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02.10.2024

The day Israel and Hezbollah clashed on Lebanese soil

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.10.2024.

It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.10.2024 โ‡ข The day Israel and Hezbollah clashed on Lebanese soil
โŒจFollowing Iran's missile attack on Israel, tensions escalated dramatically in the Middle East. Israel vowed retaliation against Iran, with reports suggesting plans to target Iranian oil fields. The conflict expanded as Israel sent more troops into Lebanon, engaging in direct combat with Hezbollah. The IDF reported eight soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation. Throughout the day, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, while Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut. The international community responded, with the US stating it would not support an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. In other news, the US vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance took place, focusing on immigration and economic issues. Additionally, the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis, meeting with a young photographer battling cancer.
02.10.2024
00:02

00:09 (23:09)โ‡ขIran's Missile Barrage: Middle East on the Brink

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Iran's massive missile attack on Israel, with around 180 missiles fired (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian). Israel claims to have intercepted most missiles and vows retaliation (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Times). The UK confirms involvement in defending Israel (Daily Mail). Fears of an all-out war in the Middle East escalate (The Mirror, The Sun), with Iran threatening further attacks if Israel retaliates (The Guardian).
00:33
The Guardian

Netanyahu says โ€˜Iran made a big mistakeโ€™; IDF launches fresh strikes on Beirut

00:33 (23:33 in your timezone)
02:01
BBC

Watch as VP rivals Walz and Vance face off in election debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
02:01 (01:01 in your timezone)
02:09
02:33
BBC

Watch as Walz and Vance pressed on immigration and economy in VP debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
02:33 (01:33 in your timezone)
02:34
02:41
BBC

Watch as Walz and Vance clash on immigration and economy in VP debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
02:41 (01:41 in your timezone)

02:42 (01:42)โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Back: Beirut Under Fire

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Israel's response to Iran's missile attack (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Times). Israel has launched new strikes on Beirut and vows further retaliation. Netanyahu warns Iran "made a big mistake," while Iran threatens "vast destruction" if Israel retaliates. The UK confirms its forces' involvement in defending Israel against the Iranian barrage.
03:05
BBC

Watch as Walz and Vance spar in policy-focused VP debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
03:05 (02:05 in your timezone)
03:06
03:13
BBC

Watch as Walz and Vance spar in policy-heavy VP debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
03:13 (02:13 in your timezone)
04:01
BBC

Walz and Vance clash over Capitol riot in policy-heavy debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates are meeting in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
04:01 (03:01 in your timezone)
04:25
BBC

Walz and Vance focus attacks on presidential candidates in civil VP debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's running mates faced-off in New York City for their only debate of the campaign.
04:25 (03:25 in your timezone)
04:34
05:13
The Guardian

Region braces for further escalation after Iran missile attack; IDF launches strikes on Beirut

05:13 (04:13 in your timezone)
06:01
BBC

Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile barrage, as Israel launches new Beirut strikes

Israel resumes air strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, hours after Iran launched a massive attack with ballistic missiles.
06:01 (05:01 in your timezone)

06:02 (05:02)โ‡ขIsrael Strikes Back: Beirut Under Fire

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel's retaliation against Iran's missile attack (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Times). Israel has launched new strikes on Beirut and vows further action. Netanyahu warns Iran "will pay" for its "big mistake," while the US promises "severe consequences." The UK confirms its forces' involvement in defending Israel against the Iranian barrage.
06:08
06:26
The Guardian

Reports of fresh clashes in southern Lebanon; IDF launches strikes on Beirut

06:26 (05:26 in your timezone)
06:34
06:42
06:50
New Statesman
There can be no peace until there is regime change inside Iran.
06:50 (05:50 in your timezone)
07:06
07:22
07:22
07:22

07:22 (06:22)โ‡ขIsrael's Looming Retaliation: Middle East on Edge

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Israel's impending retaliation against Iran following the latter's missile attack (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Times). Israel vows a "significant" and "painful" response, with potential targeting of Iran's oil assets. The UK confirms its forces' involvement in defending Israel. Fresh clashes in southern Lebanon and Israeli strikes on Beirut are also reported (The Guardian, Sky News).
07:30
07:45
BBC

Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile attack, as Israel sends more troops to Lebanon

Hezbollah says it repelled an Israeli ground attack in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, after Israel announced its ground offensive on Tuesday.
07:45 (06:45 in your timezone)
07:53
The Guardian

IDF sends more troops to Lebanon following Iranian missile attack on Israel

07:53 (06:53 in your timezone)
08:02

08:26 (07:26)โ‡ขIsrael's Two-Front Fury: Iran in Crosshairs, Lebanon Ablaze

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Israel's impending retaliation against Iran following the latter's missile attack (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Sky News, The Times). Netanyahu vows a "significant" and "painful" response, potentially targeting Iran's oil assets. Simultaneously, Israel has sent more troops to Lebanon, with reports of clashes in the south (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News).
08:41
08:49
BBC

Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile attack, as Israel sends more troops into Lebanon

Hezbollah says it repelled an Israeli ground attack in southern Lebanon, close to the border, on Wednesday.
08:49 (07:49 in your timezone)
09:06
09:38
09:54
10:02
10:50

