Hamas launches war on Israel

Jimbuna · 01-03-24, 12:00 PM

The leader of the powerful Lebanese militia, Hezbollah, is giving a speech after Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in blast in Beirut on Tuesday.

Hezbollah is classified as a terrorist organisation by much of the West and the Arab League, but is a powerful force in Lebanon.

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says it is deeply concerned about a potential escalation of violence.

A spokesperson for Unifil says a wider conflict would have devastating consequences for both Israel and Lebanon, and urges all parties to show restraint.

Israel has not confirmed whether it was behind Tuesday's explosion, but has described it as a "surgical strike" on Hamas.

In Gaza, the UN says five people were killed in an attack on the Palestinian Red Crescent building in Khan Younis on Tuesday, as Israel urges people to evacuate the city.

At least 1,200 people were killed when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October and about 240 others were taken hostage.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 22,000 people have been killed in the territory since Israel started its retaliatory campaign.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The leader of the powerful Lebanese militia, Hezbollah, is giving a speech after Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in blast in Beirut on Tuesday. Hezbollah is classified as a terrorist organisation by much of the West and the Arab League, but is a powerful force in Lebanon. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says it is deeply concerned about a potential escalation of violence. A spokesperson for Unifil says a wider conflict would have devastating consequences for both Israel and Lebanon, and urges all parties to show restraint. Israel has not confirmed whether it was behind Tuesday's explosion, but has described it as a "surgical strike" on Hamas. In Gaza, the UN says five people were killed in an attack on the Palestinian Red Crescent building in Khan Younis on Tuesday, as Israel urges people to evacuate the city. At least 1,200 people were killed when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October and about 240 others were taken hostage. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 22,000 people have been killed in the territory since Israel started its retaliatory campaign. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!