019, America sent THAAD to Israel for training.
Hezbollah attacked with Iranian drones
According to information obtained by The Times of Israel, preliminary investigations revealed that two Hezbollah drones entered Israeli airspace from the sea. Both were 'Mirsad' drones. In Iran it is known as Ababil-ti. It is used in suicide attacks. This drone can carry up to 40 kg of explosives.
Israel's attacks in Lebanon increase…
October 13: Israeli tanks enter a UN base in Lebanon
- On October 13, Israeli forces attacked the United Nations base in Ramiyah, Lebanon. Two Israeli army tanks broke through the base's main gate and entered the complex. The incident took place around 4:30 in the morning.
- Peacekeepers present at the base were present in the shelters when the Israeli tanks entered the base. When the peacekeepers protested, the Israeli soldiers left the base after 45 minutes.
- Firing also took place 100 meters from the base, where heavy smoke was billowing. The smoke was seeping into the base, causing eye irritation and breathing problems for 15 peacekeepers.
October 12: An Israeli attack kills 13 Lebanese
- Israel also attacked two cities in Lebanon on October 12. One of these 'Barja' is 32 kilometers from Beirut, where the majority of the Sunni population lives. Four people were killed here in the Israeli attack. Hezbollah is a Shia organization, so Israel has so far targeted Shia areas during the Lebanon war.
- According to American media house CNN, this is the first time an attack has taken place in a Sunni town. At the same time, 9 people were killed in an Israeli attack in Mysra, northern Lebanon. Israel, on the other hand, has claimed that Hezbollah fired 300 projectiles (small missiles) at them on Saturday.
- Lebanon's health ministry said 51 people were killed and 174 wounded in an Israeli attack in Lebanon on Saturday.
Israel may attack Iran's military bases
Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel on October 1 to avenge the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. The US suspects that Israel may now target Iranian military bases in retaliation. American media house NBC has given this information citing American officials.
According to the report, the US does not believe that Israel will target Iran's nuclear sites in retaliation. However, the possibility of an attack on Iran's energy infrastructure has also arisen.
At the same time, Iran has told the US and some countries in the Middle East that they will surely respond if Israel attacks. Netanyahu will hold another cabinet meeting today amid tensions with Iran.
How to retaliate against Iran's attack will be discussed on October 1. Before this, a meeting was also held on Friday. However, no decision could be taken.
Davao-Hamas wanted to attack Israel with Iran The attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7 last year was planned two years ago in 2021. Hamas also appealed to Iran and Hezbollah to support the attack.
The American media house New York Times has made this disclosure based on the documents of the meeting of Hamas in the hands of the Israeli army. The NYT claims it has access to 10 Hamas meetings.
One of these meetings was held between Iranian commander Mohammad Saeed Ezadi and senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials. It has been claimed that Hamas asked Izadi and Hezbollah to cooperate in attacking key Israeli targets.
To this, Izadi and Hezbollah said that they support the objective of attacking Israel but that it will take time to create the environment for an attack. Iran and Hezbollah have denied the allegations. Iran has said that there is no truth in these documents. He had no information about Hamas planning for the October 7 attack.
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