After an evacuation warning issued by Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF began striking Hezbollah infrastructure across several areas of southern Lebanon, including an underground weapons storage site near Kfarbeit and a second site struck later. The Lebanese Armed Forces were informed, and civilians were told to stay at least 300 meters away from highlighted buildings. The strikes follow earlier IDF actions in the region and are described as part of ongoing efforts in response to Hezbollah ceasefire violations, including the killing of a terrorist near Bint Jbeil.
Lebanon announced the completion of the first phase of its plan to disarm Hezbollah and other militant groups south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese Army claiming operational control of the area, though full disarmament has not been achieved. Israel welcomed the progress but expressed concerns that efforts are insufficient, citing ongoing rearmament and Iranian support for Hezbollah. The situation remains tense, with ongoing efforts and challenges in fully implementing disarmament and maintaining stability.
The Lebanese army has taken control of security in southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah-dominated area, as part of a government plan to disarm the group amid regional tensions and international pressure, though Hezbollah and Israel remain at odds over disarmament and military activities.
Israel conducted multiple airstrikes in Lebanon targeting sites associated with Hezbollah and Hamas, amid ongoing tensions and a scheduled Lebanese disarmament meeting, with no immediate casualties reported.
Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon, following evacuation orders for villages amid ongoing tensions and violations of a previous ceasefire, with international criticism and concerns over escalation and civilian casualties.
During a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump expressed support for Israel to take action against Hezbollah and emphasized the need for Hezbollah's complete disarmament, aligning US and Israeli positions and signaling backing for Israeli military action if Lebanon's government fails to disarm Hezbollah.
Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a training site used by the elite Radwan Force, as part of ongoing efforts to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding military capabilities, despite a ceasefire agreement. The strikes targeted training sites, weapons depots, and infrastructure, with casualties unknown, amid continued tensions and Israeli warnings of renewed military action if Hezbollah is not disarmed.
The IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a combat training ground and weapon warehouses, as part of ongoing operations against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure, following recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Iranian military figures in Lebanon.
The Middle East faces a heightened risk of multi-theater conflict driven by unresolved issues involving Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and regional tensions, with potential escalation from Gaza to Lebanon and beyond, requiring strategic US policy to restore credible deterrence and prevent full-scale war.
Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid a deadline for disarmament, with ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts continuing despite violations of the ceasefire and accusations from both sides.
The IDF conducted a drone strike near Sidon, Lebanon, killing Ali Abdullah, a Hezbollah operative who also served in Lebanese army intelligence, along with two others. This marks the first recent case of Israel killing a Lebanese military official involved with Hezbollah, raising potential diplomatic concerns amid ongoing tensions and upcoming discussions between Israel and the US on Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese security.
Iran faces increased protests from Baloch groups and ongoing security threats from ISIS in Syria, while Hezbollah's military capabilities remain limited. Iraq prepares for its first parliamentary session post-election, and regional tensions persist with Iran's slight decrease in oil exports and shifting dynamics in Syria and Lebanon.
The IDF revealed its intelligence findings on Hezbollah's reconstruction efforts in southern Lebanon, highlighting targeted strikes on key hubs like Nabatiya and Tyre to dismantle their terror infrastructure, while noting ongoing reconstruction activities and concerns over local support for Hezbollah's activities.
Israel is pressuring Lebanon's army to conduct more aggressive house-to-house searches in the south for Hezbollah weapons, a move Lebanon's military leadership opposes fearing civil strife, while Israel aims to prevent Hezbollah rearming and maintain regional stability.
Israel conducted intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, despite a recent ceasefire, as tensions rise over Hezbollah's military rebuilding efforts and Lebanon's disarmament commitments.
