01 October 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News

Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari-October 1 (18:50 PM), 2024 Israel Defense Forces 01 Oct 2024
Steitment by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari-October 1, 2024 Israel Defense Forces 01 Oct 2024
IDF Launched Attack on Hezbollah Military Facilities in Beirut - Statement Sputnik 01 Oct 2024 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it launched precise strikes on Lebanese movement Hezbollah's military facilities and infrastructure in Beirut.

Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 01 Oct 2024
Israel says Iran's rulers made 'big mistake' in large-scale ballistic missile attack VOA 01 Oct 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's Islamist rulers had made a "big mistake" by staging a large-scale missile attack on his nation Tuesday and warned they "will pay for it."

Oct. 1: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 01 Oct 2024
Sept. 30: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 01 Oct 2024
Assassination attempt on Palestinian commander failed IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- An Israeli assassination attempt on the commander of Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades the military wing of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) in Lebanon has failed.
Palestinian leader survives Israeli assassination attempt in southern Lebanon, son killed Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- A high-profile leader of a coalition of Palestinian resistance groups has reportedly survived an assassination attempt when the Israeli military launched an airstrike against the most densely populated refugee camp in Lebanon.
Israel kills 31 more Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Israeli warplanes dropping American bombs have killed at least 31 Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
At least seven killed in Israeli strike on UN-run Gaza school sheltering displaced people Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- At least seven Palestinians have been killed in an airstrike on a school housing displaced people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Explainer: Why Has Israel Launched A Ground Invasion Of Lebanon? RFE/RL 01 Oct 2024 -- Israel has invaded southern Lebanon, in what it has called a "limited, localized, and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah.
Hezbollah, Iraq resistance launch fresh attacks on Israeli regime IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have launched a series of separate missile and rocket attacks against Israeli targets in the occupied territories.
Israeli onslaught: 250 Lebanese martyred in Beqaa in 9 days IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Israeli regime's large-scale onslaught against Beqaa in the south of Lebanon has martyred 250 people in the past 9 days.
Hezbollah attacks Zionist military forces in northern occupied Palestine IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has launched an artillery attack against Israeli military forces in the northern occupied Palestine.
Israel's claim of entering southern Lebanon is 'false,' Hezbollah says Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Hezbollah has dismissed as "false" Israel's claim that its forces have crossed into southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah targets Mossad HQ, Glilot military base near Tel Aviv in 'largest attack' Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it targeted Israel's Glilot military base and Mossad headquarters in the outskirts of Tel Aviv with salvos of Fadi-4 rockets.
Hezbollah States Its Fighters Targeted 3 Groups of Israeli Soldiers Near Border Sputnik 01 Oct 2024 -- Hezbollah fighters have attacked three groups of Israeli troops in border areas, the Lebanese Shiite movement said in a statement on Tuesday.
Israel Says Troops Begin 'Targeted And Precise' Ground Operations In Lebanon RFE/RL 01 Oct 2024 -- Israeli said its troops had launched a "targeted and precise" ground operation in southern Lebanon aimed at the operations of Iran-backed Hezbollah, a militant group and political party that controls much of the area, despite U.S. opposition to the move amid fears events in the Middle East could spin out of control.
Zionist army claims beginning of ground invasion of Lebanon IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Zionist army, in a statement, claims to have officially launched a large-scale ground invasion of the Lebanese territory, media reports say.
Zionist regime launches artillery attack on southern Lebanon IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The artillery of the Zionist regime is heavily shelling the town of 'Al Khayyam' in Lebanon and its surrounding areas.
Hezbollah conducts op amid Israeli bombing of Lebanon IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Hezbollah Resistance Movement says it has launched retaliatory attacks targeting Zionist enemy soldiers in fields and orchards of the towns of Al-Adisa and Kafarkala in Lebanon.
Hezbollah targets Haifa with Fadi 1 missile IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- In a statement, the Islamic Resistance of Lebanon announced a missile attack on areas in the north of the occupied city of Haifa.

