Iran stated that its anti-aircraft missiles successfully thwarted the Israeli attack; however, informed sources suggest that the aggression cannot be ignored.
Meanwhile, Israel continued its assault on the Kamal Adwan Hospital, detaining all male medical staff and wounded individuals.
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry (Gaza), 42,924 Palestinians have been killed, and 100,833 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
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Israeli Shelling Reaches Several Regions in Gaza
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
Israeli artillery shelling targets Al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City.
Israeli artillery shelling targets northwest of the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
An Israeli air strike targets the coastal area of Al-Mawasi, west of the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Two Israeli raids targeted the Jabaliya and Bureij camps in the northern and central Gaza Strip.
Israeli Raids Target Bekaa Region
AL-MAYADEEN: A series of raids targeted the town of Chastarr and its outskirts in the Bekaa in eastern Lebanon.
Iraqi Resistance: 'We Struck Vital Target'
ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ: We attacked for the second time with drones a vital target in the occupied Golan.
Iran: 'We Deterred the Zionist Entity'
IRAN (Iranian president’s assistant for strategic affairs): The Iranian people have proven their ability to deter the Zionist entity with the efficiency of the army and the Revolutionary Guards.
Large Explosion Heard in Nahariya
ISRAELI MEDIA: A large explosion was heard in Nahariya in the north.
Two Lebanese Drones Cross into Northern Israel
ISRAELI ARMY: We observed two drones that crossed from Lebanon toward the Western Galilee and Upper Galilee.
Ten Palestinians Killed in Second Major Massacre in Beit Lahia Today
AL-JAZEERA: Ten people were killed in an Israeli shelling that targeted a house sheltering displaced people in the Beit Lahia area in the northern Gaza Strip.
(Over 30 Palestinians were killed in Beit Lahia earlier in the evening, when Israel bombed five inhabited houses in the area.)
Sirens Activated in Western Galilee
ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens had been activated in a number of locations, including Nahariya, Shlomi and Mitzofa, Hanita and Liman in the western Galilee
Families of Israeli Prisoners Blame Netanyahu
ISRAELI MEDIA (Citing families of Israeli prisoners in a message to Netanyahu): The blood of prisoners killed by airstrikes or died in captivity is on your hands.
Eight Israeli Raids Target Southern Beirut
AL-JAZEERA: Eight Israeli raids targeted the Hadath area east of the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Israeli Army Bombs Bureij, Nuseirat Refugee Camps
PALESTINIAN MEDIA:
Israeli artillery shelling targeted the north of the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Israeli helicopter bombed a target west of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Israeli Airstrikes on Northern Gaza
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli warplanes launched a series of air strikes on various areas in northern Gaza.
Israeli Raids on Southern Lebanon, Beirut
AL-JAZEERA:
Israeli raids targeted the surroundings of the city of Baalbek, the town of Al-Sharbin, and the heights of the towns of Shamstar and Harbata in the Bekaa, eastern Lebanon.
The Israeli army issued a warning to evacuate several buildings in the Burj al-Barajneh and Hadath areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The Israeli regime carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Beirut last night. They targeted apartment towers, shops, and civilian infrastructure.
The Western backed racist regime is targeting Lebanese civilians because it is losing badly to Hezbollah on the battlefield. pic.twitter.com/H6MKn4rdUj
— Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) October 26, 2024
Iraqi Resistance Attacks Target in Golan
ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ: We attacked a vital target in the occupied Golan Heights with drones.
Sirens Sound in Galilee, Golan
HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona, Margaliot and Misgav Am in the Galilee Finger, and in the Kidmat Zvi area in the southern Golan Heights.
#Breaking : sirens sound over northern #Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona from rocket attack from #Lebanon few minutes ago. Earlier today notice was issued by #Lebanese resistance to 25 settlements in the north to vacate citing the presence of Israeli forces embedded within… pic.twitter.com/x094G63FQ9
— ali hadi (@alihadi68) October 26, 2024
Mossad Chief Heads to Doha to Discuss Prisoner Exchange Deal
CHANNEL 12: The head of Mossad will head to the Qatari capital, Doha, on Sunday morning to discuss the path to renewing negotiations on a prisoner exchange deal.
