Author: Steven Sahiounie

Israeli airstrikes hit multiple areas in the Gaza Strip, killing dozens of Palestinians and injuring many others. The Palestinian News Agency confirmed these tragic losses, with medical sources providing more details on the casualties. Civilians Suffer Heavy Losses Two Palestinians, including a young girl, died in airstrikes on Beit Lahia, north of Gaza, on Sunday night. Rescue teams reported several deaths and injuries after a mosque near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, was hit early Sunday morning. Israel’s Military Confirms Strikes The Israeli army confirmed the strikes. In their statement, they explained that the Israeli Air Force targeted…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call to stop arms supplies to Israel in its ongoing conflict against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a statement, Netanyahu said, “While Israel is fighting barbaric forces led by Iran, all respectful nations should firmly support Israel. Yet, President Macron and other Western leaders are now calling for an arms embargo on Israel. They should be ashamed.” Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is engaged in a multi-front war against groups backed by Iran. He added, “Is Iran imposing an arms embargo on Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, and…

Early Sunday morning, the Lebanese capital, Beirut, was rocked by violent Israeli airstrikes, primarily targeting the southern suburb, a stronghold of Hezbollah. Sources in Beirut reported that several buildings in the southern suburbs were hit by Israeli airstrikes, causing massive explosions and fires. Despite the intensity of the attacks, air traffic at Rafic Hariri International Airport continued without interruption, according to the same sources. Massive Explosions and Fires in Southern Beirut The Lebanese National News Agency confirmed that Israeli fighter jets carried out four extremely violent airstrikes on the southern suburbs and another on the Choueifat area, with ambulances rushing…

Hezbollah released a statement on Saturday evening, disclosing the losses sustained by the Israeli army since it launched its ground operation in southern Lebanon. The statement read: “In the past few days, since the Israeli enemy army declared the start of its ground operation toward southern Lebanese villages, the resistance has counted over 25 officers and elite soldiers killed, and more than 130 injured.” Hezbollah added that “the enemy has admitted to some of these figures, and the coming days will reveal what they have concealed from their public.” Ongoing Escalations in Southern Lebanon On Saturday evening, Hezbollah claimed responsibility…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator On October 1, Iran fired 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, an Iranian General, and Hassan Nasrallah. According to the Jerusalem Post today, the Israel Defense Force reported that Israeli army bases were damaged in the attack.The region has now inched closer to a full-scale war not seen in the last 50 years. There are options for Iran should Israel decide to strike back in retaliation.The Middle East may be facing two different possible scenarios following the Iranian attack on Israel. The first possible scenario would envision the…

On Saturday, the Lebanese Army issued a security warning, accusing Israel of disseminating suspicious media content aimed at espionage or recruiting individuals. This comes nearly two weeks after Israel’s intensified airstrikes across various regions of Lebanon. In a statement shared on the platform X, the Lebanese Army cautioned, “The enemy is circulating media content on some social media platforms, including videos, links, and applications, to lure citizens into espionage sites or recruit them as agents.” The army urged citizens to avoid this content, which it labeled as a “security threat to the nation and society amid Israel’s ongoing plans against…

Spain’s King Felipe VI expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, describing the destruction in the region as “indescribable.” On Saturday, he called for an immediate end to the war, especially as the violence has now spread to Lebanon. During a meeting with the Spanish community in Jordan, King Felipe VI remarked, “At this moment, we are united by a profound desire for peace and dialogue,” as reported by the Jordan News Agency. He further stated, “The conflict that started over a year ago has brought us images of indescribable suffering and devastation in Gaza, which is now…

On Saturday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded to French President Emmanuel Macron, who had called for a halt to the delivery of arms for the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Macron made his remarks during an interview with France Inter, stating, “I believe the priority today is to return to a political solution and to stop delivering weapons for the fighting in Gaza.” He emphasized that France “is not involved in supplying weapons.” Katz’s Response to Macron In his reply, Katz referenced historical context, saying, “In 1967, French President de Gaulle imposed an arms embargo on Israel, and we achieved…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi arrived in Beirut on Saturday, condemning the “horrific crisis” Lebanon is facing after hundreds of thousands fled their homes due to intense Israeli airstrikes on several regions in the country. In a post on the social platform X, Grandi stated, “Just arrived in Beirut as Lebanon faces a horrific crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people have been left destitute or displaced due to the Israeli air raids.” He added, “I am here to show solidarity with those affected, to support humanitarian efforts, and to call for more international assistance.” Lebanese authorities estimate that…

On Saturday evening, U.S. CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla arrived in Israel as tensions rise following Iran’s missile attack on the country. Tel Aviv is preparing to respond to the barrage of roughly 200 missiles fired by Iran on October 1, marking the second direct assault on Israel by Iran in less than six months. The Israeli military reported that its air defense systems intercepted most of the missiles, with a few striking military bases without causing significant damage or casualties. Iran claimed the missile strike was in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh and…