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October 18, 2023

Iran Warns of Possible Attacks Against Israel Amid Cross-Border Skirmishes Between Israel and Lebanon
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Turkey has said it is in talks with Hamas to release hostages taken by
the group in its deadly October 7 attack in Israel. Meanwhile, Iran has
warned of potential "preemptive" action against Israel as it prepares
for a possible ground invasion of Gaza. Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese
group backed by Iran, have been exchanging fire on the Israel-Lebanon
border.


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