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Hezbollah says Israel 'unable' to occupy any Lebanese villages

Hezbollah said on Monday that the Israeli military has been incapable of occupying even a single village in Lebanon since launching cross-border ground operations six weeks ago.Israeli troops on September 30 began what the military called "localised and targeted raids" against Hezbollah in Lebanon's southern border area, a week after escalating air strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hezbollah says Israel 'unable' to occupy any Lebanese villages

New Israel FM says Palestinian state not 'realistic'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Monday rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state as a "realistic" goal, after Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas reiterated his commitment to a "sovereign" country."I don't think this position is realistic today and we must be realistic," the newly appointed minister said in response to a question about the creation of a Palestinian state in exchange for a normalisation of ties between Israel and Arab countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New Israel FM says Palestinian state not 'realistic'

In reshuffle, Qatar emir replaces 6 ministers, intel chief: What we know

The Qatari emir issued a series of orders, replacing ministers and appointing new heads of some top agencies in the country, including the State Security, which has been involved in the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: In reshuffle, Qatar emir replaces 6 ministers, intel chief: What we know

Lebanon says 11 killed in Israel strikes across the country

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed 11 people across the country Tuesday, including five in a rare attack on a house east of Beirut, where a security official said displaced people lived.The Iran-backed Hezbollah group also said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv, following a wave of Israeli air strikes on the group's south Beirut bastion.Since September 23, Israel has stepped up its bombing campaign in Lebanon, mainly targeting Hezbollah strongholds in south Beirut and in the east and south of the country. On September 30, it sent in ground troops.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon says 11 killed in Israel strikes across the country