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Lebanon arrests 2 Syrians suspected of spying for Israel

The Lebanese military said it arrested the two Syrian nationals on suspicion of “photographing different places … and documenting the results of enemy air strikes” for Israeli authorities.

The arrests were “a result of surveillance and follow-up of Israeli spy networks and enemy agents” it said, adding that the accused were allegedly “recruited through social media”.

“The investigation with the two detainees has begun under the supervision of the competent judiciary,” the military added.

Israeli soldier killed in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military said the reservist, a member of the Alon Brigade’s 5030th Battalion, was killed during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.

They added that another reservist was “seriously injured” during the same incident and has been taken to hospital. The reservist is the 12th Israeli soldier killed since Israel launched ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on September 30, according to official figures.

The Lebanese armed group claims it has killed at least 25 Israeli soldiers in that time.

Iraqi armed group claims drone attacks on northern Israel

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it launched two drone attacks on “vital” targets in northern Israel, in support of the people of Palestine and Lebanon, who are under Israeli attack.

There was no immediate comment from Israel.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Iran-backed group said it launched another drone attack on Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat. The Israeli military said it intercepted a drone that approached Israel over the Red Sea.

The attack aimed at Eilat was the fifth launched by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Wednesday.

The group has stepped up attacks targeting Israel in recent weeks as the Israeli military intensifies its assault on Gaza and expands its offensive in Lebanon. The group has also launched rockets and drone attacks at US forces in Iraq and Syria as part of its campaign.

Last edited by SvennoJ - on 10 October 2024