Iran Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Attack On Israel RFE/RL 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran launched a massive ballistic missile attack at Israel on October 1 in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Lebanon's Hezbollah in a new escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
Analysts expect strong Israel reaction to Iran attack, uncertain of wider conflict VOA 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran's brazen missile attack on Israel has heightened tensions across the Middle East, with some analysts predicting a powerful Israeli response.
Back-to-back explosions in Tel Aviv after Iran's missile attacks IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- Witnesses heard several back-to-back explosions in the Israeli regime's capital of Tel Aviv after Iran fired dozens of missiles at targets in the occupied Palestine.
Loud explosion heard in Tel Aviv IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Israeli media have reported a loud explosion in Tel Aviv in the early hours of Tuesday.
Netanyahu and ministers go into hiding as Iranian missiles pound occupied territories Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a group of his war cabinet ministers have slipped inside an underground hideout as Iranian missiles pound the occupied Palestinian territories.
IRGC's second statement: Strategic centers of occupied territories were targeted; 90% of missiles hit the targets successfully IRNA 02 Oct 2024 -- In its second announcement after the missile attack on the Zionist regime, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted strategic centers inside the occupied territories with missiles made by sons of Islamic Iran.
Iran's IRGC fires dozens of missiles at Israeli regime IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- Iranian retaliation against Israel has begun as ballistic missiles fired by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) at the occupied Palestinian lands (Israeli regime) on Tuesday evening.
Iran's patience ran out after Nasrallah, Nilforoushan's assassination: Top general Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran's top military general says the country exercised self-restraint after the Israeli regime's aggression against the country in July but ran out of patience following its assassination of Hezbollah's secretary general and a top Iranian commander.
Iran to respond more severely if Zionist crimes continued: Top cmdr. IRNA 02 Oct 2024 -- Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Mohammad Bagheri, while giving the details about anti-Israeli operation dubbed "Wadeh Sadeq 2 or True Promise 2" said that three military bases of the Zionist regime were targeted on Tuesday evening.
Iran UN mission: In case of new evil by Israel, Tehran's response will be devastating IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations announced about the new missile response to the Zionist regime that "if the Zionist regime reacts with new evil, the next and devastating response will follow".
Iran's foreign ministry hails 'responsible' retaliation, warns Israel against provocations Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- The Foreign Ministry has hailed Iran's "responsible" retaliation to the Israeli regime's litany of acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic and other regional countries.
Iran's operation against Israel in self-defense under UN charter: FM IRNA 02 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the Islamic Republic's operation against Zionist military and security bases were an act of self-defense, warning of country's stronger and more powerful response if the Israeli regime retaliates further.
'Missile attack against Zionist regime in line with Iran's legitimate self-defense' IRNA 02 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on an operation by the country's armed forces against Israel, saying it considers missile strikes on military and security facilities of the Zionist regime were in line with the Islamic Republic's inherent right of legitimate defense and in response to the aggressive actions of this regime.
Iran 'exercised self-defense' under UN Charter by targeting Israeli military sites: FM Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country exercised "self-defense" under Article 21 of the United Nations Charter by targeting military sites in the occupied territories on Tuesday.
Iran's defense minister vows 'far more severe' reprisal if Israel attacks again Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran's defense minister has vowed that the country would serve the Israeli regime with a "far more severe" reprisal if the regime chose to respond to the Islamic Republic's recent retaliation against Tel Aviv's acts of aggression.
Qalibaf: Only a part of Iran's military might shown to Israeli enemy Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Islamic Republic has shown just a part of its might in its missile retaliation against the Israeli regime.
President Pezeshkian: 'Decisive response was given to Israeli aggression' Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- "A decisive response was given to the Zionist regime's aggression," President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says.
Leader offers condolences over martyrdom of top general Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences over the martyrdom of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforushan, the Deputy Commander for Operations of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iranian officials react to IRGC operation against Zionist regime IRNA 02 Oct 2024 -- Senior Iranian military and government officials have hailed a retaliatory operation by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against the Zionist regime over its repeated aggressive actions.
'When Iran Is Finally Freed': Netanyahu's Video Message Goes Viral On Persian Social Media RFE/RL 01 Oct 2024 -- Shortly before Israel launched its ground operation into southern Lebanon aimed at disrupting the operations of Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message to the people of Iran.

UN appeals for aid for Lebanon as regional conflict looms VOA 01 Oct 2024 -- Responding to the growing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, the United Nations and the Lebanese government launched a $426 million flash appeal Tuesday to provide emergency assistance to support 1 million people directly affected by the rapidly escalating conflict in Lebanon.
Guterres condemns 'escalation after escalation' in the Middle East UN News 01 Oct 2024 -- With war ramping up across the Middle East on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for the violence to end now.
Explainer: What is Security Council resolution 1701? UN News 01 Oct 2024 -- Diplomats have been highlighting Security Council resolution 1701 in official meetings and in the corridors over the busy High-Level Week at UN Headquarters.
All-out war 'must be avoided in Lebanon at all costs': Guterres UN News 01 Oct 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, as Israel launched what it described as a "limited" ground incursion into Southern Lebanon.
Lebanon crisis: UN launches $426 million aid appeal with 'limited' Israeli ground incursion underway UN News 01 Oct 2024 -- UN humanitarians launched a $426 million appeal for Lebanon on Tuesday to support one million people uprooted by widespread Israeli shelling amid what Israel has described as a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation into Lebanon, across the UN-patrolled line of separation.
The United Nations and Lebanese government launch $426 million flash appeal for urgent humanitarian aid UNOCHA 01 Oct 2024 -- Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza today launched a $426 million Flash Appeal to mobilize urgent resources for civilians affected by the escalating conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
UNRWA Situation Report #3 on the Lebanon Emergency Response. All information valid as of 30/09/2024 at 15:00 UNRWA 01 Oct 2024
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Lebanon UN Secretary-General 01 Oct 2024
Statement by the Secretary-General on latest attacks in the Middle East UN Secretary-General 01 Oct 2024
UNGA general debate concludes with call for ceasefire in Middle East People's Daily 01 Oct 2024 -- The General Debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on Monday, with UNGA President Philemon Yang calling on Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah to urgently conclude a ceasefire.
Two thirds of structures in Gaza Strip damaged in Israeli genocidal war: UN Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- An analysis conducted by the United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) shows that two thirds of the total structures in the Gaza Strip have sustained damage in Israel's ongoing genocidal war on the besieged territory.

Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Iran's Missile Strikes Against Israel DoD 01 Oct 2024 -- "Today, U.S. forces in the Middle East intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran toward Israel, as we fulfilled our commitment to partner with Israel in its defense."
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 01 Oct 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 01 Oct 2024
U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Missiles DoD News 01 Oct 2024 -- Iran attacked Israel earlier today with a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles. While most of those missiles were destroyed before reaching their target, some did impact and cause minimal damage, said the Pentagon press secretary during a briefing today.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With French Minister of the Armed Force Sébastien Lecornu DoD 01 Oct 2024
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack Against Israel The White House 01 Oct 2024
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas The White House 01 Oct 2024
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 01 Oct 2024
Sanctions on One Entity and Two Individuals Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank US Dept. of State 01 Oct 2024 -- The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on two Israeli individuals: a violent Israeli settler and the CEO and director of U.S.-designated Hashomer Yosh.
Sanctions on Two Individuals Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank US Dept. of State 01 Oct 2024 -- The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on two Israeli individuals. The actions of these individuals contribute to creating an environment where violence and instability thrive. Their actions, collectively and individually, undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank.
Treasury Designates Extremist Settler Group in West Bank US Treasury 01 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Hilltop Youth, a violent extremist group that has repeatedly attacked Palestinians and destroyed Palestinian homes and property in the West Bank, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14115. Through these violent activities, Hilltop Youth is actively destabilizing the West Bank and harming the peace and security of Palestinians and Israelis alike.

Supreme Leader condoles death of IRGC commander martyred along Nasrallah IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences on the martyrdom of a senior Iranian military commander in an Israeli attack on southern Beirut last week.
Nasrallah transformed Resistance into global security-making phenomenon: Iran official Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- The Secretary of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations says Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah expanded the concept of Resistance beyond Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel EC/CEU 01 Oct 2024
Europe hardens cease-fire calls as October 7 anniversary of Hamas attack nears VOA 01 Oct 2024 -- As the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel approaches, many European countries are strengthening their calls for Israel to end its assault on Hamas targets in Gaza amid growing horror at the civilian death toll.
Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Oct 2024 -- The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit to the full and symmetrical implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1701, so as to ensure the safe return of displaced populations on both sides, as part of a broader negotiated settlement
Foreign Minister Tsahkna: the people of Israel and Lebanon must have a chance to return to a safe home Estonia MFA 01 Oct 2024 -- Yesterday, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended a special video meeting of European Union foreign ministers, where the focus was on the situation in the Middle East.
Foreign Ministry's statement regarding the Israeli invasion of Lebanon Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Oct 2024
Israel's Invasion of Lebanon to Lead to Further Escalation of Violence in Region - Moscow Sputnik 01 Oct 2024 -- Israel's invasion of Lebanon will lead to a further escalation of violence in the Middle East, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia says Israel must immediately halt hostilities, withdraw forces from Lebanon Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Russia says Israel must "immediately" withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon and halt hostilities that continue to further destabilize the region.
"It is of great importance to recognize the State of Palestine" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 01 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Stubb of Finland, President Erdoğan said: "In the current environment where the international organizations tasked with ensuring peace and security turn out ineffective, it is of great importance and meaning to recognize the State of Palestine."
No: 201, 1 October 2024, Regarding Our Citizens in Lebanon Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Oct 2024
No: 200, 1 October 2024, Regarding the Ground Attack on Lebanon by Israel Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Oct 2024
PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 1 October 2024 Gov.UK 01 Oct 2024
PM call with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 1 October 2024 Gov.UK 01 Oct 2024
PM call with President Macron of France: 1 October 2024 Gov.UK 01 Oct 2024
PM call with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 1 October 2024 Gov.UK 01 Oct 2024
Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry of DPRK Gives Answers KCNA 01 Oct 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday as regards the fact that Israel's recent large-scale military attack and terrorist acts against Lebanon caused huge casualties:

Resistance groups hail Iran's missile attack against Israeli regime Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- Following the Islamic Republic's retaliatory missile operation against Israel in response to the recent crimes of the Zionist regime, Resistance groups have officially expressed support for Tehran.

Yemeni forces launch drone attack on Tel Aviv, Eilat port IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched drone attacks on Tel Aviv and Eilat port in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people.

Yemeni forces strike Israeli targets in Eilat, Tel Aviv using combat drones: Spokesman Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's aerospace units have conducted two operations against strategic positions in the Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing atrocities in the Gaza Strip and its unrelenting strikes across Lebanon.

Israeli airstrike targets Damascus again IRNA 01 Oct 2024 -- The Israeli regime has carried out yet another aerial raid on the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Israel launches airstrikes on Syrian capital Press TV 01 Oct 2024 -- The Israeli regime has conducted a series of deadly airstrikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus, with Syrian media reporting three rounds of strikes in the capital area in one night.

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