'Israel' intensifies airstrikes on southern Beirut

Since Sept. 23, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have been intensifying their airstrikes on southern Beirut, as well as in southern and eastern Lebanon.

Early Tuesday, the "Israeli" military announced a “limited, localized, and targeted ground operation” against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.

The clashes have resulted in the deaths of several "Israeli" soldiers. Hezbollah confirmed that it has been engaging in battles with IOF since Wednesday morning, after "Israeli" troops attempted to infiltrate Lebanese territory.

Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly in consultations with security officials to discuss responses to what is being called an Iranian attack. The "Israeli" army has named seven soldiers who died in the fighting in southern Lebanon, revealing their identities as follows:

• Captain Harel Ettinger, 23, from Mali, a team leader in the "Egoz" Commando Unit.
• Captain Itai Ariel Giat, 23, from Shoham, an engineering officer in the "Yaalom" Combat Engineering Corps.
• Major Noam Barzilai, 22, from Kochav Yair, a fighter in the "Egoz" Unit.
• Major Or Mansour, 21, from Beit Aryeh, a fighter in the "Egoz" Unit.
• Major Nizar Itkin, 21, from Kiryat Ata, a fighter in the "Egoz" Unit.
• Sergeant Almaken Tareef, 21, from Jerusalem, a fighter in the Golani Brigade.
• Sergeant Ido Breuer, 21, from Minas Zion, a fighter in the Golani Brigade.

Key Developments:

- US State Department: The G7 will impose sanctions on Iran.

- US State Department: Blinken spoke to allies about the response to Iran.

- US State Department: We have not ruled out efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza due to events in Lebanon.

- US State Department: We are discussing with "Israel" the nature of its response to Iran, as Tehran's escalation is unprecedented.

- "Israeli" army: 102 missiles were launched from Lebanese territory on Wednesday evening.

- Hebrew Broadcasting Authority: The security cabinet decided to carry out a harsh response to the Iranian attack.

- Hebrew Broadcasting Authority: The response to Iran will be severe but will not lead to a regional war.

- Hebrew Broadcasting Authority: Several factors are influencing the expected response, including the US elections.

- Iran's representative at the Security Council: The occupation is pushing the region toward an unprecedented disaster.

- Iran's representative at the Security Council: Washington does not allow the Council to take on its responsibilities.

- Iran's representative at the Security Council: The Iranian attack was in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.

- Iran's representative at the Security Council: The occupation has violated Iranian sovereignty.

- US Deputy Secretary of State: "Israel" is not the only one thinking about responding to the Iranian attack; the US is also.

- US Deputy Secretary of State: "Israel" faces security challenges, and its reactions are legitimate.

- US Deputy Secretary of State: Most active parties do not seek to escalate the conflict.

- Russian Representative to the UN: "Israel intends to handle the crisis it created for a direct confrontation with Iran."

- Russian Representative to the UN: "We demand Washington pressure Israel to ceasefire in Gaza."

- Russian Representative to the UN: "We call for a return to negotiations to achieve an independent Palestinian state."

- Russian Representative to the UN: "Criticizes comments made by the Israeli Foreign Minister regarding Guterres."

- Netanyahu: "I extend my condolences to the families of our soldiers who were killed today in Lebanon; we are in the midst of a difficult war."

- Netanyahu: "We are in a tough war against the Iranian axis that seeks to destroy us."

- "Israeli" Media: "Hezbollah fighters detonated an explosive device against an Israeli infantry unit in the town of Yaron, southern Lebanon."

- Hezbollah: "Destroyed three Merkava tanks with guided missiles while advancing toward the town of Maroun al-Ras."

- Explosions near "Israeli" embassies: Two explosions and gunfire were reported near embassies in Denmark and Sweden. Danish police confirmed that the blasts were caused by hand grenades.

- "Israeli" Military Losses: The military acknowledged the deaths of eight soldiers and officers during the battles in southern Lebanon.

- International Condemnation: The French representative at the UN condemned Iranian attacks on Israeli Occupation, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged for an immediate ceasefire, warning against the risk of a large-scale war in Lebanon. Guterres also condemned the October 7 Hamas attack from last year, calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.

- Hezbollah Strikes: Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting IOF between Adaisseh and Misgav Am with a guided missile, inflicting casualties.

- US Defense Response: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that American forces intercepted several Iranian-launched missiles in the Middle East and stated that the US would protect its forces and interests in the region without hesitation.

- Iran-Israeli Occupation Tensions: Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Iran had made a significant mistake with its recent missile attacks and would face consequences. Israeli media also confirmed the death of a third "Egoz" Unit soldier in ongoing clashes with Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon.

- Hezbollah Ambush: Hezbollah reported detonating an explosive device that targeted Israeli forces attempting to outflank the town of Yaroun, resulting in casualties.

- Israeli Occupation airstrike on Hezbollah Compound: The "Israeli" military claimed to have destroyed a Hezbollah combat compound in southern Lebanon, which included a missile launch platform.

- Military Challenges: The "Israeli" army admitted that a commando unit was caught in a Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon. Despite a complex and dangerous situation with heavy gunfire, medical rescue units were dispatched to the scene to assist the wounded soldiers.

- Netanyahu's Warning: Netanyahu held consultations with his security chiefs, declaring that Iran would pay a heavy price for its attacks. He also criticized any global leaders not clearly condemning the Iranian strikes.

- Diplomatic Tensions: Israeli Occupation rejected an American-French proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, as tensions with Hezbollah and Iran continue to rise.

As the situation escalates, both Israeli Occupation and Hezbollah have exchanged warnings and strikes, with no immediate end to the violence in sight.