ARTORIAS MIDDLE EAST DAILY OSINT REPORT 10/02/24 17:30 EST.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2024 17:30 EST.

Israel and Iran Escalation

The past 24 hours have seen a dramatic escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides launching a barrage of attacks across the border and beyond. Hezbollah, claiming to act in defense of Lebanon and in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, launched numerous rocket and artillery attacks on Israeli military positions and civilian areas, targeting settlements in the Galilee region, Rosh Pina, the Avivim military base, the Ammunition Hill airbase, and numerous cities in northern Israel. They also claimed to have engaged Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of several Israeli soldiers.

Israel retaliated with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons storage sites in Lebanon, including the cities of Nabatiyeh, Kfar Kila, Beirut, and the southern suburbs of Beirut, where they also conducted multiple airstrikes targeting suspected Iranian positions and weapons factories. Israel also conducted airstrikes against the Gaza Strip, resulting in civilian casualties. 

In a major development, Iran launched a series of missile strikes against Israel, claiming to have targeted three main Israeli airbases and the Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv in response to the Israeli assassination of a top Hezbollah leader. The impact of these strikes remains unclear.

The escalation has further strained relations between the US and Iran, as the Biden administration expressed concern about the potential for a major conflict. The conflict also has the potential to draw in other regional actors, creating a dangerous situation with the potential for a wider regional war.

The situation remains extremely volatile, with no clear end in sight. Both sides have shown a willingness to escalate the conflict, and further attacks are likely in the coming hours and days. The impact of these attacks on the civilian populations of both Israel and Lebanon will be significant, and the potential for wider regional conflict remains high.

Artorias will continue to provide real-time intelligence updates as the situation evolves.

For further information, please contact:

Stefano Ritondale [CIO]

stefano@artorias.com