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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 18.10.2024.
It displays 55 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.10.2024 ⇢ The day Hezbollah escalated and Italy intervened
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Hezbollah announced a new "escalatory phase" in its conflict with Israel, targeting areas beyond Haifa with rockets and drones. The Islamic Resistance claimed to have destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank. Israel reported five soldiers killed in Lebanon combat. Italian Prime Minister Meloni visited Lebanon, declaring attacks on UNIFIL "unacceptable". Tensions rose as Lebanon's PM Mikati summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires over statements by an Iranian official. The UN chief warned of catastrophic hunger in Gaza. Hamas stated it would not release hostages until the Gaza war ends. US envoy Hochstein promised to visit Lebanon, emphasizing the need for a president and modifications to Resolution 1701. President Biden suggested a ceasefire in Lebanon might be easier to achieve than in Gaza.
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00:04⇢Sinwar's Demise: War Rages On
⌨The newspapers report on the aftermath of Yahya Sinwar's alleged elimination by Israel (LBCI, Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon). Netanyahu states the war is not over despite this development (Naharnet). Israeli forces continue their offensive in Gaza, with reports of a massacre in Jabalia (Al-Manar English). The situation has led to internal displacement in Lebanon, with families fleeing their homes (MTV Lebanon). Questions arise about potential US restrictions on weapon supplies to Israel (Lebanon24).
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الجمهورية
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Al Manar English
UN Chief Guterres: The catastrophic level of hunger and the risk of famine in Gaza is unacceptable
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10:04⇢Diplomatic Scramble as Gaza Crisis Deepens
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts. UN Chief Guterres warns of catastrophic hunger and famine risk in Gaza (Al-Manar English). An Arab diplomatic source discusses proposed solutions for post-war scenarios in Gaza and Lebanon (LBCI). Lebanon's file is being prepared for a Paris conference, with Italy's Prime Minister set to visit Beirut (Lebanon24). Concerns about potential Israeli ground incursion through the Bekaa Valley are also reported (MTV Lebanon).
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fired a salvo of rockets towards Yoav Camp in occupied Golan: statement
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The Israeli military said overnight that five soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Lebanon, taking to 19 the number of troop deaths a...
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الكتائب
حكيم: خطوة ميقاتي تضع حدًا لأي محاولات لفرض الوصاية على القرار الوطني
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Hezbollah fired Friday a volley of rockets at Israel's Yoav barracks in the occupied Golan Heights and another volley of rockets at the Zofolon are...
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14:04⇢Lebanon-Israel Border Aflame: UNIFIL Accuses, Soldiers Fall
⌨The newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. UNIFIL accuses Israel of deliberately attacking its forces and using white phosphorus (Al-Manar English). The Israeli army reports five soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon (Naharnet). Hezbollah and Israel's actions suggest the war's potential end (Lebanon24). Lebanese political figures discuss post-war scenarios, with some rejecting Hezbollah's influence (MTV Lebanon, Kataeb).
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Al Manar English
Sirens sound in Kfar Giladi, Metula and Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle: Israeli media
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Top political leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya, on Friday confirmed the death of the group’s leader, Yahya Sinwar.
Al-Hayya, in a televised stat...
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الجمهورية
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Al Manar English
Islamic Resistance targets IOF gatherings at Kfar Kila crossing and in Shlomi settlement with artillery shells and a missile barrage: statements
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived Friday in Lebanon, her office said, the first head of state or government to visit since an esc...
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الكتائب
جويل بو عبود: موقف ميقاتي من وقاحة ايران جيّد ويُبنى عليه والمطلوب أن يقتنع الحزب بأن حمايته واللبنانيين بالدولة
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20:04⇢Meloni in Beirut: UNIFIL Under Fire
⌨The newspapers report on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to Lebanon following UNIFIL strikes (Naharnet, Al Joumhouria). Meloni stated that targeting UNIFIL is unacceptable (Al Joumhouria). Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to strike Israeli forces, claiming it's in defense of Lebanon (Al-Manar English). Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met with Meloni, emphasizing Lebanon's neutrality in external conflicts (Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon).
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Al Manar English
Islamic Resistance targets a Merkava tank at Al-Abbad occupation site with a guided missile, burning it and killing or injuring all the soldiers on board: statement
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U.S. President Joe Biden has suggested that negotiating a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be easier than forging one between Isr...
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Al Manar English
Israeli media outlets report missile fire at Meron and the vicinity
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الكتائب
بالفيديو ـ غارة عنيفة على صور ومعلومات عن عملية اغتيال وبالونات حرارية فوق مناطق الشمال
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L'Orient Le Jour
Depuis le week-end dernier, le parti chiite a annoncé avoir utilisé des « missiles de qualité » sur une série de cibles israéliennes, et donné les spécifications de deux « missiles à...
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23:40⇢Missiles Over Meron: Lebanon-Israel Tensions Escalate
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Al-Manar English reports Israeli media outlets claiming missile fire at Meron and vicinity. Janoubia mentions advancements on the ground front and casualties in village attacks. Naharnet highlights Biden's suggestion that a ceasefire in Lebanon might be easier to achieve than in Gaza. MTV Lebanon reports on Iranian officers overseeing the battle.