Israel has announced that additional troops, including soldiers from the Golani Brigade, 188th Armored Brigade, 6th Infantry Brigade, and other forces, are joining the ground invasion into southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah terror targets. The IDF is accompanied by the IAF and the 282nd Artillery Brigade in these raids.
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s caretaker government is working to maintain communication services after Israeli airstrikes destroyed telecomms equipment in south Beirut. In Gaza, Israeli military strikes have killed at least 60 Palestinians, with reports of casualties in Khan Younis and Gaza City.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has threatened retaliation for Iran’s missile attack, urging the international community to stand against Iran’s aggression. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the US against intervening, while Germany called for an end to attacks on Israel.
Reports indicate that over 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon and over 40,000 in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict. Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to widen their attacks on Israel, targeting US and UK interests.
In Denmark, explosions occurred near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, and Israel has issued warnings for Lebanese residents to flee villages to avoid attacks. Air raid alerts have been sounded in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, with reports of clashes and heavy fighting against Hezbollah forces.
In the US, vice-presidential candidates addressed the situation in the Middle East, with differing stances on support for Israel. Ongoing debates and tensions continue as the conflict escalates in the region.
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