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❗️Qassam Brigades announces that its fighters cooperated with the Quds Brigades in the attack on the Israeli Nimr military vehicle in Tulkarem, occupied West Bank.
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US approves $14.2m for Lebanon to 'degrade Hezbollah'
The Lebanese government adopted a decision to disarm the resistance in August following months of heavy pressure from Washington
❗️According to the Lebanese Presidency, President Joseph Aoun, during his reception of the French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, said:
– "Any French or US pressure on Israel to stop hostilities will help complete the security plan put forward by the army and welcomed by the Cabinet."
– "The cohesion and solidarity among the Lebanese people are steadfast, indisputable, and not to be feared, and no one is working to create any fissure in Lebanon’s unified stance on critical issues."
The French envoy emphasized the continuation of French support for Lebanon in "all fields," particularly efforts to convene two international conferences to support the army, the economy, and reconstruction.
He also held "encouraging contacts" in Saudi Arabia regarding support for Lebanon and stated that the recent measures taken by Lebanon help increase foreign assistance.
❗️Iraq exported 33,000 bpd of fuel oil to UAE in September
Iraq exported 33,000 barrels per day of fuel oil to the UAE in September, with shipments entering through Fujairah port as part of a surge in refined product inflows.
Fujairah imports rose to over 1 million bpd, up from 669,000 in August, with Kuwait the top supplier, followed by Russia, Iraq, Georgia, and Saudi Arabia.
(Shafaq News)
⭕️ Tasnim News: Tsurkov released in exchange for two captives, one of them Lebanese
A Tasnim reporter in Baghdad reported that Israeli spy Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was released two days ago, was released in exchange for two captives.
A knowledgeable source who wished to remain anonymous said that one of these resistance captives is Imad Amhaz, a Lebanese who was abducted last year by Israel at the height of Israel's war on Lebanon.
Israeli commandos, claiming that Amhaz was a senior Hezbollah commander, raided his home in Batroun in northern Lebanon and kidnapped him.
Qatar to ‘re-evaluate security ties’ with Washington after Israeli attack: Report
After Trump assured Doha that such an attack would not be repeated, Israeli officials said publicly that Tel Aviv would hit Qatar again
❗️Qatar's National News Agency announces that Doha will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday to discuss its breach of sovereignty by Israel's attack on the Hamas delegation.
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⭕️ US approves $14m package to push Hezbollah disarmament in Lebanon
Washington has approved a $14.2 million security package for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to begin dismantling Hezbollah’s weapons caches and military infrastructure, warning Beirut that military aid could be cut if disarmament stalls.
The Pentagon said the funds aim to “empower the LAF in degrading Hezbollah,” aligning with the US priority of countering Iran-backed groups.
Lebanon’s cabinet last week confirmed the army would start implementing disarmament plans drawn up under US pressure and after Israeli air strikes. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam earlier said more than 500 Hezbollah positions in the south had already been dismantled.
The US has urged Lebanon to seize a “historic” chance to assert a monopoly over arms, citing Hezbollah’s losses after 13 months of fighting with Israel.
Meanwhile, Israel continues near-daily strikes on southern Lebanon, killing over 300 since November, and is conditioning its own withdrawal on Hezbollah’s disarmament.
(The National)
❗️Axios: Qatar may reassess security ties with Washington, seek 'other partners'
US President Trump demanded a commitment from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Qatar again after the attack against the Hamas delegation in Doha.
US officials said Trump spoke with Netanyahu twice on Tuesday about the strike. In their first conversation, Trump voiced frustration over Israel’s decision and questioned its long-term purpose. "It's unacceptable. I demand that you do not repeat it," Trump told Netanyahu.
Trump then briefed Qatar’s emir and prime minister, who were both outraged. A former US official said Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani told US officials he saw the 'incident' as a betrayal by both Israel and the US.
Al Thani also told White House envoy Steve Witkoff that Qatar would undertake a serious review of its security ties with Washington, "and maybe find some other partners," to ensure its protection if necessary.
Israel kills dozens in Yemen during attack on government buildings, newspaper offices
The latest Israeli aggression once again targeted civilian infrastructure and residential areas, which Tel Aviv described as 'Houthi military camps'
⭕️ Yesterday, Palestinian security forces in Ramallah detained businessman Samir Khalila on the orders of Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, who referred his case to the public prosecutor.
Khalila’s arrest comes after his name circulated as a possible candidate to oversee Gaza in the "post-war" transition plan. He had earlier asserted that Washington had approached him with such a proposal and that he had been in contact with the PA about it.
⭕️ Oil prices slightly dip
Brent crude futures slipped 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $67.38 a barrel by 06:18 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $63.54.
The benchmark contracts had climbed more than $1 each on Wednesday after Israel’s strike on the Hamas delegation in Qatar a day earlier, and as Poland activated its own and NATO air defenses to intercept what it says were Russian drones.
❗️Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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❗️Qatar responds to Netanyahu’s threat
On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Qatar, urging it to either expel Hamas officials or “bring them to justice. Because if you don’t, we will.” He also accused the country of sheltering and funding Hamas.
In its statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “explicit threats of future violations of state sovereignty.”