Iran Calls for Emergency UNSC Session
IRANIAN FM:
We demand an emergency session of the Security Council to consider this serious violation and hold the criminal regime accountable.
We reserve the right to respond appropriately to an aggression that cannot be separated from the genocide in Gaza and the bloodshed in Lebanon.
Four of our army heroes sacrificed their lives to confront this reckless and cowardly aggression.
The world must unite to confront this common threat to international peace and security.
Iran's Nuclear Facilities Not Affected
IAEA:
Iran’s nuclear facilities were not affected by the Israeli strike.
I call for restraint in the face of anything that might affect the safety and security of nuclear and radioactive materials.
IAEA:
Iran's nuclear facilities were not affected by the Israeli strike.
I call for restraint in the face of anything that might affect the safety and security of nuclear and radioactive materials. pic.twitter.com/tBBKlNkRww
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Only Three Doctors Currently Working at Kamal Adwan
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:
Only 3 doctors are currently working in Kamal Adwan Hospital due to the occupation’s targeting.
More than 900 Palestinians were killed since the beginning of the occupation’s aggression on the northern Gaza Strip during the past weeks.
Sirens Sound in Kiryat Shmona
ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas.
ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas. pic.twitter.com/HYE2ZHGjfd
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
All Israeli Army Appointments Postponed
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media: Following an assessment of the security situation, all appointments scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed.
Settlers in the North Reject Instructions to Return to Face-to-Face Education
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The Nahariya Municipality and a number of surrounding settlements rejected the occupation army’s instructions regarding the return of education, and circulated to the settlers that education would remain remote.
Clashes with Israeli Forces in Jenin
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Violent clashes erupt between Palestinian youths and Israeli occupation forces in the town of Ya’bad, southwest of Jenin.
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon
ISRAELI MEDIA: Seven soldiers were killed, and 21 others were wounded, some seriously, in southern Lebanese battles with Hezbollah.
Al-Jazeera: 30 Palestinians Killed in New Massacre
AL-JAZEERA: 30 people were killed when the occupation army bombed five inhabited houses in the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
🚨 Hezbollah called on residents of 25 Israeli settlements to evacuate “because they (these settlements) have turned into a place of deployment and support for enemy forces.”
These settlements have become a legitimate military target for the air and missile power of the Lebanese… pic.twitter.com/hXvsvlPXxh
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Hezbollah Calls on Residents of 25 Settlements to Evacuate
HEZBOLLAH:
We call on residents of 25 Israeli settlements to evacuate “because they (these settlements) have turned into a place of deployment and support for enemy forces.”
These settlements have become a legitimate military target for the air and missile power of the Lebanese resistance.
Five Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon
ISRAEL MEDIA (Citing military sources): Five Israeli soldiers were killed in battles in southern Lebanon in recent hours.
Horrific Massacre in Beit Lahia
Israeli Army Bombs Five Inhabited Houses in Beit Lahia:
GAZA MINISETERY OF HEALTH (Cited in Al-Jazeera): The Israeli occupation army committed a horrific massacre this evening in targeting a residential square in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza.
(Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that the occupation bombed five inhabited houses in the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.)
⚡️ BREAKING: At least 30 Palestinians killed and dozens are wounded in a new massacre in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
The Israeli occupation forces bombed five homes, including the Abu Shidiq family home, and the area has been completely destroyed.
In light of the… pic.twitter.com/jQqgqabcj4
— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) October 26, 2024
Israeli Army Killed Children inside Hospital
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY (Director General of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza to Al Jazeera):
The Israeli occupation killed children inside Kamal Adwan Hospital.
The goal of the occupation is to destroy the health system in the Gaza Strip.
More than 200 Rockets Fired from Lebanon
CHANNEL 12:
More than 200 rockets fired from Lebanon during the day.
Several fires and extensive damage to cars, infrastructure and roads in the north as a result of missiles from Lebanon.
CHANNEL 12:
More than 200 rockets fired from Lebanon during the day.
