Watch as huge blasts erupt in Beirut from overnight IDF airstrikes – as Israeli city also ‘hit by Hezbollah rockets’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

HUGE blasts have again rocked Beirut – with dramatic footage showing a gigantic explosion rising up above the city. The huge plumes of smoke billowing over the Lebanese capital come as the Israeli port city of Haifa was also struck by Hezbollah rockets on Sunday evening. APHuge explosions have rocked Beirut tonight[/caption] APThe strike comes on the eve of the October 7 terror attack anniversary[/caption] ReutersProjectiles flew out of the explosion[/caption] ReutersSmoke and flames rise in Beirut after the Israeli airstrike[/caption] Local Israeli media reported that five people have been injured by shrapnel in the blitz on the eve of the October 7 terror attack anniversary. Hezbollah has said in statement it targeted a military base near Haifa, which is located in northern Israel. But footage posted to social media appeared to show damage to roads in civilian areas. The IDF said around 120 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Sunday. In a post on X, Israel’s military said its fighter jets had hit the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in the fresh strikes on Beirut. They said: “In addition, warplanes have recently attacked the organisation’s munitions warehouses in the Beirut area. “During the attacks, secondary explosions were seen, indicating the presence of weapons. “The terrorist organisation Hezbollah places its headquarters and means of warfare under residential buildings in the heart of the city of Beirut and endangers the population in the area.” It comes after Israel hit Beirut on Saturday leading to another massive set of blasts in the same suburb as where Hezbollah’s leader was recently killed. Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an underground command post in Dahieh last week. The IDF then pounded the suburb with 80 bombs over just several minutes in the late afternoon destroying the hideaway. The bunker reached 50m underground and held a number of other senior members of the group. Israel has continued to prosecute its air campaign against Hezbollah as it appears to be set to strike Iran. The Islamic Republic tonight grounded all flights for a nine- hour period, to only then open its airspace back up several hours later. X (formerly Twitter)The IDF posted footage of airstrikes after the Beirut blast[/caption] GettyIsrael has used airstrikes to assassinate Hezbollah’s leadership[/caption] The IDF is preparing to strike Iran in revenge for the 180 rocket barrage the Ayatollah sent against the country on Tuesday. Israeli troops are also on high alert for a sick attack by Hamas on the anniversary of October 7. The IDF have confirmed they have strengthened forces on the Gaza border amid fears that Hamas could launch a rocket blitz. They said in a statement: “The Southern Command is prepared in defense and attack for several scenarios during the coming month, along with allowing memorial events in the [Gaza border communities] to be carried out safely.” It comes after Hamas claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a railway station in Jaffa on Tuesday. Israel launched their ground offensive into Lebanon as they seek to cripple the Iran-backed terror group. Iran responded to the invasion with a 180-missile barrage against Israel on Tuesday. Israel has vowed revenge – but what it is set to strike is not entirely clear with US President Joe Biden making a bizarre comment around striking oil fields. New satellite images released by hedge fund and news outlet Hunterbrook revealed the anchorage is now empty for the first time since November. Kharg Island, about 20 miles west of Iran in the Persian Gulf, hosts an oil terminal which 90 per cent of Iran’s exports pass through. Ayatollah Khamenei sat with a rifle by his side as he led prayers in Tehran Friday and sent a chilling message to Israel. How many hostages are still in Gaza? ISRAEL believes around 101 hostages are still being held in Hamas’ evil clutches in Gaza. At least 36 of them are feared to be dead with a total 97 hostages remaining unaccounted for after they were kidnapped by Hamas thugs a year ago. While a further four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015 are still being held. According to Israeli figures, 251 Israelis and foreigners were abducted by Hamas on October 7 last year. A group of hostages were released in November and another one in June. ReutersThe IDF said it had struck ammunition warehouses in Beirut[/caption] AFPIt is not yet clear how many people are injured or dead[/caption]

Oct 7, 2024 - 06:17

Watch as huge blasts erupt in Beirut from overnight IDF airstrikes – as Israeli city also ‘hit by Hezbollah rockets’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

HUGE blasts have again rocked Beirut – with dramatic footage showing a gigantic explosion rising up above the city.

