Important: It appears that Israel (IDF) used chemical weapons against UNIFIL (UN peacekeepers) forces in Lebanon.

Hezbollah reportedly used Mirsad-1 UAVs against IDF base in Haifa tonight.

— It is capable of carrying up to 40 kilograms of explosives, has a top speed of 370 kilometers per hour, and an operational range of 120 kilometers.

— The UAVs managed to breach Israeli air defenses, which has led to scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of these systems against low-flying UAVs.

— Hezbollah first deployed the Mirsad-1 in 2004, with notable incursions into Israeli airspace occurring in November 2004 and April 2005.

#BREAKING IDF says 4 of its soldiers were killed and 7 were seriously injured following Hezbollah strike on the training base of the Golani Brigade in Binyamina, south of Haifa.

Hezbollah:

If the enemy continues its aggression against Lebanon - what happened today south of Haifa is only the beginning.

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Israel targeted tents of displaced Gazans taking refuge in Al-Aqsa hospital. Dozens were killed. Displaced civilians were burnt alive.

The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted the Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan island on Monday.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command Spokesperson Senior Captain Li Xi:

It is a legitimate and necessary operation for safeguarding state sovereignty and national unity.

A child burning alive following Israeli attack in Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza.

4 IDF soldiers were killed in Haifa after Hezbollah strike with UAVs on IDF base.

They were all 19 years old.

Israel is currently experiencing a significant wave of emigration, with numbers reaching unprecedented levels.

— In 2023, approximately 55,400 people left the country, marking a sharp increase from the annual average of 37,100 over the previous decade.

— The trend has continued into 2024, with 40,600 Israelis having already emigrated in the first seven months of the year, averaging about 2,200 more per month compared to 2023.

— A substantial portion of those leaving are young adults in their 20s and 30s, who make up about 40% of emigrants despite representing only 27% of the population.

— The first half of 2024 saw over 550,000 Israelis leave the country since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, with many not returning.

Source: JPost

Sudan's Army has received a significant delivery of 50 armored vehicles aimed at countering the sniper threat posed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

— The vehicles feature advanced specifications, including full armor against bullets, integrated cameras, communication devices, and a Dushka machine gun platform with a 360-degree turret.

— Additionally, they have ports for Kornet anti-tank missiles.

Heavily damaged Swedish-supplied Ukrainian 155mm artillery system Archer following Russian attack.

The entire crew reportedly survived.

Russian soldier mistakenly identified a group of Ukrainian soldiers as his own comrades.

"Guys, are you friendlies? friendlies?"

Taiwan has heightened its combat readiness, deploying F-16V fighter jets for patrols and positioning Hsiung Feng anti-ship cruise missile launchers along the Hualien coast after Chinese PLA launched Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the training base of the Golani Brigade in Binyamina, south of Haifa.

Last night, there were reports claiming that Halevi was the target of Hezbollah's attack on the base.

North Korea is reportedly preparing to carry out explosions on roads linked to South Korea, with potential actions expected as early as today.

— South Korean military, specifically the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), has detected activities suggesting that North Korea is installing covers along certain roads in preparation for these explosions.

— The Gyeongui and Donghae lines are particularly noted as areas of concern.

— South Korea's military has declared itself "fully ready" to respond to any provocations from the North. This includes monitoring the border closely and maintaining a state of heightened alert among troops.

Chinese propaganda video for Joint Sword-2024B blockade exercises.

The drills focus on enhancing joint sea-air combat readiness, conducting blockades of key ports, and executing assaults on both maritime and ground targets.

Joint Sword-2024B: Chinese Coast Guard ships were spotted just 3.2 nautical miles off Taiwan's Dongyin Island.

In response, Taiwan’s Coast Guard swiftly issued radio warnings and dispatched vessels to intercept the four Chinese ships operating in the area.

Israel's Shin Bet says it arrested two Israeli citizens recruited by Iran to assassinate prominent figures in Israel.

IDF has expanded its invasion in southern Lebanon, according to satellite imagery.

— Israeli forces advanced by clearing new roads along the Meiss el Jabal-Blida line.

— Israeli troops also forcibly moved toward a UNIFIL position near the Israel-Lebanon border on the Rayma line, where UNIFIL’s 5-42 point came under fire from an Israeli tank.

— UNIFIL reported that some of its soldiers displayed symptoms after exposure to suspected chemical munitions used during the clashes.

Spanish Prime Minister calls on EU countries to respond to Spain and Ireland's request to suspend free trade agreement with Israel following IDF attack on UNIFIL forces in Lebanon.