Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that the body of its senior commander, Abbas Nilforoushan, who was reportedly killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon last month, has been found.
In a statement released on its official news outlet, Sepah News, the IRGC on Friday confirmed that Nilforoushan’s body was located following continuous efforts by search teams, Xinhua news agency reported.
The IRGC extended condolences over the “martyrdom of the glorious general,” indicating that his body would be transferred to Iran for funeral and burial ceremonies, with specific dates to be announced later.
Nilforoushan was killed on September 27 during a meeting with Nasrallah when Israel launched a large-scale targeted strike on Hezbollah’s headquarters in Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut. Nasrallah, along with several senior leaders of Hezbollah, was also killed during the attack.
On October 1, the IRGC launched nearly 180 missiles at strategic locations in Israel, describing the attack as retaliation for Israel’s assassinations of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Nasrallah, and Nilforoushan, along with Israel’s increased “malicious acts” supported by the US against Lebanon. and Palestine.
The situation in West Asia continues to escalate. On Wednesday a day after Iran targeted Israel with a rocket barrage, the IDF called on Lebanese civilians in two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately.
“Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately. Anyone who is near Hezbollah operatives, their facilities or their weapons, puts themselves at risk,” Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, said in a statement on
The Israeli military says it will update the civilians when they can return. On Tuesday, the Israeli military issued similar orders to 28 other villages in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military has described its ground operations in southern Lebanon as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area.
Earlier, in a series of targeted airstrikes, Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, under precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, struck multiple Hezbollah weapons production sites and terrorist infrastructure across Beirut. According to a post by the IAF on their official The statement highlighted Hezbollah’s practice of placing weaponry beneath residential buildings, further endangering the civilian population.
“Fighter jets of the Air Force, under the precise intelligence guidance of the Intelligence Division, carried out a series of targeted attacks in recent days throughout Beirut against a number of munitions production sites and other terrorist infrastructures in the area. Before the attack, many Steps were taken to reduce the chance of harm to those not involved, advance warnings to the population in the area. The terrorist organization places its production sites and means of warfare, including under residential buildings in the heart of Beirut. The attacks were intended to damage the organization’s capabilities, and at this time the IDF continues to attack with force to damage and destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure,” the Israeli Air Force said.
On Wednesday, following Tuesday’s Iranian attack against Israel, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, spoke with the Commander of Centcom General Michael Erik Kurilla, regarding the current situation.
In a statement on US Armed Forces, due to our commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the militaries.”
This military action comes in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israel, which has significantly escalated tensions in the region.
Meanwhile Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that with its capabilities Israel would be victorious “The morning after Iran’s widespread attack, there is something that should be clear to our enemies: Israel will be victorious. With our military capabilities, our defense industries, the support of our allies and in particular the strength of our incredible people – we know that Iran will pay a significant and heavy price for last night’s attack. to be tough and it should send an unambiguous message to the terror axis in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza and in Iran itself,” Lapid said in a series of posts on X.
The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory, urging all nationals to stay alert and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by local authorities amid the current situation in the Middle Eastern country.
Indian Embassy shared an advisory on Tuesday for all Indian nationals in Israel as tension escalated in the Middle Eastern country following the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy also shared a 24 X 7 helpline number for nationals in case of emergencies.
Link : https://t.co/OEsz3oUtBJ pic.twitter.com/llt83IwIZ0
— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 1, 2024
Iran has announced the launch of dozens of missiles into Israel in retaliation for the deaths of a Hezbollah leader and a Hamas official, according to the Associated Press. The statement warned that any military response from Israel would be met with even stronger retaliation.
New Delhi: The US will deploy a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and keep an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon announced on Friday. This move aims to bolster the American military presence to protect Israel from potential threats by Iran and its allies, as well as to ensure the safety of US troops.
The announcement follows threats of retaliation from Iran and its regional allies in response to the killings of a Hamas leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, raising concerns about a potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
According to a report by AP, US President Joe Biden and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu shared a call on Thursday afternoon. Biden talked about new US military deployments aimed at defending against potential attacks from ballistic missiles and drones, as reported by the White House.
The White House in a statement said Biden “reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.”
US leaders are worried about increased violence in the Middle East after recent Israeli attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, which have led to threats of revenge. Iran has also threatened to take action after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, just a day after senior Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur was killed in Beirut.
It’s not yet clear which new ships will be deployed to the Middle East, according to AP. The US already maintains a steady presence of warships in the region and the eastern Mediterranean Sea, including the Navy destroyers USS Roosevelt and USS Bulkeley, as well as the USS Wasp and USS New York.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared a cryptic post on X (earlier known as Twitter) amid the Iran-Israel and Russia and Ukraine war. Elon Musk has stated that the rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans.
