Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets into central Israel on Tuesday, setting off air raid sirens in the country’s most populated areas but causing no apparent damage or injuries, a few hours before US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in the region on a mission to restart stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The rocket fire came as Israel stepped up its strikes in Lebanon, targeting a Hezbollah-run financial institution, and as the US pushed to resume cease-fire talks in Gaza following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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“Tonight, I am going to declassify intelligence on a site that we did not strike—where Hezbollah has millions of dollars in gold and cash—in Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker. Where is the bunker located? Directly under Al-Sahel Hospital in the heart of Beirut.” Listen to IDF Spox. RAdm. Daniel Hagari as he exposes Hezbollah’s finance hub hidden underneath a hospital:
“Tonight, I am going to declassify intelligence on a site that we did not strike—where Hezbollah has millions of dollars in gold and cash—in Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker. Where is the bunker located? Directly under Al-Sahel Hospital in the heart of Beirut.”
Listen to IDF Spox.… pic.twitter.com/SjMZQpKqoJ
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 21, 2024
A 10-storey building in #Lebanon’s capital #Beirut destroyed by #Israel’s bombardment. Indiscriminate & disproportionate attacks and attacks on civilians & civilian properties are #WarCrimes . Countries supplying the #Weapons share the responsibility.
A 10-storey building in #Lebanon’s capital #Beirut destroyed by #Israel’s bombardment. Indiscriminate & disproportionate attacks and attacks on civilians & civilian properties are #WarCrimes . Countries supplying the #Weapons share the responsibility.
pic.twitter.com/DqCNruVvSc— Donatella Rovera (@DRovera) October 22, 2024
Israel is hitting all branches Al Qard Al Hassan Association with 30 branches across Lebanon and 15 in and around Beirut
Israel is hitting all branches Al Qard Al Hassan Association with 30 branches across Lebanon and 15 in and around Beirut https://t.co/nyFNLUTCBH pic.twitter.com/XAPcFwS8jR
— #EBluemountain1 🎗 (@EBluemountain1) October 20, 2024
Why isn’t Lebanon declaring war on Israel? MEMO explains why Lebanon doesn’t fight back against Israel’s vicious aerial assault on Beirut and ground invasion in southern Lebanon. The real answer lies in the recent history of the Lebanese Armed Forces, their limited role in the civil war, and the fact they are believed to be secondary to Hezbollah’s armed wing in terms of military power and ability. Another dilemma for the Lebanese government is that the US provides money and weapons for its military and police, while it relies on Hezbollah politically to keep control of the country. And while Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati recognises that Israel is violating the country’s sovereignty, does his government have a red line that would mean Lebanon fights back against Israel?
Why isn't Lebanon declaring war on Israel?
MEMO explains why Lebanon doesn't fight back against Israel's vicious aerial assault on Beirut and ground invasion in southern Lebanon. The real answer lies in the recent history of the Lebanese Armed Forces, their limited role in the… pic.twitter.com/wvx8rvaZG5
— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) October 22, 2024
