Lebanon

Israel says it killed another high-ranking Hezbollah official. Here’s the latest – National

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Israel says it killed another high-ranking Hezbollah official. Here’s the latest – National

The Israeli military said Sunday it killed Nabil Kaouk, another high-ranking Hezbollah official, a day after the Lebanese militant group confirmed the death of multiple commanders, including longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah. This also came hours after an Israeli airstrike on northeast Lebanon killed 11 people. Israel says it’s carrying out attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the number of … Read more

Israel Again Strikes Hezbollah’s Beirut Stronghold

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Israel Again Strikes Hezbollah’s Beirut Stronghold

Jerusalem: Israel carried out a fresh attack Sunday on Hezbollah’s southern Beirut bastion, a Lebanese security official told AFP, with the Israeli military announcing a “precise strike”. The latest attack came days after a similar strike killed the group’s powerful leader Hassan Nasrallah, sending tensions soaring amid intensive Israeli strikes on the country’s east, south … Read more

Lebanon: Fleeing families sleep on streets after Israeli strikes shake Beirut – National

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Lebanon: Fleeing families sleep on streets after Israeli strikes shake Beirut – National

Smoke was still rising from Beirut’s southern suburbs Saturday morning, visible to many of the families who had fled their homes there the night before to escape Israel’s massive bombardment. It had been a harrowing night — getting out amid earthshaking explosions, looking in vain for space in one of the overflowing schools-turned-shelters. By the … Read more

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israeli army says

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israeli army says

A portrait of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah sits amid destruction in a area targeted overnight by Israeli airstrikes in Saksakiyeh on September 26, 2024. Mahmoud Zayyat | Afp | Getty Images The Israeli army on Saturday officially announced the killing of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, one day after carrying out a large-scale attack on Lebanon. … Read more

Israel targets Hezbollah leader with massive strike on Beirut headquarters – National

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Israel targets Hezbollah leader with massive strike on Beirut headquarters – National

The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut on Friday in a series of massive explosions that targeted the leader of the militant group and leveled multiple high-rise apartment buildings. The biggest blast to hit the Lebanese capital in the past year appeared likely to push the escalating conflict closer to full-fledged war. At least … Read more

Family of Canadian couple killed in Lebanon describes ‘horrific scenes’ – National

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Family of Canadian couple killed in Lebanon describes ‘horrific scenes’ – National

The son of a Canadian couple killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Monday said he had to witness “horrific scenes” just to be able to identify his parents’ bodies. Daad and Hussein Tabaja, 69 and 75, were among those killed in Israeli strikes on Monday. The Tabajas first came to Canada in 1989 but … Read more

Canada begins commercially assisted departures from Lebanon – National

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Canada begins commercially assisted departures from Lebanon – National

The Canadian government on Friday began coordinating commercially assisted departures for Canadians looking to get out of Lebanon amid mounting violence, Global News has learned. Global Affairs Canada is reserving blocks of seats on commercial flights for Canadian citizens as it becomes increasingly difficult to book seats independently, sources in two government departments said. The … Read more

Canada readying troops in case of Lebanon evacuations: sources – National

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Canada readying troops in case of Lebanon evacuations: sources – National

The Canadian Armed Forces is changing its posture to the crisis in Lebanon and increasing troops in the region to give the government more flexibility — including the ability to move quickly if an evacuation of Canadian citizens is ordered, Global News has learned. Canada’s plan has been ready for months and some assets have … Read more

US, Allies Call For 21-day Ceasefire On Israel-Lebanon Border

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US, Allies Call For 21-day Ceasefire On Israel-Lebanon Border

The United States and its allies have called for a 21-day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, effective immediately. The proposed pause, endorsed by a 12-nation bloc, including the UK, EU and several Arab states, comes amid intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly 600 people and displaced roughly 5 lakh people … Read more

2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National

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2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National

Two Canadians have been killed in Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah escalates. Global Affairs Canada confirmed the deaths, with the agency telling Global News on Wednesday that it was “aware of the deaths of two Canadian citizens” and “officials stand ready to provide consular assistance.” GAC did not … Read more