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Middle East latest: Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, US calls it a severe escalation

Oct. 01, 2024 23:16 PM EDT

Iran has fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, sending Israelis diving into shelters but prompting celebrations across Iran. There was no immediate report of casualties in the attack late Tuesday. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said U.S....

Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Sep. 30, 2024 23:33 PM EDT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon early Tuesday, marking a significant escalation of an offensive against Hezbollah militants and opening a new front in a yearlong war against its Iranian-backed adversaries. The incursion follows weeks of heavy...

Hezbollah hits back with rockets as it declares an 'open-ended battle' with Israel

Sep. 22, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Hezbollah fired over 100 rockets early Sunday across northern Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa, as Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Lebanon. A Hezbollah leader declared an “open-ended battle” was underway as both sides appeared to be spiraling...

Israel-Hamas war latest: Fears of all-out war rise as Israel and Hezbollah step up attacks

Sep. 22, 2024 16:46 PM EDT

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets into northern Israel early Sunday in response to ramped-up Israeli attacks that killed dozens of people in Beirut, including a veteran leader of the militant group. During the funeral Sunday of that Hezbollah...