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Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday in central Beirut after eight ground troops were killed near the Lebanese border, as it traded threats with its arch foe Iran over possible future attacks.

Nine Turkish non-governmental organizations (NGOs) announced Wednesday their plan to dispatch a humanitarian aid ship to Lebanon, aiming to support the Lebanese amid ongoing devastating attacks by Israel.

During a press conference in Istanbul, representatives from the NGOs detailed their humanitarian efforts for Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences to the families of the eight soldiers killed Wednesday in operations in southern Lebanon in a video statement shortly after the IDF announced their deaths.

Hamas' military wing has claimed responsibility for a mass shooting in Tel Aviv that left seven people dead, including a Greek national, and many others wounded.

It said the two attackers, who opened fire on a boulevard and train station in Jaffa Tuesday evening, were its militants and hailed from the southern West Bank city of Hebron.

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.

Hamas has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack on Tel Aviv’s Jaffa in which seven people were killed and 16 others injured. Among the victims was a Greek man, Ionas Karousis.

The Palestinian group said the attack was launched by two of its members from Hebron, Mohammed Mesek and Ahmed Himmouni.

Police authorities in New York City are on constant alert amid fears of terrorist attacks on Jewish synagogues following the missile attack launched by Iran against Israel.

Chancellor Olaf Schultz has condemned “in the strongest possible terms” Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, warning that they “threaten to further escalate the already tense situation in the Middle East.”

Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted.

Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles including hypersonic weapons, and sending frightened Israeli civilians into shelters.

Israel declared U.N. chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel.

"Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," said Foreign Minister Israel Katz in a statement.