[UPDATE-Day 5-Oct 11-21:30Z] Israel strikes HAMAS Naval Facilities, Over 200 Targets in Gaza, Reports IDF Press Service

Middle East conflict to expand beyond Israeli ground operation, says ex-top Austrian diplomat The latest escalation in the Middle East will not be limited to an Israeli ground offensive against the Gaza Strip only, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl said. “This will not be just a ground-based operation by the Israelis in Gaza, as there is a major risk of new fronts being opened,” Kneissl said. “We saw clashes between Hezbollah (Lebanese terrorist group) and the Israel Defense Forces last night, when an Israeli tank was destroyed by Hezbollah rockets. I don’t think that Hezbollah will just sit waiting;…