"THAAD" is being deployed, is the missile attack on Iran already "set in stone"?
Late at night local time, a reporter learned from Israeli sources that the THAAD anti-missile system provided by the United States to Israel has been put into operation in Israel. Additionally, an Israeli official stated on the same day that Israel's response to Iranian missile attacks is "set in stone."
Additionally, the incident involving the Israeli military's attack on UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) is still escalating. On a certain day, UNIFIL reported that one of its camps was in a dire situation due to roadblocks, facing water and food shortages. On the same day, the Israeli military deliberately destroyed a UNIFIL observation tower using bulldozers.
Israel launched air strikes on multiple locations in Lebanon during the day and night. According to a statement released by the Israeli military, the targets of the attacks were financial institutions associated with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
"THAAD" has been deployed in Israel to retaliate against Iran's actions, making it a "done deal."
On the local date, journalists learned from sources in Israel that the THAAD missile defense system has been put into use in Israel. However, as of now, the Israeli government has not yet confirmed this news.
△Day, US "THAAD" anti-missile system driving on the streets of Israel photo disclosed
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on a certain date that the U.S. military's advance team and some components of the THAAD anti-missile system have arrived in Israel. This process will continue for some time until the THAAD system is fully operational. The U.S. has repeatedly stated that the purpose of providing THAAD to Israel is to support the country's "right to self-defense."
Iran: "THAAD" is not reliable
Currently, Israel is planning to retaliate against the large-scale missile attack launched by Iran on the specified date. However, Iran has stated that the "THAAD" system is not reliable.
The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, has previously issued a clear warning that if Israel attacks Iranian targets, Iran will take further retaliatory actions. He emphasized that the U.S. THAAD missile defense system is "unreliable." Israel might believe that the THAAD system can compensate for its defensive shortcomings, but that is a mistake.
Israeli prime minister holds security cabinet meeting to discuss retaliation against Iran
△Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (file photo)
Additionally, on the evening of the day, the Israeli Prime Minister convened a security cabinet meeting that night. According to information obtained by reporters later, an Israeli official revealed that Israel's response to the Iranian missile attack was "set in stone."
According to information disclosed by Israeli media, this meeting will discuss Israel's response to Iran, the progress in the agreement on exchanging detained personnel with organizations in the Gaza Strip, and the situation of the drone attack on the Prime Minister's residence. Additionally, the latest developments in the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza will be synchronized. However, as of now, the Israeli government has not yet released specific information about the content of the discussions.
UNIFIL outpost under Israeli attack again, Israeli army used tanks to deliberately destroy watchtowers
On the date in local time, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement stating that an Israeli Army bulldozer had deliberately dismantled a watchtower and fence at the UNIFIL camp in the border village of Marwaheen, southern Lebanon, earlier that day.
△ A UNIFIL observation post (file photo)
UNIFIL reminds the IDF and all actors once again of their responsibility to ensure the safety of UN personnel and property, and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times.
A UNIFIL camp was cut off from water and food
Additionally, UNIFIL issued a statement earlier in the day stating that due to roadblocks, its base in Mejdel Zebbe, southern Lebanon, has not received any food or drinking water supplies since the beginning of the month. The base has been without water since the beginning of the month.
△UNIFIL (file photo)
Meis Jabal is located on the Lebanese side of the eastern section of the Lebanese-Israeli temporary border, just kilometers away from the temporary border line. With the escalation of the Lebanese-Israeli conflict, several UNIFIL peacekeepers have been injured in recent times. The international community has repeatedly protested and condemned Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on a certain day that Hezbollah in Lebanon uses UNIFIL as a "human shield," and the Israeli military has repeatedly demanded UNIFIL's withdrawal from the combat zone, but has been repeatedly refused. UN Secretary-General Guterres said on a certain day that despite multiple attacks on UNIFIL, the force will continue to hold all positions.
The Israeli army continues to launch attacks on Lebanon and Dominica, making Hezbollah-related financial institutions a key target
In terms of the conflict, the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for multiple locations in Lebanon once again on the evening, requiring the evacuation of people around the financial institutions affiliated with Hezbollah, the "Khader Hassan Association."
Shortly after the relevant evacuation order was issued, multiple branches of the "Khader Hassan Association" in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the eastern town of Baalbek, and the northeastern town of Hermel were struck by Israeli military aircraft.
△On the night of the day, the Israeli military launched an air strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Journalists have received information from the Israeli side indicating that the Israeli military has issued similar evacuation orders to the Lebanese population in multiple areas, including the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Bekaa region in eastern Lebanon, and southern Lebanon.
The "Khader Hassan Association" provides microfinance and other financial services to the people of Lebanon, being regarded as a "bank" by locals. The institution maintains close ties with Hezbollah and serves as a financial arm affiliated with the organization.
The statistics from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health show that the ongoing Lebanon-Israel conflict, which has lasted for over a year, has resulted in deaths and injuries on the Lebanese side.
Gaza's humanitarian situation worsens; UN officials: No place in Gaza is safe.
In Gaza, the Israeli military has recently continued to advance its military operations in the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation there.
UNRWA: Only one hospital remains partially operational in northern Gaza.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) issued a statement stating that out of the hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip, only a few are currently operating under strained conditions, facing severe shortages of fuel, blood, and trauma treatment medications.
△ UNRWA (file photo)
Meanwhile, the medical supplies at UNRWA's healthcare facilities are also running low, with an expected depletion of at least 100 types of medications by the month and year, and all laboratory equipment requiring maintenance or replacement.
"There is no safe place in Gaza, the war must stop."
Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, also issued a statement on the situation in Gaza on the same day, condemning Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza the previous night, which resulted in dozens of casualties in Beit Lahia. He stated that there is no safe place left in Gaza and that the war must stop immediately.
In his statement, Wennesland said, "The nightmare in Gaza is intensifying, with horrific scenes unfolding in the northern part of the strip as Israel's relentless attacks and worsening humanitarian crisis leave the northern population almost completely cut off from humanitarian aid."
As of the deadline, a statement released by the Gaza Strip Health Department indicates that the Israeli military's airstrikes on the Beit Lahia area in northern Gaza have resulted in at least people dead or missing, with many others injured. The department's updated statistics also show that since the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict last year, the Israeli military's operations in multiple areas of Gaza have led to the deaths of Palestinian people and injuries to others.