The strikes on October 26 reportedly breached several Iranian radar and defense systems, revealing potential vulnerabilities in Tehran's airspace defenses. This incident has drawn attention to the extensive but aging and complex defense network that Iran relies on

Gallant, in his response, said that his dismissal was the result of disagreements on three main issues. Foremost among these was his belief that Israel could bring back the hostages taken by Hamas in its October 2023 attack, but only through "painful concessions

Turkish state authorities have imposed a ban on hosting the fixture domestically, citing concerns over potential “provocative actions” as tensions between Turkey and Israel continue to intensify

This marked one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in recent months. Rockets struck areas near Metula, a town close to the Israel-Lebanon border, and the outskirts of Haifa, causing devastation in regions with active agricultural work

The sharp decline in prices was driven by the relief that Israeli airstrikes, launched in response to Iranian missile attacks earlier this month, targeted military installations instead of energy assets such as oil fields or nuclear facilities

The strikes came in response to a barrage of nearly 200 ballistic missiles fired by Iran towards Israel on October 1, which was itself a retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders

Initially reported by Axios, this initiative arrives amid intensifying violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as a leadership vacuum in Hamas following the recent death of the militant group's hard-line leader, Yahya Sinwar

Sinwar, who orchestrated the October 7 attacks that resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of more than 250 individuals, is currently in the custody of Israeli authorities at an undisclosed location

The Israeli military responded to the incident, stating that the strike was part of a "precise" operation targeting Hezbollah operatives who were allegedly using the fire station as a military post

Local witnesses described scenes of chaos and grief as families sifted through the remnants of what were once their homes. “I can’t believe they are gone,” said one distraught man, searching for his relatives in the wreckage

The ceasefire, part of a US and French-backed proposal, was initially supported by both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately rejected the truce, leading to continued hostilities

The attacks, which occurred just before midnight, hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold. A Hezbollah-affiliated source confirmed that three separate strikes were launched by the Israeli military, marking the third attack on the area in less than 24 hours