Live Update: Israel Strikes Damascus; Three Dead – Eight Soldiers Killed in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Hezbollah Clashes

Over 240 Hezbollah Rockets Hit Israel Today – 100 Within a Short Time The Israeli military forces reported that more than 240 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel on Wednesday. Specifically in the afternoon, a barrage of 70 rockets was recorded towards the western Galilee, which struck away from populated areas. Another 30 rockets were launched shortly after, also without causing any damage. One person suffered light injuries from shattered glass in Western Galilee.

The IDF said the Iron Dome defense system intercepted many of the rockets. The military added that it responded with strikes on targets belonging to the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. This latest barrage came after a day of heightened tensions, with Israel carrying out airstrikes on targets in Syria and Lebanon following an Iranian missile attack on Israeli territory. The situation remains extremely volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange fire. Israel has warned that it will respond forcefully to any further attacks from Lebanon. Analysts say the new flare-up is the most serious escalation between Israel and Iran-backed forces since the 2006 Lebanon war. The potential for the conflict to spiral further remains a major concern in the region.

Biden Opposed to Possible Israeli Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the United States will not support a potential Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Biden emphasized that Israel’s response must be proportionate, while he also announced new sanctions against Iran. Biden’s statement represents a partial shift in Washington’s stance, a day after Iran attacks Israel.

On Tuesday, the U.S. had expressed support for Israel’s response to Iran. Concurrently, Germany, France, and Switzerland have called on their citizens to leave Iran, following the Iranian attack on Israel. The three countries are citing safety concerns in the region. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East comes after the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, where 7 people were killed, including a 26-year-old Greek, Ionas Karousis. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired rockets targeting cities in northern Israel, further escalating the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Iran’s “axis of evil,” promising a harsh response. The situation remains extremely fragile in the region, as the reactions and retaliations between Israel and Iran continue.

אני מבקש לשלוח תנחומים מעומק ליבי למשפחות גיבורינו שנפלו היום בלבנון.

השם ייקום דמם. יהי זכרם ברוך.

אנחנו בעיצומה של מלחמה קשה נגד ציר הרשע של איראן, שמבקש להשמיד אותנו. זה לא יקרה – כי נעמוד יחד, ובעזרת השם – ננצח יחד.

נחזיר את חטופינו בדרום, נחזיר את תושבינו בצפון, נבטיח את… pic.twitter.com/UiPXaTSOYO

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 2, 2024

Israeli Soldiers Killed in Recent Attacks The deceased Israeli soldiers are Harel Ettinger, Ariel Giat, Noam Barzilai, Or Manzur, Nazar Itkin, Alkan Terefe, and Ido Broder. Earlier on Wednesday, Eitan Itzak Oster also died. Reuters: Iran Called on Nasrallah to Leave Just Days Before the Attack An interesting piece of information about the relationship between Hassan Nasrallah and Iran is being reported by Reuters. The news agency, citing high-level sources close to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, claims that Nasrallah had received an invitation a few days before he was killed in the Israeli attack to leave Lebanon for Tehran. EASA: Avoid Flights Over Iran Until End of October The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is recommending that airlines avoid flying over Iran at least until October 31st.

Three Killed in Israeli Attack on Damascus Syrian state media reported that three civilians were killed and three others injured in an Israeli air strike on Damascus. Hezbollah: We Destroyed Israeli Tanks The Shiite organization announced on Wednesday that it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks in the town of Maroun al-Ras near the border between the two countries. Earlier on Wednesday, clashes were reported in the area. Reserve IDF Soldier Who Helped Wounded at Nova Festival Shot Terrorist in Tel Aviv Last year, on October 7th, he had helped rescue wounded people at the Nova music festival. This year, on October 1st, Lev Kreytman was the one who shot one of the two terrorists in the deadly attack in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv.

Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon Operations Eight Israeli soldiers were killed and seven wounded, some seriously, in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) operations in Lebanon. Four of the deceased soldiers were from the Egoz unit. IDF Chief: We Can Strike Anywhere in the Middle East Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack, said IDF Chief of Staff General Herzi Halevi, who visited the Tel Nof air base. In his statement, he said “We can strike anywhere in the Middle East.

Those of our enemies who have not realized this yet will soon understand.” He added that the damage from the attack was “relatively small”. IDF: Iranian Missiles Fell on Military Bases, Causing No Damage The Israeli military confirmed, a day after the attack, that “many missiles” fired from Iran fell on air force bases, without causing any damage. No infrastructure was destroyed, there were no casualties, and no aircraft were damaged, the military said in its statement. What Was Discussed at the NCSC Meeting The extraordinary meeting of the National Council for Security and Crisis Management (NCSC) under the Prime Minister concluded, in the shadow of the flare-up in the Middle East following Iran’s fierce attack on Israel and the anticipation of the Israeli response to Tehran. The meeting included briefings from diplomatic sources as well as the National Intelligence Service (EYP) on the situation on the ground and what can be expected going forward. Read HERE about the evacuation plans -if necessary- for Greeks from Lebanon. IDF: Seven Soldiers Killed in Operations in Lebanon Among them, four members of a commando unit lost their lives in an exchange of fire, during which an officer and four other soldiers were seriously injured.

This is Inbar Segev.

Yesterday, she made the ultimate sacrifice—giving her life to shield her 9-month-old baby with her body—as two Palestinian terrorists opened fire on a tram south of Tel Aviv.

Her baby survived, but Inbar was among the seven people murdered.

May her… pic.twitter.com/O3tlC9hvGQ

— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) October 2, 2024