Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "ordered" Irish, Italian, and Ghanaian peacekeepers from the United Nations to move 5 kilometers north as he announces his plan for a full scale bombardment of the Lebanese border. Ireland has said they refuse to move from their peacekeeping posts.  ■  Peacekeepers from the UN mission in Lebanon witnessed a serious violation by Israeli forces in the early hours of Sunday morning, when three Israeli military units crossed the 'blue line' and entered Lebanese territory near the village of Ramya, UN peacekeepers announced. In addition, two Israeli tanks knocked down the main gate on the territory of the UN facility and entered inside, putting UN officials at risk, the statement added.

■ Netanyahu calls on UN to evacuate Lebanon peacekeepers (RT.com)

The UN’s Special Rapporteur on occupied Palestinian territories calls out Israel’s dangerous expansionist agenda and lays out her vision for peace in the Middle East. | So, we should be able to take a step back and see that this is not just about Israel versus Palestine or Israelis versus Palestinians. I agree with the Pope when he says the Palestinians are not victims of a war, they are victims of an ideology. But I wonder if today we cannot see that this ideology is much broader than the land of Palestine and touches all of us. How do you define this ideology? This ideology we are talking about is the one that conceives the right to exist in the land that was a historical Palestine. And Israel sees it as Greater Israel unified from the [Jordan] river to the [Mediterranean] sea. Several Israeli politicians and leaders are openly talking about the fact that Greater Israel should include parts of Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. I mean, it's unconscionable what we are sort of letting Israel get away with [this]. But again, there is an ideology that envisages the right to exist in this land for the Jewish people only.

■ Israeli army cuts off North Gaza from the entire Strip (Days of Palestine)
■ Israel Orders Gazans to Leave the North, but Most Are Staying Put (New york Times)(Archived; Oct. 11, 2024)
⚡ Israel's future borders would extend beyond Jordan River — minister (10/11/24)

At least 8 Palestinians killed in an lsraeli airstrike targeting a house in al-Nussairat Camp, Central Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/5vzePO1kUJ

— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) October 13, 2024

■ Gaza: 49 Palestinians killed, 219 injured in the past 24 hours (Days of Palestine)
■ Israeli army cuts off North Gaza from the entire Strip (Days of Palestine)
■ Israel Orders Gazans to Leave the North, but Most Are Staying Put (New york Times)(Archived; Oct. 11, 2024)

Israeli occupation forces have seized control of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli government plans to build 1,440 settlement units on the site. | According to the Middle East Eye, the announcement comes a day after members of the United Nations Security Council warned Israel against proceeding with a law, promoted by Iloz and others, aimed at curbing UNRWA’s ability to operate. The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved two bills on Sunday which effectively aim at ending UNRWA’s activity and privileges in Israel. The US envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, warned that the bill risked “hindering its ability to communicate with Israeli officials and removing privileges and immunities afforded to UN organizations and personnel around the globe”.

Over 200,000 citizens in Jabalia area struggling to survive due to tight Israeli siege since Oct. 6 | Residents of the Jabalia refugee camp have been deprived of essential food and water supplies for the seventh consecutive day as Israeli military offensives continue to intensify in the northern Gaza Strip, the spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza said on Saturday. In a video statement, spokesperson Mahmoud Basal highlighted the dire situation facing approximately 200,000 citizens in the Jabalia area.Since Oct. 6, the Israeli army has imposed a tight siege on Jabalia, following an unprecedented escalation of violence in northern Gaza.

Israeli Army Radio described move as part of preparations for expected Israeli response to Iran’s recent missile attack | The Israeli military announced on Saturday evening that the US has deployed the THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system in Israel amid tensions with Iran. Israeli Army Radio described the move as part of preparations for the expected Israeli response to Iran’s recent missile attack. While it is described as the "first" such deployment, the US had announced a temporary deployment of THAAD in March 2019 as part of joint defense exercises. It remains unclear whether the current deployment is permanent.

1:47 PM EDT SATURDAY -- Following Lebanon, Israel's ground invasion of Syria has begun! Israeli special forces have broken through the Syrian border from the Golan Heights towards the village of Qadana in armored vehicles. The initial assault began about an hour and a half ago and has reportedly advanced at least 500 meters into Syrian territory. This is a rapidly developing story, check back for updates.

#BREAKING - unconfirmed reports about attacks in some areas in Isfahan, #Iran. pic.twitter.com/tMLfHC9tlJ

— BenSabti (@BeniSabti) October 12, 2024

4:39 PM EDT Saturday -- Scattered and UNCONFIRMED reports are coming in from the area of Isfahan, Iran claiming the sound of explosion(s) have been heard. ONE photo, ALLEGEDLY from Isfahan, shows a fire and smoke. Also receiving reports claiming "An unidentified flying object appeared in the Iranian sky near a nuclear facility in Isfahan, and Iranian defenses tried to shoot it down." Also UNCONFIRMED right now. Social media starting to show videos of an alleged air-defense engagement near Isfahan: