14 October 2024

Israel Intensifies Attacks Near Beirut As October 7 Anniversary Looms


Israel stepped up its massive air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs in its drive to wipe out Hezbollah’s capabilities and leadership, even as the world awaits with trepidation the October 7 anniversary of the bloody attack on Israel by Hamas — which, like Hezbollah, is a U.S.-designated terror group with ties to Iran.

Meanwhile, Tehran said it had lifted “all flight restrictions” after earlier announcing it was closing Iranian airports as of 9 p.m. on October 6 until 6 a.m. on October 7, citing “operational restrictions,” at a time when Israel is weighing options for its response to Iran’s recent massive missile strike on its territory.

State media said the restrictions were lifted “after ensuring favorable and safe conditions.”

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on October 6 threatened Iran that it might eventually find itself looking like Beirut or Gaza — which has also been battered over the past year — if Tehran attempts to further harm Israel.


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