Israel Hama War: Gaza’s 2.3 million citizens are facing a fierce struggle for food, water and security on Sunday. A week after Hamas terrorists launched an unexpected attack on Israel, Palestinians in Gaza have been deprived of even basic necessities. Thousands of people in Gaza are trying to obey Israel’s order to evacuate the northern area, while others gathered in hospitals there. Doctors in Gaza warned on Sunday that if hospitals filled with wounded people run out of fuel, And if basic supplies run out, thousands of people could die. Civilians are struggling to find food, water and safety ahead of a possible ground attack by Israel amid the war, which began with a deadly attack by Hamas last week.
Israeli army ready to enter inside Gaza border
After the increasing deployment of American warships in this area, the Israeli army has mobilized on the Gaza border. Israel has said that it will launch a comprehensive campaign to eliminate the terrorist group Hamas. Gaza’s Health Ministry has said that 2,329 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting began. This number is more than the war that broke out between Israel and Gaza in 2014. This war lasted for more than six weeks. More than 1,300 Israelis have been killed in this conflict, most of whom were civilians killed in Hamas’ October 7 attack. This is the deadliest war for Israel since the 1973 conflict with Egypt and Syria.
Israel orders evacuation
The Israeli army ordered more than 1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza. Israel also issued instructions on social media to Gaza residents to move south. Along with this, the same order was also repeated in the leaflets dropped by the aircraft. The army said it was trying to evacuate civilians ahead of a major operation against Hamas militants in the north, including from underground bases in Gaza City. However, Hamas has urged people to stay in their homes. The army said on Sunday it would not target a single route in the south between 10am and 1pm and again urged Palestinians to leave the northern enclave en masse.
Lives of thousands of patients in danger – UN
A day earlier, the army had offered the Palestinians an escape route through two corridors. At the same time, the United Nations and aid groups have said that such a rapid migration, as well as Israel’s complete siege of the 40 kilometer long coastal area, will lead to a severe humanitarian crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) said evacuation “could be a death sentence” for more than 2,000 patients, including newborns and those being treated in intensive care units (ICUs) in hospitals in the north. According to the United Nations, Gaza hospitals are expected to run out of generator fuel within two days, putting the lives of thousands of patients in danger.
Gaza is going through severe crisis
Gaza is already in a humanitarian crisis due to the shortage of water and medical supplies due to the Israeli siege. Residents said they are unable to even buy bread as some bakeries are closed. The Israeli army has said that thousands of Palestinian civilians have already moved towards the southern region in view of the warning. The US is attempting to sign a deal to reopen Egypt’s Rafah border crossing with Gaza to allow Americans and other foreign nationals to pass through and humanitarian aid collected by Egypt. Could. This border was closed due to air raids at the beginning of the war.
Demand is rising for early release of hostages
Hundreds of relatives of about 150 people captured by Hamas in Israel and taken to Gaza gathered outside the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv to demand their release. In a televised address on Saturday night, Israel’s chief military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari accused Hamas of trying to use civilians as human shields. Without specifying the timing of the attack, he said, “We are going to launch a massive attack on Gaza City soon.”
A Hamas commander killed – Israeli Army
A Hamas commander responsible for the killings in Nirim was killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza on Sunday, the army said. Israel said it attacked more than 100 military targets overnight, including command centers and rocket launchers. Israel has mobilized about 360,000 reserves and large-scale troops and tanks along the border with Gaza. Evacuation of Israelis living near the Gaza border, including residents of the city of Sderot, continued. Militants have fired more than 5,500 rockets into Gaza since the conflict began, many of which reached Israel’s interior. At the same time, Israeli war planes are attacking Gaza.
American is sending war equipment
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said late Saturday that the US is sending a second aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, to the eastern Mediterranean, with the aim of deterring any Hamas allies such as Iran or Lebanon’s Hezbollah. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh amid efforts by the Joe Biden administration to prevent wider regional conflict. After reaching West Asia on Thursday, Blinken has met many leaders of the Arab world including Mohammed bin Salman.
Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha told The Associated Press (AP) in Beirut that Israel “does not dare to wage a ground war” because of the hostages. He called for Hezbollah and other parties to join the fight if Israel launches a ground offensive. Pointed towards. Gaza health officials said at least 27 people were killed and 80 others were injured in an Israeli airstrike near the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. Officials said most of the casualties were women and children. Doctors at Kamal Advan Hospital shared footage of burnt and mutilated bodies.