⚡️🇱🇧🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes have targeted the Eastern Mountains of Sharaa in western Bekaa.

@wfwitness

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Situation Assessment: Israeli drone activity is currently widespread and intense across southern Lebanon, with at least 18 active aerial alerts reported in the past two hours over border villages including Taybeh, Rab El Thalathine, Khiam, Ain Ebel, Bint Jbeil and deeper inland across Nabatieh, Harouf, Jibchit, Arnoun, Yahmar, and Kfar Reman, as well as along the coast near Adloun, Ansariyeh, Sarafand, and Tyre. Heavy UAV concentration over the Zefta–Kawthariyet El Siyad–Nmariyeh corridor suggests active surveillance, possible target acquisition, or imminent strike preparation, while Israeli warplanes reported over the western sector indicate elevated readiness for potential airstrikes following recent Hezbollah attacks.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Reports citing a military commander from Hezbollah claim the group may revert to “1980s-style tactics,” including deploying suicide assault groups in occupied areas under pre-prepared plans, with missions involving close combat against Israeli officers and soldiers in Lebanese villages under Israeli control.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah has increasingly shifted toward the heavy use of explosive drones as a primary weapon instead of rockets and anti-tank missiles, including fiber-optic-guided UAVs said to be resistant to Israeli electronic warfare, with an operational range of up to 15 kilometers and the capacity to carry up to 6 kilograms of explosives.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Situation Assessment – April 27, 2026 (updates received up to 3:00 PM Beirut time / Beirut local time)

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Drone Strikes Report: Israeli drone strikes were reported targeting Qlaileh twice, a parked car in Samaiyah, and Al-Mansouri.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Artillery Strikes Report: Israeli artillery shelling was reported in Khiam, the western sector of Tyre, Bayout al-Sayyad, Beit al-Sayyad, Bint Jbeil, and Al-Mansouri, including combined drone and artillery activity in the same areas.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Airstrikes Report: Israeli airstrikes were reported in Qlaileh, Tibnin, Majdal Selm, Yater, Kafra, Al-Sultaniyah, the Bekaa Valley, Al-Sawana, Sha’ara, the eastern mountain range highlands, Janta, Tulin, and the areas of Al-Malikiyah and Al-Shaitiyah in southern Lebanon.

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🌲 - 🇱🇧 Roueisat-Fanar case update: Lebanese authorities continue investigating the Roueisat incident, with two suspects in custody and arrest warrants issued for two additional individuals.

The case is expected to be escalated to a higher-level security investigation due to its impact on civil stability, as it involves violations of religious sanctity and sectarian incitement.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Update: The Public Prosecution has widened the investigation into the Ammariyeh–Ras al-Rowaisat incident, requesting testimonies from all involved as the case enters a formal judicial phase following a request by the Jdeideh–Bouchrieh–Sed Municipality.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Incident: A 12-year-old student at Choueifat National College messaged Israeli Spokesperson Avichay Adraee claiming weapons were inside her school and urging a strike, allegedly to avoid attending classes.

Israeli drones were later reported flying over the area, causing panic among residents. The school administration has called for a security investigation involving the student and her family, warning of legal action over any act that endangers safety or harms the institution’s reputation.

⚡️🇮🇱🇱🇧 i24NEWS: Despite the escalation in the north, IDF officials acknowledged in a closed Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee session that, at this stage, there are no plans to strike Beirut or Dahieh, under instructions from the political leadership.

During the discussion, MKs questioned what happened to the goal of dismantling Hezbollah.

A National Security Council representative replied that it remains an objective, but a long-term one.

@wfwitness

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Avichay Adraee commented on the viral school incident in Lebanon, saying it reflects a growing perception that even civilians turn to the Israeli army for solutions, and that claims of Hezbollah presence in civilian sites are seen by some as plausible.

He also urged the school administration to approach the student with understanding rather than punishment, emphasizing the importance of empathy and open dialogue with children.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 I know many will fall for this Iranian government propaganda.

Three things:

(1) Iran is not the “main coastal State”, it shares that with Oman.

(2) Not being a signatory member of the Convention on the Law of the Sea does not exempt you from following the law when it is considered customary international law.

(3) The US has not ratified the convention - using Iran’s logic, they cannot then be held accountable for their practices either.
In reality, Iran has no legal basis to fight the USA because the US CENTCOM is not a bunch of idiots.

— 🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇺🇳 Iran to the UN:

‘Iran is not a party to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Therefore, it is not bound by its treaty-based provisions.

