Israeli attacks on Syria: What happened, who did Israel claim it was after?
Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.

Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.


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Thousands gathered in Beirut at the funeral of Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a day after Israel killed him.

Haytham Ali Tabatabai is Hezbollah’s most senior figure to be killed since a ceasefire began in November 2024.

Israel has assassinated Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior leader killed since 2024.
Hezbollah says Tabatabai was a member since group’s foundation and held several senior military roles.








Israel kills top Hezbollah commander only two days after Lebanon’s president said he was open to negotiations.
Hezbollah confirms death of ‘great commander’ Haytham Ali Tabatabai, says attacks ‘open door to escalation of assaults’.

Israeli fighter jets have bombed across Lebanon, killing at least two people and injuring several others.
Farmers risk lives harvesting olives under Israeli military surveillance in Lebanon’s border regions.

Israeli warplanes destroyed a number of buildings across several towns in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.