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Hamas urges Iran not to target neighbouring countries Hamas urged Iran not to target neighbouring countries as tensions escalate in the region, while backing Tehran’s right to respond to US and Israeli actions. The Palestinian group said it supports Iran’s right to respond to the “US-Israeli aggression by all available means in accordance with international norms and laws,” but “calls upon our brothers in Iran not to target neighbouring countries”. Hamas urged regional states to cooperate to stop the aggression and preserve “the bonds of brotherhood among them.”

Yemen’s government rejects new shipping surcharges, as fears grow of humanitarian crisis.

Iraqi armed faction says it carried out eight operations targeting US bases An Iraqi armed faction said it carried out eight operations targeting US military bases inside and outside Iraq over the past 24 hours. The group said the attacks were “qualitative operations,” but did not provide details on the locations or the type of weapons used. Militias operating under the umbrella of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have repeatedly claimed drone and rocket attacks on US bases in the region amid escalating tensions.

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Anti-Zionist activists accuse Israel supporters of eating babies and raping children, shout 'death to America,' wave terrorist flags The post Protesters chant for Hamas and Hezbollah at Al Quds Day rally in New York City appeared first on The Times of Israel.

IDF destroys bridge it says Hezbollah used as 'key crossing' between south and north Lebanon, with defense minister warning Lebanese government that attack 'is only the beginning' The post ‘Existential battle’: Hezbollah chief says terror group ready for ‘long confrontation’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Israel plans to expand operations south of Litani River, Axios says Israel is planning to expand its military operations in Lebanon with the aim of controlling the entire area south of the Litani River, according to Axios, which cited US and Israeli officials. The report said the move would be part of the ongoing military escalation in the region. An Israeli official told Axios that the army intends to carry out operations in Lebanon similar to those conducted in the Gaza Strip, saying the military could pursue a broader campaign to target Hezbollah positions in the south.

Israel’s Second War: The Fight Against Iran’s Proxy, Hezbollah – Analysis  Eurasia Review

TV report says ex-minister and longtime confidant of PM to lead negotiations, though Israel has rebuffed Lebanese efforts to engage directly, with Beirut even floating normalization The post Netanyahu reportedly taps Dermer to handle Lebanon file as Beirut seeks direct talks appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Friday his group was ready for a long confrontation with Israel, as the latter threatened to make Lebanon pay an "increasing price" in damage to infrastructure. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the Tehran-backed militant group attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.

Hezbollah leader says Israeli threats to assassinate him are 'worthless' Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said in a speech on Friday that Israeli threats to assassinate him were “worthless”. "We have prepared ourselves for a long confrontation and they will be surprised in the field", he added. Israel launched an offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah after it opened fire on 2 March to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

By Alexander Cornwell and Maya Gebeily TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah and warned of more attacks on the country's infrastructure. As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's suburbs with air strikes, Lebanon's interior minister said authorities were unable to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of people who have sought refuge in the capital.

Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.

Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.

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Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.