British forces have reportedly played a role in countering an Iranian missile attack on Israel, according to the UK’s Defence Secretary, John Healey. In a measured statement made on Tuesday evening, Healey indicated that British military personnel were involved in efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions in the Middle East. He emphasized the importance of their actions in the ongoing crisis in the region.

Hamas has announced that Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine, the leader of its operations in Lebanon, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern part of the country. Reports indicate that the strike targeted a Palestinian refugee camp. In Israeli political news, opposition lawmaker Gideon Saar rejoined the government on Sunday, a move that is expected to bolster Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position. During a recent speech at the United Nations, Netanyahu dismissed international calls for a ceasefire, delivering a defiant message shortly before significant airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah's leader resulted in the destruction of several apartment buildings in Beirut. Today, Israel has reportedly conducted a rare strike in central Beirut, marking the first such attack on the heart of the Lebanese capital since 2006. In other news, a referendum is set for November 5 regarding Amendment 4, which seeks to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. If passed, this amendment would prevent government interference with abortion rights before the fetus reaches viability, typically around the 24th week of pregnancy.

The Israeli military has initiated a new series of strikes against Hezbollah, following evacuation warnings issued to residents in Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed individuals living in or near structures where Hezbollah is believed to be concealing weapons to leave their homes. In a statement, the IDF confirmed that it is targeting locations associated with the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon. The military's actions come amid escalating tensions in the region, as they aim to dismantle what they describe as terror targets linked to Hezbollah.