Tag: Israel
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Hezbollah says will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed
Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against ISRAEL. In the same position Iran said “the spirit of resistance will be strengthened” after the killing of. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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Remembering October 7 – By Steve Egbo
October 7 has become for Israel what 9/11 was to the United States. A day to remember. It was the day a great power let down its guard and incured the humiliation and devastation of the enemy – an inferior enemy, but one that is motivated, determined, hateful, obdurant and unyielding.
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Redrawing the map of the world in blood – By Owei Lakemfa
THE world commemorated the first year of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel with no clear vision to end the on-going carnage. In the First World War, there were about 22 million deaths. Humanity vowed: “Never again!” Never again will we allow such mass scale slaughter. To
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Aurelien Tchouameni to captain France against Israel
Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will captain France for their Nations League game against Israel on Thursday in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, the French federation said on Wednesday. The federation said his Real Madrid team mate Mbappe, the usual captain, is skipping
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Nigeria evacuates citizens from Lebanon amid conflict
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that over 500 Nigerian citizens have registered with the Nigerian mission in Lebanon for evacuation back to the country.
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Biden directs U.S. forces to aid Israel’s defence against Iran
The White House in a statement said President Joe Biden has directed U.S. forces to aid Israel’s defence against Iran, which launched missile attacks against the Jewish state. Sean Savett, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson said Biden and Vice President
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Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as tension flares
Israel has launched fresh series of attacks on the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Wednesday. The army made the announcement on social media platform X, saying it was attacking terrorist targets in Beirut.
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Iran extends airspace closure in anticipation of Israeli retaliation
Iran has extended the closure of its airspace as it expects Israeli retaliation following its attack on the enemy country on Tuesday evening. All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (0130 GMT) on Thursday to maintain aviation security, state
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Why we fired missiles at Israel – Iran reveals
Iran revealed that it launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in response to the assassinations of senior Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian officials, sending Israelis rushing to bomb shelters and raising fears of all-out war in the region.
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Hamas rejects new conditions as Israel demands release of hostages
The Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas on Thursday said it will not negotiate any new conditions for a ceasefire or the release of hostages, as a new round of negotiations began in Qatar.