A woman with an infant walks past rubble in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on Sept. 16, 2024.
Israeli Occupation’s aggression on Gaza enters 351st day
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have continued their relentless aggression on Gaza for the 351st consecutive day, carrying out new massacres and targeting civilians in their homes and so-called safe areas. Refugee camps, schools, and mosques have also been hit.
Read more: Hezbollah mourns commander Ibrahim Aqil
Amid the ongoing war on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, clashes have intensified between Hezbollah and IOF along the Lebanese border. This escalation follows Israeli Occupation attacks, including the assassination of several Hezbollah leaders and fighters.
Hezbollah mourned the loss of commander Ibrahim Aqil, also known as Haj Abdel Qader, stating that "Jerusalem was always in his heart, and his greatest dream was to pray in its mosque."
Read more: Who is Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah leader targeted by Israeli Occupation in Beirut?
On Friday afternoon, Israeli Occupation Forces launched a targeted attack on a building in Beirut's southern suburbs with four missiles, destroying the structure down to the second basement level. The attack was aimed at 20 commanders from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Unit, who were holding a meeting.
In response, Hezbollah announced the destruction of an "Israeli" Merkava tank in Abu Dajaj Hill and launched a barrage of rockets, causing injuries and fires in northern "Israeli" settlements.
Palestinian Casualties in Gaza and the West Bank
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported the latest toll of casualties since Oct. 7, 2023. In the West Bank, 716 Palestinians have been killed, including 160 children, 10 women, and 9 elderly, with around 5,750 others injured.
In Gaza, 41,272 Palestinians have been killed, with approximately 95,550 wounded since the aggression began.
Read more: Hezbollah officials targeted by Israeli Occupation since October 7
