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The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli tank fire on its headquarters in the country's south Thursday wounded two of its members, accusing Israel of "repeatedly" hitting its positions.

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Israel conducts airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting hostile forces, drawing international attention and raising concerns about escalating conflict.

Hezbollah rocket attacks in northern Israel result in civilian casualties and property damage. IDF retaliates with targeted strikes in southern Lebanon.

Palestinian health care workers in Gaza face evacuation orders by IDF, raising concerns for patient care amid escalating tensions.

Raid centred on Jabaliya camp is worsening hunger and threatening polio vaccine campaign, says Philippe Lazzarini

Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb faces strikes, IDF warnings, and casualties in Lebanon. Significant destruction reported.

Hezbollah launched 180 projectiles into Israel from Lebanon, prompting IDF response.

When does escalation morph into overreach? On October 8, the one-year anniversary of the first Hezbollah rockets fired on Israel, the IDF is announcing the killing of another top-ranking Hezbollah commander – the heir apparent to Hassan Nasrallah – and the deployment of a fourth division to southern Lebanon.