Israeli army says it intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon
The Israeli military says “a number of” rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon were intercepted. The army statement said warning sirens were activated in the areas of Gush Dan, Sharon, Yarkon and Samaria in Israel. Details of the incident are under review, it added.
The Israeli media, quoting medical sources, reported that a man in his 50s was moderately wounded in the rocket attack on central Israel.
Hezbollah confirms rocket attacks on Israel
The Lebanese group says it launched a salvo of “Fadi-4” rockets at the Glilot base in Tel Aviv, the headquarters of the Israeli military Intelligence – Unit 8200. A statement on Telegram said the group also carried out an attack on the Mossad headquarters located in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.
The Israeli military announced the strikes earlier, adding that it intercepted some of the rockets launched.
France sends helicopter carrier to Eastern Mediterranean
A French helicopter carrier will arrive in the Eastern Mediterranean in the next few days in case a decision is taken to evacuate foreign nationals from Lebanon, France’s army says.
Western nations have been weighing their options on how to get citizens out of Lebanon safely if a full-scale war breaks out there, with Cyprus and possibly Turkey seen as offering sanctuary to tens of thousands of people.
France, which has about 20,000 citizens in Lebanon, sent its Dixmude helicopter carrier from the naval port of Toulon to the region on Monday.
UN seeks $400m to help displaced Lebanese
Lebanon’s prime minister and the UN humanitarian agency say they’re launching an appeal for more than $400m to meet the emergency needs of civilians affected by the escalating conflict.
“Prime Minister Najib Mikati and humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza today launched a $426m flash appeal to mobilise urgent resources for civilians affected by the escalating conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,” the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said.
UAE expresses ‘deep concern’ over Lebanon escalation, announces $100m relief package
The United Arab Emirates has “reaffirmed its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity”, in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has also “directed the delivery of an urgent $100m relief package to the people of Lebanon”, according to the statement.
The UAE also called for international support to prevent further escalation and stressed the importance of providing full protection to civilians, according to international law.
