US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A projectile fired from Lebanon was successfully intercepted by Israeli military personnel, prompting a response in the Galilee region where air raid sirens were activated.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of Israel’s most intense assault on Lebanon to date, resulting in significant loss of life and numerous injuries.

In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO, accusing the alliance of failing to provide support during a hypothetical conflict with Iran, alongside the US and Israel.
Trump’s scathing remarks included a reference to Greenland, a Danish territory he has previously threatened to annex, prompting concerns among European NATO members.

Israel’s military actions in Lebanon had long been subject to a degree of latitude, as long as they adhered to certain boundaries, they could reasonably anticipate a limited international backlash, with the United States unlikely to intervene and Iran hesitant to respond militarily due to concerns about escalating the regional conflict.
However, the recent escalation of the conflict has altered the dynamics, potentially paving the way for any future ceasefire or agreement to include limitations on Israel’s activities in Lebanon.
According to reports emerging from Israel, the simultaneous operation conducted across Lebanon, particularly in Beirut, which was codenamed Eternal Darkness, was conceived prior to the onset of the conflict and had been on standby, awaiting the right moment to strike a significant blow against Hezbollah.
Israel’s strategy was to execute the operation now, or risk facing restrictions on its military actions in Lebanon as part of any future peace treaty.

Footage captured by Al Jazeera confirms that large crowds of demonstrators amassed in New York City’s iconic Times Square, vociferously advocating for a lasting cessation of hostilities between the US and Israel in Iran, following a brief two-week ceasefire announcement. Protesters brandished signs bearing the messages “Halt the War on Iran” and “Cease Bombing Lebanon Immediately”. Meanwhile, a significant number of people gathered outside Israel’s embassy in London, fervently demanding an end to the devastating attacks on Lebanon.

Syria’s Foreign Ministry has denounced Israel’s actions in Lebanon as a blatant disregard for international law, humanitarian norms, and the United Nations Charter’s fundamental principles.
In a statement posted on X, the ministry demanded an immediate halt to hostilities and the unconditional enforcement of relevant UN Security Council resolutions to safeguard civilians and uphold Lebanon’s territorial integrity.
Syria’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its unwavering support for Lebanon, describing it as a “sisterly” nation, and called upon the international community to take concrete action in addressing Israeli transgressions.
The Israeli military launched a devastating barrage of strikes against approximately 100 targets in Lebanon within a span of 10 minutes, resulting in a tragic loss of at least 254 lives and numerous injuries.

In the dead of night, Hezbollah launched a rocket barrage at the Manara settlement in northern Israel, a retaliatory measure taken in response to repeated Israeli ceasefire violations, according to a statement issued by the group on Telegram.
The statement emphasized that this counterattack will persist until the Israeli-American aggression against Hezbollah’s country and people comes to an end.
Earlier, Israeli media reported that one rocket fired from Lebanon was successfully intercepted.

Growing discontent in Israel is fueled by the perceived ineffectiveness of a five-week conflict with Iran, which has left the country’s objectives unfulfilled after 40 days of fighting. Former Knesset member and CEO of the Upper Galilee Development Company, Einbar Bezik, expressed her concerns on Channel 13, questioning the value of the war’s costs. “What tangible benefits have we gained?” she asked, pointing to the devastating consequences of the conflict, including the loss of lives on the home front, fallen soldiers, and thousands of displaced residents. Despite the war’s duration, the Iranian nuclear programme remains intact, the threat of ballistic missiles persists, and the regime continues to hold power, with Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas still operational.

Former head of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, Ram Ben-Barak, directly attributed the conflict’s failure to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership, labelling it a “Netanyahu-led debacle”. “The reality is that Israel’s foreign and security policy is dictated by the US, particularly in Gaza and Iran,” he stated, expressing his hope that this is not the case in Lebanon. This sentiment was echoed by Yossi Shain, a professor of international relations at Tel Aviv University and Georgetown University, who observed on Channel 12 that Israel has been relegated to a secondary player in the conflict. “We’ve essentially been riding on the back of a tiger, with our interests diverging from those of the dominant force,” he noted, lamenting Israel’s geopolitical standing in the aftermath of the war.

In the aftermath of an Israeli air strike that targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs within the past hour, eyewitnesses and rescue teams are frantically searching for anyone trapped beneath the rubble in the Chyah area.

The administration’s stance suggests a discrepancy in the number of ceasefire proposals received from Iran, with the press secretary initially indicating two 10-point plans, one of which was supposedly accepted. However, it’s been revealed that there was actually only one 10-point plan, which President Trump responded to on social media, agreeing to a two-week ceasefire to facilitate negotiations on unresolved issues.

This apparent inconsistency arose within a 24-hour timeframe, with the administration later clarifying that the accepted plan did not include references to Israeli operations in Lebanon or against other Iranian allies. The vice president echoed this stance, reiterating that these actions fall outside the agreed-upon terms. As a result, the specifics of President Trump’s accepted proposal remain unclear.

Eyewitnesses describe the chaotic aftermath of a series of Israeli air strikes that ravaged Beirut’s streets on Wednesday afternoon, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.
A harrowing rescue effort unfolded mere moments ago, as emergency responders managed to extricate a woman from the rubble of a residential building, where she was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Her plight is but one of many, as hundreds of people, scattered across the country, grapple with injuries sustained during the relentless bombardment.
The scene of destruction is being replayed across Lebanon, as rescue teams toil to unearth survivors from the rubble of homes and apartment buildings reduced to rubble by the Israeli air strikes. The aerial assault, which commenced just after 2pm local time on Wednesday (11:00 GMT), has continued unabated throughout the evening and into the early hours, with fresh strikes reported in Beirut’s southern suburbs mere moments ago.