🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli warplanes carry out airstrikes targeting Batouliyeh and Ain Baal (Tyre District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike targets Hanaway (Tyre District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧⚔️ The offensive posts targeted Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai, specifically using an image of his with a Hezbollah khaki shoe edit.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 MTV reports that President Joseph Aoun is conducting intensive contacts and exceptional diplomatic efforts to reinforce the ceasefire before Thursday in order to provide stable conditions for the negotiating delegation and the Lebanese domestic situation.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli drone strike targets a motorcycle in Houmine El Tahta (Nabatieh District), southern Lebanon

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇺🇸🇮🇱 President Joseph Aoun received former ambassador Simon Karam, head of the Lebanese delegation to the Lebanese-Israeli talks, and gave him his directives ahead of his trip to Washington.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the preliminary toll from the Israeli airstrike on Toura (Tyre District) has risen to four killed and eight wounded.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Two people killed in the Israeli airstrike on Zrariyeh (Sidon District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Controlled demolition of buildings in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike targets Safad El Battikh (Bint Jbeil District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike targets the Arab El Jall–Houmine El Tahta road in the Zahrani area, killing three people.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike targets Aita al-Jabal (Bint Jbeil District), southern Lebanon.

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🌲 - 🌍 Regional & Global Developments:

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇱 The U.S. State Department stated that peace between Israel and Lebanon depends on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump announced a 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine (May 9–11), expressed hope it could mark the beginning of the war’s end, and said he expects a near-term Iranian response to the U.S. proposal while warning additional strikes if no agreement is signed.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 The Kremlin confirmed acceptance of a Trump-proposed 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine, while Zelensky said Ukraine and Russia will exchange 1,000 prisoners under the agreement.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇶🇦 Qatar expressed solidarity with the UAE and support for its sovereignty and security, and also discussed mediation efforts with U.S. Vice President Vance regarding regional de-escalation.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 The Iranian military claimed it struck U.S. destroyers using cruise missiles and drones, while France called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.

🌲 - 🌊 Maritime data cited by the Wall Street Journal indicates no commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iran’s Foreign Ministry reported ongoing diplomatic contacts with Turkey, while reports suggest possible renewed U.S.–Iran talks next week in Islamabad, with Iran reportedly showing openness to discussing its nuclear program but opposing transfer of nuclear materials to the U.S.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies supporting Iran’s military, while stating readiness to act against entities involved in illicit trade.

🌲 - 🇪🇺 The EU announced upcoming talks with the Syrian government in Brussels.

🌲 - 🦠 The World Health Organization reported 6 cases of Hantavirus infection.

🌲 - 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Reports suggest oil leaks near Khark Island covering 71 km², with an estimated 80,000 barrels spilled.

🌲 - 🇨🇳 China’s oil imports fell to their lowest level since July 2022.

🌲 - 🇺🇦 Ukraine reported shooting down 34 Russian drones overnight.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Russia rejected supporting a UN Security Council draft on Iran.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 The Israeli Channel 12 reported interception of more than 4 Hezbollah rockets targeting Metula near the Lebanese border.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 President Putin stated that Russian forces in Ukraine are fighting a NATO-backed adversary and that Russia is developing new weapons based on battlefield experience.

🌲 - 🌍 Regional & Global Developments:

🌲 - 🇹🇷 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that any European bloc that does not give Turkey the position it deserves will remain incomplete and will suffer from weak crisis management capabilities.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iran’s parliament announced that its first session since the start of the war will be held tomorrow online.

🌲 - 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian army reported around 1,100 Russian troops killed or injured within the past 24 hours.

🌲 - 🇧🇭 Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 individuals linked to an organization associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 U.S. officials told the New York Times that Russia has been exporting goods to Iran via the Caspian Sea after the closure of Hormuz routes.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇸🇾 MTV sources report that Lebanese–Syrian talks are considering a proposal allowing Lebanon to benefit from Syria’s large energy production capacity in exchange for supplying Syria with needed gas.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The New York Post reported from sources that Washington has offered sanctions relief in exchange for Iran halting uranium enrichment and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 The Kremlin stated that the path toward a peace agreement with Ukraine remains “very long.”

🌲 - 🇶🇦 Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the Prime Minister discussed a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran with his Egyptian counterpart.

🌲 - 🦠 The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General arrived in Spain ahead of a planned evacuation of a ship where hantavirus infections were detected.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Ukraine attacked Russian forces and civilian targets using drones and artillery, adding that Russian forces responded to ceasefire violations.

🌲 - 🇦🇪🇹🇷 The President of the UAE and the President of Turkey held a phone call discussing Middle East developments and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

🌲 - 🇯🇴 Jordan’s Foreign Ministry condemned the terrorist attack on the city of Smara in Morocco.

🌲 - 🇬🇧 Reuters reported that the UK government will send a destroyer to the Middle East on a mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

🌲 - 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said it supports Bahrain’s measures against activities threatening national security.

🌲 - 🇹🇷 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to expanding cooperation with both Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

🌲 - 🇸🇾 The Syrian presidency said Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed with Nawaf Salam economic and trade cooperation as well as security coordination to strengthen stability.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said from Damascus that the visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, with tangible outcomes expected soon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 He added that the visit launched new initiatives, discussed major challenges, emphasized consultation, and followed up on prisoner transfer agreements.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 He stressed tightening border control, combating smuggling, and continuing cooperation for the dignified return of displaced persons.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Discussions also covered transport issues, border inspection problems, and export/transit fees.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 He confirmed agreement on launching a joint Lebanese–Syrian business council and continued political and ministerial coordination.

🌲 - 🇪🇬 Egypt’s presidency said President Sisi reaffirmed to French President Macron Egypt’s rejection of any infringement on Arab states’ sovereignty.

🌲 - 📉 Bloomberg, citing JPMorgan, reported that global oil inventories have fallen close to their lowest level since 2018.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 U.S. Central Command said the maritime blockade imposed on Iran is still being fully enforced.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 It added that 58 vessels were intercepted and 4 disabled since April 13 to prevent entry into or exit from Iranian ports.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. ambassador to NATO said the era of Washington bearing high defense costs for Europe is over.

🌲 - 🦠 WHO stated that all individuals aboard the ship affected by hantavirus are considered high-risk contacts and must be monitored.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 U.S. sources told MTV that Ambassador Neda Moawad has been conducting intensive contacts with the U.S. State Department for preparations of new negotiations.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Sources also said the new Lebanon–Israel negotiations are not limited to border or security talks but aim to reshape the broader security and political reality.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 MTV sources report that the Banque du Liban is moving to extend Circulars 158 and 166 beyond June 30.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Channel 13 reported from Israeli sources that Trump promised Netanyahu not to abandon enriched uranium issues.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli sources added that Israel currently accepts continued negotiations but believes they will eventually collapse.

🌲 - 🇸🇦 Saudi Crown Prince congratulated Ali Al-Zaydi on his appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli media sources said Israel is preparing for all scenarios, including renewed fighting or a potential agreement.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 President Vladimir Putin said he has not yet received any proposal from Ukraine regarding prisoner exchanges.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin added that he believes the Ukraine conflict is approaching its end.

🌲 - 🇸🇾 Syria’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of Major General Wajih Ali Abdullah, former head of Bashar al-Assad’s military office for 13 years.

🌲 - 🇸🇾 Syrian news agency reported a decree appointing Abdul Rahman Al-Ahma as Secretary-General of the Presidency.

🌲 - 🇶🇦 Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the Prime Minister discussed regional developments and bilateral cooperation with the Saudi Foreign Minister.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial ships will be met with a “strong response.”