10:50 (09:50)โ‡ขIsrael's Two-Front Fury: Iran Targeted, Lebanon Ablaze

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Israel's impending retaliation against Iran following the missile attack (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, New Statesman, Sky News, The Sun). Netanyahu vows Iran "will pay," with potential strikes on oil fields. Simultaneously, Israel has sent more troops to Lebanon, with Hezbollah reportedly firing rockets (BBC News, Daily Mail, Sky News). The UK confirms its forces' involvement in defending Israel (The Jewish Chronicle).
11:38
The Guardian

Israel declares UN general secretary โ€˜persona non grataโ€™; IDF sends more troops to Lebanon

11:38 (10:38 in your timezone)
11:38
11:46
The Guardian

Israel bars UN general secretary from entering country; IDF sends more troops to Lebanon

11:46 (10:46 in your timezone)
11:46
12:02
12:02
12:08
12:10
BBC

Israel and Hezbollah fighting on the ground in Lebanon after Israeli invasion

Israel's military reports "close-range encounters" inside Lebanon, while Hezbollah also announces clashes.
12:10 (11:10 in your timezone)

12:10 (11:10)โ‡ขIsrael's Ground Incursion: Lebanon Aflame

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces are engaged in ground clashes with Hezbollah inside Lebanon (BBC News, Sky News, The Times). Israel has barred the UN Secretary-General from entering the country (The Guardian, Sky News). Meanwhile, Nigel Farage has ruled out any deal with the Conservative Party, stating that Reform UK is "here to stay" (Breitbart London).
12:18
12:26
The Guardian

Israel bars UN secretary general from entering country; IDF sends more troops to Lebanon

12:26 (11:26 in your timezone)
12:26
12:26
This charisma-free, born-again right-winger is not the man the masses are waiting for.
12:26 (11:26 in your timezone)
12:50
13:05
The Guardian

Israel and Hezbollah fighters clash on the ground in Lebanon after Israel sends in more troops

13:05 (12:05 in your timezone)
13:05
13:22

13:30 (12:30)โ‡ขIsrael's Lebanon Gambit: Ground Clashes Erupt

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli troops have engaged in ground clashes inside Lebanon, with reports of Israeli casualties (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Telegraph). Israel has also banned the UN chief from entering the country (Sky News). Domestically, there's focus on Kemi Badenoch's political positioning (The Spectator) and motorway disruptions due to a pothole (Metro).
13:54
13:54
15:06
15:06
15:53
BBC

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in fighting with Hezbollah inside Lebanon, says IDF

The Israeli military and Hezbollah both report clashes in Lebanon, a day after Israel announced ground troops were crossing the border.
15:53 (14:53 in your timezone)
16:01
The Guardian

Israel says seven IDF soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting continues

16:01 (15:01 in your timezone)
16:02

16:02 (15:02)โ‡ขLebanon Ablaze: Israeli Casualties Mount

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Multiple sources (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times) confirm that eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in ground combat inside Lebanon. Israel has also banned the UN chief from entering the country (Sky News). The situation appears to be rapidly evolving, with potential for further escalation.
16:08
The Guardian

Israel says eight IDF soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting continues

16:08 (15:08 in your timezone)
16:26
16:33
16:41
Badenoch And Cleverly Vie For A Spot In Final 2
16:41 (15:41 in your timezone)
18:01
18:02
18:09
18:18
18:25
The Guardian

US does not back strike on Iran nuclear sites; Israel says eight IDF soldiers killed in combat in Lebanon

18:25 (17:25 in your timezone)
18:58

18:58 (17:58)โ‡ขLebanon Ablaze: Israeli Troops Pay Heavy Price

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Multiple sources (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Times) confirm eight Israeli soldiers killed in ground combat inside Lebanon. Israel has banned the UN chief from entering the country (Sky News). Domestically, there's focus on the Conservative Party conference (The Spectator, HuffPost UK) and Kate's return to public engagements (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
19:37
19:45
The Guardian

US does not back strike on Iran nuclear sites; Iran โ€˜not looking for warโ€™

19:45 (18:45 in your timezone)
20:08
20:26
20:41
The Israeli invasion of Southern Lebanon has already met strong resistance with eight Israeli soldiers killed as Hezbollah fighters used their network of tunnels and rocket launchers to fight back.
20:41 (19:41 in your timezone)
22:01
The Guardian

Israeli military says it is carrying out airstrike in Beirut

22:01 (21:01 in your timezone)

22:02 (21:02)โ‡ขLebanon Ablaze: Israeli Troops Pay Heavy Price

โŒจThe newspapers report on intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Multiple sources (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News, The Times) confirm Israeli casualties in ground combat inside Lebanon. Israel is reportedly conducting airstrikes in Beirut (The Guardian, Sky News). The UK's military capabilities in defending Israel are questioned (The Telegraph). Domestically, Kate's return to royal duties is noted (Metro).
22:49
BBC

Loud blasts reported in Beirut, as IDF says it conducted 'precise strike'

Three explosions were heard in the city's southern suburbs and a Lebanese security source tells the BBC that a fourth hit close to downtown Beirut.
22:49 (21:49 in your timezone)
23:21
The Guardian

Apparent Israeli strike hits medical centre in central Beirut

23:21 (22:21 in your timezone)
23:45
BBC

Two dead in central Beirut air strike, as Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah facilities

A building close to the Lebanese parliament was hit in what the Israeli military says was a "precise strike".
23:45 (22:45 in your timezone)