Several fires and extensive damage to cars, infrastructure and roads in the north as a result of missiles from Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/s64UINArOz
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
61 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in 24 Hours in Lebanon
ISRAELI ARMY: 61 soldiers were injured in the battles in southern Lebanon in the last 24 hours.
Ministers Banned from Speaking about Attack on Iran
CHANNEL 12: The government has banned ministers from giving interviews regarding the Israeli attack on Iran last night.
Three Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon
ISRAELI MEDIA: At least three soldiers were killed and at least 11 were injured in battles in southern Lebanon.
Al-Qassam Announces Operation
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: We targeted two Israeli vehicles with Shawaaz bombs and a 105-mm Al-Yassin shell east of Jabaliya, north of the Gaza Strip.
In this video, Al-Qassam fighters are seen targeting two Israeli vehicles with two Shuath explosive devices and a Yassin 105 shell east of Jabaliya in the north of the strip.
Translation Notes:
0:11 – Planning of the operation.
0:21 – The fighters advancing towards the target.… pic.twitter.com/zo3T1mkVVc— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Israeli Military Analyst: Israel Has Lost Its Deterrence
AVI ASHKENAZI: A military analyst for the Israeli newspaper Maariv, says that Israel has lost its deterrence capability in the region, and it may take years to regain its deterrence superiority.
Fires in Upper Galilee
CHANNEL 12: About 30 rockets were fired towards the Upper Galilee, noting that some of them caused fires in the area.
'Difficult Event' in Southern Lebanon
ISRAELI MEDIA: A difficult event occurred in the southern Lebanese region, and that a military helicopter was evacuating wounded people from battles there.
No Damage to Imam Khomeini Airport
AIRPORT AUTHORITIES: There was no damage to the airport or the surrounding areas.
Sirens Sound in Golan Heights
HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in the town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights.
Israel Abducts Hospital from Al-Awda Hospital
AL-JAZEERA: The occupation forces abducted Dr. Muhammad Obaid and took him to an unknown location.
🚨 Large fires broke out in northern Israel due to rocket impacts. pic.twitter.com/eh0JJeNvgd
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Germany Sends Message to Iran
GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ:
Israel informed us that it had targeted and precisely attacked Iranian military facilities.
Israel sought to minimize casualties, allowing an opportunity to avoid further escalation.
Our message to Iran is that the escalatory reaction must stop to allow a chance for peaceful solutions.
Fires Break Out in Israel after Rocket Barrage
ISRAELI MEDIA: Several rockets fell in the town of Yesod Hamala in the Hula Valley in northern Israel and fires broke out in the area.
🚨 Large fires broke out in northern Israel due to rocket impacts. pic.twitter.com/eh0JJeNvgd
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Iran Announces Killing of Ten Border Guards
IRANIAN INTERIOR MINISTRY: The Iranian Interior Ministry announced the killing of 10 border guards in an attack in the city of Taftan in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the southeast of the country.
Russia Calls for Deescalation
REUTERS (citing Russian FM):
We are deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran.
We urge all parties to stop the violence and avoid a catastrophic scenario.
Moscow is ready to work with all parties to reduce the level of escalation and confrontation.
We must stop provoking Iran into retaliation.
Dr. Abu Safiya's Son Killed at Kamal Adwan Hospital
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The son of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was killed during the Israeli siege.
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The son of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was killed during the Israeli siege. pic.twitter.com/PnwIlUDQfI
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Death Toll in Gaza Rises
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 42,924 Palestinians have been killed, and 100,833 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023.
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: 42,924 Palestinians have been killed, and 100,833 wounded in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza starting on October 7, 2023. pic.twitter.com/Rs4W7fdtGu
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Israel Withdraws from Kamal Adwan Hospital
AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli occupation forces withdrew from Kamal Adwan Hospital after besieging it for two days and storming it.
👈دمار هائل وكبير… آثار اقتحام الاحتلال لمستشفى كمال عدوان وتدمير محتوياته بعد حصار استمر يومين. pic.twitter.com/tAGP1jGBqN
— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) October 26, 2024
Al-Qassam Announces New Operations
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: Our fighters blew up a house where Israeli occupation soldiers were holed up, killing and wounding them.