The huge plumes of smoke billowing over the Lebanese capital come as the Israeli port city of Haifa was also struck by Hezbollah rockets on Sunday evening.

Huge explosions have rocked Beirut tonight[/caption]

The strike comes on the eve of the October 7 terror attack anniversary[/caption]

Projectiles flew out of the explosion[/caption]

fireworks are going off in the night sky over a city

Smoke and flames rise in Beirut after the Israeli airstrike[/caption]

Local Israeli media reported that five people have been injured by shrapnel in the blitz on the eve of the October 7 terror attack anniversary.

Hezbollah has said in statement it targeted a military base near Haifa, which is located in northern Israel.

But footage posted to social media appeared to show damage to roads in civilian areas.

The IDF said around 120 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Sunday.

In a post on X, Israel’s military said its fighter jets had hit the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in the fresh strikes on Beirut.

They said: “In addition, warplanes have recently attacked the organisation’s munitions warehouses in the Beirut area.

“During the attacks, secondary explosions were seen, indicating the presence of weapons.

“The terrorist organisation Hezbollah places its headquarters and means of warfare under residential buildings in the heart of the city of Beirut and endangers the population in the area.”

It comes after Israel hit Beirut on Saturday leading to another massive set of blasts in the same suburb as where Hezbollah’s leader was recently killed.

Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an underground command post in Dahieh last week.

The IDF then pounded the suburb with 80 bombs over just several minutes in the late afternoon destroying the hideaway.

The bunker reached 50m underground and held a number of other senior members of the group.

Israel has continued to prosecute its air campaign against Hezbollah as it appears to be set to strike Iran.

The Islamic Republic tonight grounded all flights for a nine- hour period, to only then open its airspace back up several hours later.

it is a black and white photo of a cloudy sky .

The IDF posted footage of airstrikes after the Beirut blast[/caption]

a large cloud of smoke is coming out of a building

Israel has used airstrikes to assassinate Hezbollah’s leadership[/caption]

The IDF is preparing to strike Iran in revenge for the 180 rocket barrage the Ayatollah sent against the country on Tuesday.

Israeli troops are also on high alert for a sick attack by Hamas on the anniversary of October 7.

The IDF have confirmed they have strengthened forces on the Gaza border amid fears that Hamas could launch a rocket blitz.

They said in a statement: “The Southern Command is prepared in defense and attack for several scenarios during the coming month, along with allowing memorial events in the [Gaza border communities] to be carried out safely.”

It comes after Hamas claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a railway station in Jaffa on Tuesday.

Israel launched their ground offensive into Lebanon as they seek to cripple the Iran-backed terror group.

Iran responded to the invasion with a 180-missile barrage against Israel on Tuesday.

Israel has vowed revenge – but what it is set to strike is not entirely clear with US President Joe Biden making a bizarre comment around striking oil fields.

New satellite images released by hedge fund and news outlet Hunterbrook revealed the anchorage is now empty for the first time since November.

Kharg Island, about 20 miles west of Iran in the Persian Gulf, hosts an oil terminal which 90 per cent of Iran’s exports pass through.

Ayatollah Khamenei sat with a rifle by his side as he led prayers in Tehran Friday and sent a chilling message to Israel.

How many hostages are still in Gaza?

ISRAEL believes around 101 hostages are still being held in Hamas’ evil clutches in Gaza.

At least 36 of them are feared to be dead with a total 97 hostages remaining unaccounted for after they were kidnapped by Hamas thugs a year ago.

While a further four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015 are still being held.

According to Israeli figures, 251 Israelis and foreigners were abducted by Hamas on October 7 last year.

A group of hostages were released in November and another one in June.

a fireworks display is going off in the night sky

The IDF said it had struck ammunition warehouses in Beirut[/caption]

It is not yet clear how many people are injured or dead[/caption]

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