“Netanyahu is fully aware that the hosting of the Hamas office took place within the framework of Qatar’s mediation efforts requested by the United States and Israel,” the ministry said.
It also emphasized that “the negotiations were always held in an official and transparent manner, with international support and in the presence of US and Israeli delegations,” rejecting Netanyahu’s suggestion that Qatar covertly hosted Hamas as “a desperate attempt to justify a crime condemned by the entire world.”
❗️French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived at Beirut Airport at dawn.
(Lebanese National News Agency)
❗️Statement from Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office regarding the Syrian Interior Ministry’s announcement:
"Hezbollah’s Media Relations categorically denies the accusations made by the Syrian Interior Ministry regarding the affiliation of individuals arrested in western rural Damascus to Hezbollah. The office reaffirms, as previously stated, that Hezbollah has no presence and carries out no activities on Syrian territory, and that it remains deeply committed to Syria’s stability and the security of its people."
❗️Iran FM Abbas Araghchi on new mechanism agreed with IAEA following new agreement:
– The document’s validity depends on no hostile action being taken against the Islamic Republic.
– If the “snapback mechanism” is activated, the document will also be nullified.
– IAEA inspectors have not yet been granted inspection.
‼️ An Israeli soldier was seriously injured and a military vehicle was damaged after an explosive device detonated in Tulkarem, occupied West Bank, according to the Israeli Army Radio.
Quds Brigades - Tulkarem announces that its fighters successfully detonated a pre-planted explosive device of the Shujaa 1 type at 1:20 PM today, targeting a Nimr military vehicle near the Tisna'uz checkpoint, taking it out of service and causing confirmed injuries. A helicopter was observed landing for evacuation.
❗️Gaza Ministry of Health:
– "In the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip recorded 7 deaths due to famine and malnutrition, including one child, bringing the total number of deaths from malnutrition to 411, including 142 children."
– "Since the IPC declaration of famine in Gaza, 133 deaths have been recorded, including 27 children."
BREAKING | Israeli warplanes and drones launch multiple strikes in south Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, casualties reported.
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❗️Starmer, Herzog in 'tough' Downing Street discussion over Gaza
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Israeli President Isaac Herzog had a “tough” discussion at Downing Street.
He described his discussion with Starmer as “a meeting between allies, but a tough meeting.”
He continued: “Things were said that were tough and strong, and clearly we can argue, because when allies meet they can argue. We are both democracies, we both understand the threat from the jihadists.”
Herzog rejected Britain’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, stating: “We believe that a unilateral resolution regarding a Palestinian state will be adverse and negatively affect any future process, because it will be dangerous."
“It won’t help one Palestinian, one hostage, and can be adversely interpreted by Hamas.”
(The Guardian)
❗️Protesters confront Israeli President Isaac Herzog in London, chanting:
"Stop the killing! Stop the genocide!"
⭕️ Amnesty condemns Israel’s Gaza City displacement order as ‘unlawful and inhumane’
Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s 9 September mass displacement order for all residents of Gaza City, calling it “cruel, unlawful, and further [compounding] the genocidal conditions of life that Israel is inflicting on Palestinians.”
Heba Morayef, Amnesty’s regional director, said: “Gaza City … is now facing complete obliteration. It is evident that Israel is determined in pursuing its goal to physically destroy Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.”
Testimonies collected by Amnesty highlight the ordeal:
A healthcare worker treating malnourished children said: “It’s like having to choose between two deaths: death by bombardment or the slow death of displacement … I have already been displaced on 15 occasions.”
An elderly woman with disabilities explained: “Where do we go? … Every day is like the war is starting all over again, only far worse, but we are totally depleted.”
A grandmother caring for her orphaned granddaughter added: “We don’t have the means to go to the south, and we are tired of being forced to relive this ordeal all over again.”
Amnesty warned that states and companies supplying Israel with weapons or support “risk complicity in genocide.”
WATCH | Footage shows Israeli settlers storming a house and attempting to torch a vehicle in the town of Atara, north of Ramallah, occupied West Bank, early this morning.
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Before and after satellite images show the Doha residential compound targeted by Israel’s airstrike on 9 September.
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❗️Israel has killed at least 13 Palestinians in attacks across Gaza since dawn today, according to medical and press sources.
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❗️According to Israeli media, the Israeli army is pulling its 36th Brigade out of south Gaza's Khan Yunis as it readies for its invasion of Gaza City. The planned 'operation' will involve five brigades, totaling tens of thousands of troops.
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UPDATE | Local sources in Lebanon report that the Israeli attack on a motorcycle near Aita al-Shaab assassinated Wassim Jbaie, a man who was on a visit to his hometown.
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❗️Tunisia calls Israeli attack on Sumud Flotilla ‘orchestrated’
Tunisia stated on Wednesday that the “assault” on a vessel at the Sidi Bou Said port was “orchestrated,” following reports from the Global Sumud Flotilla that one of its boats had been targeted by a drone for the second time.
The Tunisian Interior Ministry said it was investigating the drone attack, but did not blame a specific party or country in its statement.
‼️Israeli destroyed a building belonging to a school for children with special needs in the Abu Twail neighborhood of Aita al-Shaab, south Lebanon, at dawn today.
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