Hezbollah Bombs Kriot, Safad
HEZBOLLAH:
Our fighters bombarded the town of Krayot, north of Haifa, with a barrage of rockets.
Our fighters targeted the Mishar base, the main intelligence headquarters for the northern region, in the city of Safed, with a barrage of rockets.
New Israeli Raids on Southern Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: Israeli bombing with incendiary bombs on the outskirts of the town of Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon.
Killed, Wounded in Khan Yunis
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian woman was killed and several others were injured in an Israeli bombardment of the Qizan Abu Rashwan area, south of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
A Palestinian youth recounts how the Israeli attack on the southern city of Khan Yunis led to the loss of his family.
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— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) October 26, 2024
Israeli Estimates Indicate Tehran Will Respond
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Israeli estimates indicate that Tehran will respond to the recent Israeli attack, and explained that the manner of the Iranian response is not yet clear.
Sirens Sound in Shlomi, Nahariya, Gaza Envelope
HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded simultaneously in Shlomi and Nahariya in northern Israel and the Gaza Envelope in the south.
Israeli Raids on Southern Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: Israel launched raids on several areas in southern Lebanon.
Islamic Jihad Slams Israel's Attack on Iran
ISLAMIC JIHAD: The Zionist aggression on Iran is a failed attempt to break the resistance forces in the region.
Hezbollah Attacks Tel Aviv Military Base
HEZBOLLAH: Our fighters attacked the Tel Nof air base south of Tel Aviv with a swarm of dive drones and hit the targets accurately.
Hezbollah:
Within the framework of the series of Khaybar Operations, the Mujahideen launched a squadron of attack drones on the Tel Nof air base, south of Tel Aviv, and hit its targets accurately. pic.twitter.com/PJEaOookIM
— RF News 🇵🇸🇾🇪🇱🇧🇸🇾🇮🇶🇮🇷 (@RFN3138) October 26, 2024
Hamas Condemns Israel's Attack on Iran
HAMAS: The Zionist aggression against Iran and targeting of military sites is a blatant violation of its sovereignty and an escalation targeting the security of the region.
Iran Stresses Right to Self-Defense
IRANIAN FM:
We condemn the Zionist aggression on Iranian military headquarters and consider it a violation of international law and our sovereignty.
We have the right to defend ourselves against any foreign aggression according to the United Nations Charter.
Hezbollah Bombs Israeli Forces at Aita Al-Shaab
HEZBOLLAH: Our fighters fired a barrage of rockets at a gathering of Israeli forces around the town of Aita al-Shaab in southern Lebanon.
Lieberman: Israel Did Not Subdue Iran
AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN: The Israeli government has been content with intimidating Iran and with a policy of public relations and buying silence instead of subjugating it.
AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN: The Israeli government has been content with intimidating Iran and with a policy of public relations and buying silence instead of subjugating it. pic.twitter.com/PzFy3fZ1q0
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Jordan: No Military Aircraft Allowed to Cross Jordanian Airspace
JORDANIAN ARMY: No military aircraft were allowed by the conflicting parties in the region to cross Jordanian airspace.
Dozens of Houses Set on Fire near Kamal Adwan Hospital
AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli occupation forces deliberately set fire to dozens of houses surrounding Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.
Killed, Wounded in Bureij
AL-JAZEERA: A Palestinian was killed as a result of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.
Two Iranian Soldiers Killed
TASNIM: The Iranian army announced the killing of two of its soldiers while confronting the Israeli attack on Iran at dawn today.
Iran: Our Anti-Aircraft Missiles Successfully Confronted Israeli Aggression
HEAD OF IRANIAN MILITARY JUDICIAL ORGANIZATION: Iranian anti-aircraft missiles successfully confronted the Israeli aggression.
HEAD OF IRANIAN MILITARY JUDICIAL ORGANIZATION: Iranian anti-aircraft missiles successfully confronted the Israeli aggression. pic.twitter.com/4v5YWRgJ9e
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Israeli Forces Detain Medical Staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital
AL-JAZEERA:
Israeli occupation forces detained all male medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip.
