Lebanon Invasion, Hurricane Helene, and a "Suicide Capsule"

Tipping Point Quick Hits (09.26.24)

Updates on the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

The situation continues to worsen along the border between Israel and Lebanon, as Hezbollah has not let up on its aggression. The latest:

• Yesterday, Hezbollah aimed a rocket attack at Tel Aviv, specifically Israel’s Mossad headquarters. The attack was intercepted. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby called the attack “deeply concerning” and said it represented evidence Israel was facing a legitimate threat from the Iran-backed terrorist group. The U.S. has supported Israel’s right to self-defense, especially from a threat right over its northern border.

• Israel has attacked Hezbollah all week with airstrikes at targets in Lebanon, working to destroy its missile arsenal and ability to strike Israel. The IDF has said it struck 280 sites in Lebanon.

• The U.S., France and other allies called this morning for an immediate 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel has already rejected it, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz saying, “There will be no ceasefire in the north.” The joint statement was negotiated by participants at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

• Major General Ori Gordin of the IDF Northern Command said the IDF needed to be “strongly prepared” for a ground offensive against Hezbollah. “We have entered another phase of the campaign,” he said. “We need to change the security situation.” Forces have been simulating ground operations this week.