Ibrahim Akil

Calls for De-escalation in Lebanon: Israel Prepares for Ground Invasion, Iran Threatens War

International calls for de-escalation of the conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah intensified on Wednesday, as the Israeli Chief of Staff announced preparations for a potential ground invasion into Lebanon. This move is aimed at targeting the Iran-backed Shiite movement, raising concerns of a broader regional war.

Lebanon: IDF reports a new precision airstrike in Beirut – High-ranking Hezbollah official dead

Two Lebanese security sources noted the strike targeted and killed Ibrahim Kubeisi, head of Hezbollah’s missile system. The Health Ministry confirmed at least six dead, including a Hezbollah official, and 15 injured.

Meanwhile, sources from Saudi Arabia reported the target was Talal Hamia, wanted by Washington for $7 million, though this wasn’t confirmed by IDF or Hezbollah.

Lebanon: Fears of Escalation Grow After Bloodiest Day Since War Began – Concerns of Becoming a ‘Second Gaza’

Intense aerial bombardment by Israeli armed forces against Hezbollah killed at least 492 people in Lebanon on Monday, including 35 children, according to authorities in the country, which experienced its bloodiest day in nearly a year of border firefights alongside the war in the Gaza Strip.

Middle East: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon firing dozens of rockets at military installations

A barrage of airstrikes on hundreds of targets in south Lebanon was launched by the Israeli military, while Hezbollah carried out rocket attacks on Israel. Already, US and UN officials are warning of further escalation amid fears of a generalized conflict.