The occupation army continues bulldozing and digging operations around Kamal Adwan Hospital.
AL-JAZEERA:
Israeli occupation forces arrest all male medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip.
The occupation army continues bulldozing and digging operations around Kamal Adwan Hospital. pic.twitter.com/LLJnvtRffv
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Iran: Israeli Response Cannot Be Ignored
IRANIAN NOUR NEWS WEBSITE:
The Israeli aggression cannot be ignored, regardless of its weakness and Israel’s efforts to exaggerate it.
Tehran’s policy on Israeli aggression is to respond without delay or haste.
IRANIAN NOUR NEWS WEBSITE:
The Israeli aggression cannot be ignored, regardless of its weakness and Israel's efforts to exaggerate it.
Tehran's policy on Israeli aggression is to respond without delay or haste. pic.twitter.com/3Np1G7qhXN
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) October 26, 2024
Axios: Israel Informed Iran Warning against Response
AXIOS (citing informed sources):
Israel sent a message to Iran before launching the strike, warning it against responding.
Israel had made clear to Iran in advance which targets it would attack and which ones it would generally avoid.
Israel warned Iran that it would launch another, more powerful attack if Tehran responded
Israel Notified US before Attacking Iran
REUTERS (citing US official): Israel notified the United States before launching its strikes on Iran, stressing that Washington did not participate in the operation.
Israel: We targeted Air Defense System in Iran
ISRAELI OFFICIALS:
More than 100 aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, took part in the attacks on Iran.
After preparing for the attack, the aircraft attacked air defense systems in Iran while avoiding energy infrastructure.
Sirens Sound in Kiryat Shmona, Upper Galilee
HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens were sounding in Kiryat Shmona and nearby areas in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel.
Killed, Wounded in Jabaliya Al-Nazla
AL-JAZEERA: At least three Palestinians were killed and a number of citizens were injured as a result of Israeli shelling targeting Palestinians in Jabaliya Al-Nazla, north of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Media: Attack Targeted Surface-to-Surface Missile Production Plants
YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The Israeli attack on Iran was precise and targeted factories producing surface-to-surface missiles in Iran.
Israel Blows Up Residential Buildings in Rafah
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli occupation forces are blowing up residential buildings in the center of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Raids on Lebanon
AL-JAZEERA: Israel launched air strikes on the mountains surrounding the town of Jarmaq and on the Jabal al-Rafi’ area in southern Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Iran
SAUDI FM:
We condemn and denounce the military targeting of Iran, which is a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of international laws.
We affirm our firm position rejecting the continued escalation in the region and the expansion of the conflict.
We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and de-escalate.
We warn of the consequences of the continuation of military conflicts in the region and call on the international community to assume its responsibilities.
Injured in Jabaliya
AL-JAZEERA: A number of Palestinian citizens were injured as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted Jabalia Al-Nazla, north of the Gaza Strip.
Flights Return to Normal in Iran
IRAN’S CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION: Flights will return to normal starting at 9:00 am.
Three Medical Staff Injured at Kamal Adwan
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical staff are still inside the hospital with the wounded, injured and sick, after the escorts and some displaced women and children were evacuated.
"The Israeli military just turned the hospital into a desolate graveyard."
Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports on the storming of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces and the arrest of its entire medical staff. pic.twitter.com/831cFhGW0D
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 26, 2024
No IRGC Center in Tehran Targeted
TASNIM (citing informed source):
No IRGC military center in Tehran was targeted.
The Israeli attack was launched from outside Iranian borders and caused limited damage.
” Israeli Army Killed Children inside Hospital ” …
ANY person who still supports ” Israel ”
will have to admit that they are supporting; infanticide, the slaughter of children, the forced displacement and subsequent starvation campaign, the outright imperialism leading to the death of TENS OF THOUSANDS of innocent people.
Here’s a question.
If Gaza was ” black America ” …
or, ” transexualism ” , would people suddenly care? It’s not sexy enough for Tik-Tok and YouTube?