This is the first time there has been a confrontation between Beirut and Tel Aviv. The exchange of missiles between the Jewish state, Hezbollah and the Houthis continues
For the first time, the regular Lebanese and Israeli armies clash. The army of Beirut, writes the Tutorresponded to fire from Tel Aviv troops who crossed the border into the Land of the Cedars. The clash, explains the Lebanese army in a post on X, broke out after the death of a soldier following an Israeli attack. At the same time, regarding a possible offensive against Iran, American President Joe Biden reassures: “Nothing will happen today.” Missile exchanges between Israel, Hezbollah and the Houthis continued during the day. While the Jewish state admitted that certain military bases had been damaged by Tehran's carriers. However, the operation of the structures was not affected. At the same time, the charter flight organized with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow 178 Italians, including five children, and 4 Finnish citizens, took off in the evening from Beirut airport in Lebanon. This was reported by airport authorities.
The confrontation with the Lebanese army
“One of the soldiers was martyred following the Israeli enemy's attack on a military center in the Bint Jbeil region in the south. The members of the center responded to the sources of fire”, this is what the official account of the regular Lebanese army reports. This is the first time that the conflict with Israel has extended to the troops of the Beirut government. As of yet, there has been no confirmation from the IDF.
The advance of the army
The “limited” advance of the Israeli army has already recorded the first deaths: there have been at least eight victims in Tel Aviv since the invasion of Lebanon. The operations have already encountered the first difficulties in territory occupied by the Shiite Hezbollah militias and where the missiles targeting villages in the north of the State of Israel came and still come from. The Party of God announced that it had “repulsed with artillery fire the attempt of enemy forces to advance near the Fatima Gate.” Since the night, Israeli anti-aircraft guns have been manned.
Minister Tajani in conversation with the Pope
“It is always an honor to meet the Pontiff. We had a long conversation about international issues and peace efforts. I assured of the government's commitment to supporting populations affected by the war. At the G7 in Pescara, we will organize a conference of world missionaries. » These are the words on X of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, announcing that he had had a meeting with Pope Francis.
