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16.10.2024

The Day of Escalation and Spiritual Summit

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 16.10.2024.

It displays 45 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.10.2024 โ‡ข The Day of Escalation and Spiritual Summit
โŒจIsraeli strikes on Nabatiyeh municipality killed at least five, including the mayor, intensifying the conflict. Hezbollah targeted an Israeli tank near Ramia, while Israel claimed to have eliminated a Hezbollah commander in Qana. The spiritual summit in Bkerke emphasized Lebanese unity and adherence to the constitution. Defense Minister Gallant stated that any truce negotiations must occur "under fire." Reports emerged of Arab nations pushing for a Lebanon solution. UNIFIL reminded all parties of their obligations to ensure UN staff safety. The World Health Organization confirmed the first cholera case in Lebanon, raising concerns about a potential outbreak. Throughout the day, both sides reported military engagements, with Hezbollah claiming to repel Israeli drones and strike Israeli forces gatherings. The escalation continued into the night, with Israeli media reporting five soldiers killed on the northern border.
16.10.2024

05:04โ‡ขHezbollah Claims Restored Deterrence as Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs

โŒจThe newspapers report on continued escalation between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah claims to have restored deterrence power (Addiyar), while Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs (Al Joumhouria). Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati mentions international efforts for a ceasefire (Lebanon24). The Hezbollah deputy chief emphasizes Lebanon's role in the conflict with Israel (Addiyar, L'Orient-Le Jour).
09:04
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Yedioth Ahronothโ€™s Ron Ben-Yishai: โ€˜Israelโ€™ is far from achieving its strategic goals in Gaza

09:04
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11:04
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Al-Quds and Al-Qassam Brigades announce joint operation in which resistance fighters ambushed three Israeli Merkavas, employing Shawaz shells and anti-armor shells in Jabalia Campโ€™s Al-Qassassib Neighborhood

11:04
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11:04โ‡ขDeadly Israeli Strikes Hit Nabatiyeh as Hezbollah Claims Gaza Ambush

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating military exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah claims to have ambushed Israeli tanks in Gaza (Al-Manar English), while Israel conducted airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least five people including the mayor of Nabatiyeh (Naharnet). Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati questions the effectiveness of appealing to the UN Security Council for a ceasefire (Al Joumhouria).
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15:04
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Islamic Resistance fighters engage in zero-distance clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in Al-Qawzah town, killing or injuring a number of the enemy soldiers: statement

15:04
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15:04โ‡ขHezbollah and Israel Trade Blows as Diplomacy Struggles

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing military exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah claims to have engaged in close-range clashes with Israeli forces in Al-Qawzah, resulting in casualties (Al-Manar English). Israel announces the assassination of a Hezbollah commander in Qana (MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue, with Arab nations pushing for a solution in Lebanon (Naharnet). The Israeli Defense Minister states that negotiations regarding Lebanon will only occur "under fire" (LBCI).
17:04
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Hezbollah air defenses repel two Zionist military drones with surface-to-air missiles and oblige both of them to depart South Lebanon skies: statement

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19:04
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Islamic Resistance strikes an IOF gathering in Khallet Warde with a missile barrage: statement

19:04
21:04
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Israeli media: Number of Israeli soldiers killed tonight on northern border with Lebanon rose to 5

21:04

21:04โ‡ขMissiles and Cholera: Lebanon's Double Crisis

โŒจThe newspapers report on ongoing military exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah claims to have struck Israeli gatherings with missiles (Al-Manar English), while Israel reportedly targets southern Lebanon (Addiyar). UNIFIL reminds all parties of their obligations to ensure UN staff safety (LBCI). Diplomatic efforts continue, with Macron's comments on Israel's creation straining relations (Naharnet). Lebanon faces a cholera outbreak, with WHO confirming the first case (Al Joumhouria).
23:04
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Islamic Resistance fighters target an Israeli Merkava tank in Labbouneh Height with a guided missile, burning it and killing or injuring all the soldiers on board: statement

23:04