🌲 - 🇮🇱 Netanyahu stated that, together with the Defense Minister, he issued orders to target the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in Beirut in order to disrupt his plans.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Netanyahu stated that Israel promised to provide security for residents of the north and that this is how it will be achieved.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Channel 14 reports that Israeli forces have killed Malek Ballout, identified as a commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, along with several other militants.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Channel 14 reports estimates that the deputy commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, who was alongside Malek Ballout, has also been killed.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Channel 14, citing an Israeli source, stated that if additional opportunities arise to carry out assassinations, operations will be conducted anywhere.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Channel 13 reported that Israel is preparing for a possible escalation in the north following the targeting of a commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in Beirut.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli army says it will investigate a soldier who took an offensive photo involving religious symbols in southern Lebanon and will take disciplinary action against him.

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🌲 - 🌍 Regional Developments:

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that Trump advisers are concerned Republicans may pay a political price for rising fuel prices and are seeking an end to the war in hopes prices decline before the midterm elections.

🌲 - 🇨🇭 Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry stated it is ready to host new talks between Washington and Tehran.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Russia’s Ministry of Defense stated that 347 Ukrainian drones were shot down over multiple regions overnight.

🌲 - 🇫🇷 France’s Foreign Ministry stated that sanctions on Iran will not be lifted while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

🌲 - 🇨🇳 China’s Foreign Ministry stated regarding the attacks on an Emirati oil facility that it strongly opposes any actions that escalate tensions in the region.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, reported that Washington insists on inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities upon request, sanctions on violators, dismantling nuclear facilities, and banning underground nuclear activities.

🌲 - 🇶🇦🇦🇪 The Qatar–UAE Higher Committee stated that bilateral relations are steadily advancing toward a more integrated phase of cooperation.

🌲 - 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry stated it does not know where a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran would be signed, but said it would be proud if Islamabad hosted it.

🌲 - 🇧🇭 Bahrain’s parliament revoked the membership of three lawmakers for opposing measures taken against individuals accused of sympathizing with Iran.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Russia stated that Donald Trump supported Moscow’s proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8 and 9.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇻🇦 AFP: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Three Israeli airstrikes target Debbine (Marjayoun District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 MP Adib Abdel Massih announced his joining of the Lebanese Kataeb Party bloc.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Abdel Massih stated that sovereign political forces must unite under the current circumstances and said he found no better choice than the Kataeb Party, which he described as representing a moderate, transparent, and clear sovereign stance.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 He also stated that he will remain the free and sovereign voice of the people of Koura and that on national issues he will abide by the decisions of the Kataeb Party, which he said are aligned with his positions.