The Latest Middle East Conditions, Israeli Land Attacks In Lebanon To Attacks On Gaza-Syria

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JAKARTA - Israel carried out land operations in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. Israeli officials said there would be no long-term occupation of Lebanon but refused to give a deadline.

Land attacks occurred after hours of Israeli attacks and artillery fire crossed the border.

The following is a summary of the events reported by CNN, Tuesday, October 1.

Mass casualties: It was reported that 95 people died in Israeli attacks, bringing the death toll to more than 1,000 since Monday last week.

One million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the fighting, the prime minister said.

Lebanese soldiers withdrew: Lebanese troops evacuated observation posts on the southern border with Israel and moved to the barracks in preparation for ground attacks, security sources told CNN.

Israel's narrative against the US: The White House said it considered Israel's ground operations to be in line with the country's right to defend against the threat of terror groups, but warned of risks.

"We all know the destruction that will be caused by a massive war, a land war in Lebanon against the Israeli people and the Lebanese people," a spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said on Monday, September 30.

Attacks on Damascus: Israeli attacks have killed a well-known television host and two others, state news agency SANA reported. Israel has launched airstrikes in Syria since October 7.

US Troops: Unspecified US troops have been prepared to deploy orders to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Monday.

The international evacuation scene: Various countries including Britain and Germany have organized their citizens to evacuate Lebanon.

Israel's extensive fighting: Israel has attacked refugee camps and schools housing Palestinian refugees overnight in Gaza, where Israel continues its war against Hamas.