Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Damascus to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations with Syrian officials, following a public sermon by Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowing support for Hezbollah and Hamas amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut overnight resulted in thick smoke rising over the city, targeting Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine.
In other developments, a leader of Hamas in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli strike, while hospitals in Lebanon suspended work due to the ongoing bombardment. Israel cut off a key road near the Lebanese border, accusing Hezbollah of using it for weapons smuggling. More than 300,000 people have fled from Lebanon to Syria to escape the violence.
In Gaza, Israeli military attacks have killed thousands, with continuous airstrikes causing widespread destruction. Hezbollah rockets targeted northern Israel, prompting strikes in retaliation. US President Joe Biden expressed concerns over the situation and urged Israel against striking Iran’s oil facilities.
Israeli soldiers conducted raids in the West Bank, resulting in detentions, and funerals were held for those killed in an airstrike on a refugee camp in Tulkarm. US forces carried out strikes in Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, targeting weapons systems.
The UK is facilitating the evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon amid the escalating conflict. The situation in the region remains tense, with ongoing violence and human casualties on multiple fronts.
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