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West Asia Conflict LIVE | Israel begins simultaneous strikes on Lebanon's historic city of Baalbek after evacuation call

Hezbollah on Tuesday announced that its leader Naim Qassem would succeed slain Nasrallah as its chief. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, on the other hand, warned Hezbollah’s new leader that his appointment was “not for long”. Israel military on Wednesday issued evacuation warning to residents of Lebanese city of Baalbek, saying it was preparing attacks on Hezbollah targets. Meanwhile, a series of Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people on Wednesday. Track this and more as we bring you the latest from the West Asia conflict, only with DH!

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West Asia Conflict LIVE | Israel begins simultaneous strikes on Lebanon's historic city of Baalbek after evacuation call

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Israel passes law to ban operation of UN aid agency UNRWA

'UNRWA workers involved in terrorist activities against Israel must be held accountable. Since avoiding a humanitarian crisis is also essential, sustained humanitarian aid must remain available in Gaza now and in the future,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on social media after the vote.

29 October 2024, 01:31 IST

Israel passes law to ban operation of UN aid agency UNRWA

29 October 2024, 01:31 IST

Israel wants more peace deals with Arab countries after war, Netanyahu says

"The day after Hamas no longer controls Gaza and Hezbollah no longer sits on our northern border, we are working these days on plans to stabilize those two fronts. But the day after includes something else of utmost importance," Netanyahu said in a speech to parliament.

28 October 2024, 16:28 IST

Israel wants more peace deals with Arab countries after war, Netanyahu says

28 October 2024, 16:28 IST

Kamala Harris says she is not concerned about Trump's talks with Netanyahu

Democratic presidential candidate Harris faces Republican Trump in a tight race for the Nov 5 US elections.

27 October 2024, 16:42 IST

Kamala Harris says she is not concerned about Trump's talks with Netanyahu

27 October 2024, 16:42 IST

Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says damage should not be exaggerated

With warfare raging in Gaza and Lebanon, direct confrontation between Israel and Iran risks spiralling into a regional conflagration. But a day after the airstrikes, there was no sign they would spark another round of escalation.

27 October 2024, 10:45 IST

Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Khamenei says damage should not be exaggerated

27 October 2024, 10:45 IST

Israel’s strike on Iran was smart... now take the win

Israel has killed Yahya Sinwar, the architect of Hamas’ savagery last year; it has decapitated Hezbollah in Lebanon, severely degrading the capabilities of Khamenei's 'Axis of Resistance'; and it has humbled Iran itself. These are already huge wins.

27 October 2024, 09:38 IST

Israel’s strike on Iran was smart... now take the win

27 October 2024, 09:38 IST

Netanyahu says Israel chose targets in Iran based on its national interests

Netanyahu's office issued the statement in response to what it referred to as a "completely false" local television report that Israel had avoided striking Iranian gas and oil facilities because of US pressure.

27 October 2024, 00:59 IST

Netanyahu says Israel chose targets in Iran based on its national interests

27 October 2024, 00:59 IST

Netanyahu meets Blinken, urges political and security changes in Lebanon

Netanyahu met with Blinken for 2-1/2 hours on Tuesday and the meeting was friendly and productive, according to a statement from the prime minister's office.

22 October 2024, 16:42 IST

Netanyahu meets Blinken, urges political and security changes in Lebanon

22 October 2024, 16:42 IST

Lebanon's Hezbollah rules out negotiations during fighting with Israel

The group "takes full and sole responsibility" for targeting Netanyahu's house, Mohammad Afif, head of the Iranian-backed militant group's media office, told a press conference in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

22 October 2024, 14:24 IST

Lebanon's Hezbollah rules out negotiations during fighting with Israel

22 October 2024, 14:24 IST

Killing of Hamas leader opens way for new Gaza ceasefire talks, France's Macron tells Netanyahu

Macron, whose government has had increasingly tense public exchanges with Israel over the past few weeks, also reiterated previous calls for ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza and condemnations of Israeli army action towards UN forces in Lebanon.

21 October 2024, 17:30 IST

Killing of Hamas leader opens way for new Gaza ceasefire talks, France's Macron tells Netanyahu

21 October 2024, 17:30 IST