

Israel Iran Conflict: Know Major Events up to Oct 2, 2024
Israel Iran Conflict: Major Events up to Oct 2, 2024
The Israel-Iran conflict has been intensifying lately, as many breakthroughs have been achieved in various battlefields. Missile attacks to military battles, the Middle East is said to be witnessing a cascade of events which will be claimed to threaten the region’s stability. Here are the major events:
1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Condolence and Promise of Victory
As eight Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep sorrow for the fallen soldiers. He termed them heroes, took their condolences to their families and said that Israel was sure to triumph in this war. “This is war against Iran’s ‘axis of evil’, Netanyahu said. “We will bring back our abducted citizens, and we will end this terror against us.”.
2. Hezbollah Destroys Israeli Tanks on Lebanon Border
A Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, backed by Iran, said yesterday it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks as they advanced toward the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras. The group had announced earlier in the day that it had clashed with Israeli forces in this sector and this was a major escalation on the Lebanese front.
3. Israel’s Eighth Soldier Killed in Lebanon Fighting
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that one more soldier was killed in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This was after Israeli forces crossed the border to target Hezbollah positions. The confirmation of the death is after the confirmation of seven soldiers being killed in the same area earlier.
4. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Calls for Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Outgoing former Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett, has called on Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities in the wake of the escalating war. He said that now, in the wake of Hezbollah and Hamas being weakened, is the first opportunity for a decisive blow against Iran. Bennett urged acting immediately to shut down Iran’s nuclear program and energy infrastructure, saying that’s necessary for long-term peace and security.
5. Britain Organizes Evacuation Flights for British Nationals in Lebanon
The UK has set up charter flights to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon as tensions reach boiling point. British Foreign Minister David Lammy revealed that the first flight was indeed gone and more were scheduled for the next days to evacuate those who want to get out safely. The UK has also ramped up military intervention since there have been sightings of two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets and a refueling tanker actively working to prevent further escalation in the region.
6. Hezbollah Claims Attack on Israeli Troops with Explosive Devices
Hezbollah says it ambushed an Israeli unit near the southern Lebanese village of Yaroun with an explosive device. The attack is reported to have killed a number of Israelis who refused to stop advancing in the region. Hezbollah keeps bragging over its capabilities of armed resistance against Israeli troops along the border.
7. Israel Vows Retaliation for Iranian Missile Strikes
Israel threatened Iran to make it “pay” for the barrage of missiles fired by Iran in retaliation for the deaths of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. According to reports, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized that any attack on Israel shall be met with severe retaliation. Netanyahu said that Iran’s missile attack shall not go unanswered. Meanwhile, Gallant observes missile defense operations and was determined enough to strike back.
8. Iranian President Threatens Israel with More “Crimes”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Israel sternly that the country must halt its “crimes” against Iran or face more retaliatory action from Iran. Speaking after an Iranian attack of over 200 ballistic missiles on Israel, targeting military bases and their intelligence facilities, Pezeshkian claimed that Iran only did what it could for self-defense purposes and expressed if Israel continues its provocations further, then the problem will go much further.
9. Italy to Host G7 Leaders’ Call on Middle East Crisis
With tension further running high and the danger of a broader conflict all the more real, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the leaders of the Group of Seven to convene over the issue of the Middle East crisis. Being the current president of the G7, Italy will call for diplomatic steps to end and prevent further escalations of this crisis.
10. Lebanese army says Israeli soldiers were in S. Lebanon, retreated
Lebanon’s army said Israeli soldiers briefly entered southern Lebanon then withdrew after a Hezbollah militant group report said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops on two towns in the border.
Skirmishes between both sides continue to escalate tensions
11. Iran strikes Mossad Headquarter and Israel Air Base
Iranian state media claimed missile attacks against Israel hit the headquarters of the Mossad and several military bases, which house F-35 fighter jets, including certain air bases.
Iranian chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri said this ballistic attack was “a part of Operation True Promise II” which Iran had launched in retaliation for the murder of leading figures of Hezbollah and Hamas by Israel.
12. International Reactions to the Conflict
Russia: The Kremlin condemned the increases in violence and called both sides to calm down. Russia denounced acts that led to the killing of civilians; it supported the continuing process of dialogue with all concerned sides.
United States: “We continue to assess the situation, and we will do everything necessary to protect our allies,” Pentagon officials said. U.S. Navy destroyers have reportedly intercepted a good number of Iranian missiles targeting Israel.
India: India issued a statement saying it was extremely concerned over the escalation and degradation of the conflict. The country called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the situation. India asked for protection of civilians and insisted that the conflict should not expand to a wider regional war.
13. Security Upgrades in Global Capitals
As a preemptive step, nations are strengthening security measures around Israeli embassies. In Delhi, security outside the Israeli embassy has been increased, as Danish authorities probe two blasts that happened near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Events like this start to mirror growing concern over the effects of the Middle East conflict worldwide.
As the conflict between Israel and Iran unfolds amid military operations, missile strikes, and diplomatic efforts, the world watches as tensions escalate, hopes that de-escalation will occur, but prepares for the broad regional conflict.