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Jordan Thwarts Grad Missile Amid Rising Regional Tensions; Israel Targets Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Key Operation

Jordan intercepts missile from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate; Israel’s assassination of Nasrallah reshapes Middle Eastern dynamics.
A Grad missile was fired from Southern Lebanon and fell in an uninhabited desert area near Muwaqqar, south of Amman, Jordan, without causing any casualties or damage. The Jordanian Armed Forces assured that air defense systems are ready to intercept any further threats, emphasizing that Jordan won’t allow its territory to become a battleground amid escalating regional tensions.

In a related development, Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah marks a pivotal shift in Middle Eastern dynamics, delivering a monumental blow to the group he led for 32 years. With Nasrallah’s death, Hezbollah faces uncertainty as it navigates choosing a successor and managing heightened regional tensions, especially with Iran.

Following the assassination, Iran has vowed to continue supporting militant groups against Israel. Iran’s parliament speaker confirmed that the Axis of Resistance, including groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemen’s Houthis, will persist in their struggle against Israel.

Moreover, Nasrallah’s assassination through an Israeli airstrike revealed deep infiltration within Hezbollah, severely crippling its military command and supply lines. The operation, authorized by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlights the severe challenges Hezbollah now faces in rebuilding despite Iran's ongoing support.

Shifting to Europe, rescue crews have renewed their search for 48 migrants missing after their boat capsized near the Canary Islands, resulting in nine deaths, including a child. This tragic incident underscores the increasing dangers of migrant crossings to the Canary Islands, with this particular crossing being one of the deadliest in 30 years.

Lastly, in Indonesia, a landslide at an illegal mine in West Sumatra has claimed 13 lives and injured 12 others due to heavy rains. While the search for all reported victims has concluded, this serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with illegal mining and the season's typical landslides.
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