Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a preemptive strike on Hezbollah. The militant group responded that it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.
A woman stands on the doorway of a damaged house following an attack from Lebanon, in Acre, north Israel, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
“We are determined to do everything to defend our country, to return the residents of the north securely to their homes and to continue upholding a simple rule: Whoever harms us — we will harm them,” he said.Air raid sirens were reported throughout northern Israel, and Israel's Ben-Gurion international airport closed and diverted flights for approximately an hour due to the threat of attack.
Hezbollah later announced the end of what it said was the first stage of retaliatory strikes, which it said would allow it to launch more attacks deeper into Israel. But a later statement said “military operations for today have been completed.” “At his direction, senior U.S. officials have been communicating continuously with their Israeli counterparts,” Savett added. "We will keep supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, and we will keep working for regional stability.”
Israel has one of the world’s best militaries and an extensive multi-tiered missile defense system, and it is backed by a U.S.-led coalition that helped it shoot down hundreds of missiles and drones fired from Iran earlier this year. The U.S. military has been building up its forces across the region in recent weeks.
Egypt is hosting high-level talks in Cairo on Sunday aimed at bridging the gaps in an evolving proposal for a truce and the release of scores of hostages held by Hamas. The brother-in-law of a homeless Toronto man who died after police allege he was attacked by a group of teen girls says his entire family is reeling from the loss.
A stuck 138-metre cargo ship that had been blocking traffic in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Montreal has been freed.The brother-in-law of a homeless Toronto man who died after police allege he was attacked by a group of teen girls says his entire family is reeling from the loss.British Columbia's police watchdog group has closed its investigation of a woman's death in April in Lumby, B.C., saying it did not find any evidence of a criminal offence in officers' handling of the case.
USNTSB sends team to investigate California crash and lithium-ion battery fire involving a Tesla Semi Mayor Jyoti Gondek has been named vice president of the World Energy Cities Partnership; a role she believes will encourage global companies to explore ways Calgary can be part of their energy plans.Pin collecting, like any hobby, starts off with just one; but often leads to hundreds as interest and enthusiasm to find something unique grows.It’s the time of year when kids go back to school and police in eastern Ontario are sending reminders to drivers and parents on how to keep children safe.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israelis Stage Heavy Airstrikes In Lebanon And Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack On IsraelThe Israeli army said Hezbollah was planning to launch a heavy barrage of rockets and missiles toward Israel.
Read more »
Israel airstrikes hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in preemptive attack, military saysIn this screenshot from video footage provided by Reuters, explosions and projectiles were seen flying over Israel's northern border with Lebanon Sunday morning, as the Israeli military said it was carrying out preemptive airstrikes against the militant group Hezbollah.
Read more »
Israel Says It’s Bombing Lebanon to Thwart Hezbollah Attack(Bloomberg) -- Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency after launching a pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, saying it detected...
Read more »
Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strike on Hezbollah After Detecting Imminent Attack From Lebanon IDF: 'Israeli Air Force fighter jets are currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.'
Read more »
Israel says it is staging airstrikes inside Lebanon targeting the Shiite militia HezbollahJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes inside Lebanon early Sunday that its military said targeted positions of the Shiite militia Hezbollah.
Read more »
Israel says it is staging airstrikes inside Lebanon targeting the Shiite militia HezbollahJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes inside Lebanon early Sunday that its military said targeted positions of the Shiite militia Hezbollah.
Read more »