As the main coastal State within whose territorial sea the Strait of Hormuz lies, Iran has the legitimate and legal right to take necessary and proportionate measures to address emerging security threats, ensure safe navigation, and prevent the misuse of the Strait of Hormuz for hostile or military purposes.

Any disruption to maritime transport in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and its consequences, lie with the U.S., whose unlawful actions endanger international navigation.’

@Middle_East_Spectator

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Per MTV: The Israeli reports concerning President Joseph Aoun's life being threatened because of the negotiations are taken seriously inside the Baabda Palace.
However, that doesn't mean that the President would even consider backing down from the initiative.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇷🇫🇷🇺🇸 French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that “Lebanon is on the brink of civil war,” emphasizing that “Iran poses a threat to the entire world.”
Vautrin pointed out that “US President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran without informing us of it or its objectives,” adding, “Trump’s war on Iran is not our war.”

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Lebanon – Military Activity: Israeli airstrikes were reported targeting Majdal Zoun, Adshit, Jibchit, Harouf, Touline, and Qlaouiyeh, alongside artillery shelling in Haniyeh, Zibqin, and Kounine. An Israeli demolition was also reported in Khiam, with continued low-altitude warplane activity over southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces reported launching an interceptor toward a suspicious aerial target in the area.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Cross-Border Escalation: Air raid sirens were activated in multiple locations in the Western Galilee, including Zar’it and areas near Shomera, following rocket launches and a suspected drone infiltration from Lebanon. Israeli media reported damage to vehicles and fires caused by rocket impacts, including a direct hit on an armored vehicle near Shomera. Drone explosions were also reported in the same area, with multiple alerts triggered by aerial threats.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🌊🇵🇸 Naval Operations – Gaza: Israeli naval forces intercepted and seized vessels from the Gaza solidarity flotilla, with reports indicating control over several boats and the detention of around 170–175 activists. Israeli sources stated the operation was conducted away from their shores due to the flotilla’s size, while other reports indicated signal interference affecting vessels across the Mediterranean. Turkish sources described the interception as a violation of international law, while Israeli officials accused Hamas of involvement.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇺🇸🌊 Iran–U.S. Maritime Tensions: Iranian officials warned of potential action in response to maritime pressure, including possible measures involving the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military reported ongoing efforts to restrict maritime trade linked to Iran, with additional reports suggesting contingency planning involving control operations in the strait.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧 Diplomatic & Strategic Developments: According to Axios, Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu to limit strikes in Lebanon amid ceasefire challenges. U.S. officials also indicated ongoing strategic planning in the region, while oil prices rose significantly amid escalating tensions.

🌲 - 🌍 Additional Developments: Iraqi security sources reported the downing of a reconnaissance drone near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Iranian officials stated that most enriched uranium remains in Isfahan and denied recent enrichment activity. Separate reports noted civilian impacts in Beirut, including traffic congestion and emergency calls for blood donations.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🌊 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the Gulf region is at a “historic turning point” due to what it described as a U.S.–Israeli imposed war, emphasizing that regional security has become a critical necessity, while IRGC aerospace leadership warned that U.S. naval vessels could face consequences similar to past attacks on American bases in the region.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Israeli warplanes reportedly broke the sound barrier twice over the Bekaa Valley and Baalbek–Hermel, with additional low-altitude flights over the Bekaa. Air raid sirens were activated in Misgav Am in the Upper Galilee following rocket launches and a suspected drone infiltration from Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in casualties, with two people killed and one injured in Shaabiyeh following a drone strike targeting a motorcycle. Additional airstrikes were reported in Khirbet Selm, targeting a house and a sports club.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🌊🇵🇸 The “Gaza solidarity flotilla” reported that Israeli forces sabotaged 21 civilian vessels, leaving some abandoned at sea and detaining others, with civilians reportedly stranded.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🌍 The acting U.S. Navy Secretary stated that American forces are ready to defend national interests and will engage in combat if required, while European and German officials indicated willingness to take military action to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz if conditions are met.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iranian leadership signaled openness to resuming diplomacy if U.S. policies change, while also emphasizing that control over the Strait of Hormuz could provide strategic and economic advantages for Iran and neighboring states.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 In Beirut, a cabinet session chaired by President Joseph Aoun was held at Baabda Palace, while reports indicated the appointment of Ahmad Rami Al-Hajj as Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation and Osama Mnaymneh as head of the Judicial Inspection Authority.