🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 An airstrike was reported on Froun in the Bint Jbeil District.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Airstrikes were reported on Ghhandourieh, Kharayeb, and Mansouri in southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee stated that several countries have pressured for the passage of their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s IRGC Navy also stated that 24 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours in coordination with Iranian forces and the Foreign Ministry.

🌲 - 🇬🇧 The UK Foreign Secretary strongly condemned a Russian drone violation of Romanian airspace, calling it a serious escalation and reaffirming support for NATO allies. UK officials also described the incident as highly dangerous.

🌲 - 🇷🇺 Russia’s Ministry of Defence stated that its forces captured several towns in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it will respond to Romania’s decision to close its consulate.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 A series of Israeli airstrikes were reported across southern Lebanon, including Yahmur al-Shaqif, Arnon, Ghhandourieh, Froun, Al-Kharayeb, Mansouri, and Kfartebnit. The National News Agency reported 5 killed in strikes on Deir Qanoun al-Nahr and a building at the Abbasiyeh junction in Tyre District. Other reports indicated a strike on a house in Al-Kharayeb with injuries.

🌲 - 🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to support Romania in countering Russian drone incursions and warned that Russia is preparing a new major offensive.

🌲 - 🇮🇹 Italy requested that the European Union strengthen border controls in anticipation of potential Ebola spread risks.

🌲 - 🇺🇳 UNIFIL stated it remains committed to supporting efforts to restore cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, emphasizing diplomacy as the only viable path forward.

🌲 - 🇪🇺 The European Union stated that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon represent the path toward stability and urged Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese–Israeli negotiations are reportedly set to begin at the Pentagon, with the Lebanese delegation expected to demand a full ceasefire, present details on Lebanese Army deployments south of the Litani River, and request previously promised military support. The delegation reportedly insisted that field discussions will not proceed without a ceasefire agreement first.

🌲 - 🇺🇬 Uganda reported an increase in Ebola cases to 9, while the World Health Organization reported 906 cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli Chief of Staff stated that every strike on Hezbollah is a strike on Iran and its investments, adding that Israel is not constrained by the “yellow line” in Lebanon and will act wherever threats are identified. He also stated that there is no safe zone for Hezbollah and claimed that 7,500 Hezbollah members have been killed, including 2,500 since March.

🌲 - 🇷🇴 Romania’s president declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the consulate. Romania also summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone violated its airspace.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that a potential memorandum of understanding has undergone recent changes.

🌲 - 📰 Reuters reported that Brent and WTI crude oil futures fell more than 2% amid optimism over a potential U.S.–Iran agreement.

🌲 - 🇮🇹 Italian authorities reported heavy traffic congestion in Beirut, including routes from Ring Bridge toward Zokak el-Blat and near central intersections in the capital.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧⚠️ An airstrike was reported at the moment on the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon District.

🌲 - ‼️🇮🇱🇱🇧🚨⚠️ IDF spokesperson issued an urgent warning to residents in the village of Zefta, stating that due to alleged Hezbollah ceasefire violations, Israeli forces intend to operate in the area and urged civilians to evacuate immediately north of the Zahrani River, warning against remaining near Hezbollah positions or military infrastructure.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Reports and released imagery indicate that Beaufort Castle has sustained extensive destruction following repeated Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Footage reportedly shows the scene from Burj Qlawiah following recent developments in the area.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Footage circulating from Yahmur and surrounding areas reportedly shows Israeli military vehicles burning following clashes and strikes in the area.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Military sources cited by Al Jadeed reported that Israel is requesting “security normalization,” while Lebanese officials reject the proposal, stating that such a decision would be political rather than military in nature.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇺🇸 Lebanon–Israel Pentagon Talks Updates:

Ceasefire Prerequisite, Security Arrangements, and Military & Diplomatic Coordination.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese presidential sources reported that if a ceasefire is not firmly established, all other negotiation points will remain suspended and considered theoretical.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese Presidency sources also stated that President Aoun and the Lebanese Army Commander are closely monitoring ongoing Pentagon negotiations in real time, with instructions emphasizing that a ceasefire must precede any other arrangements.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Presidential sources said Lebanon insisted during four hours of talks at the Pentagon that stabilizing a ceasefire is a prerequisite for any further discussions.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 A U.S. State Department spokesperson stated that current Lebanon–Israel negotiations are the highest-level talks since 1993, aimed at achieving long-term peace and stability in the region.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The same U.S. spokesperson said Hezbollah is attempting to obstruct negotiations and that Washington is working to create conditions for continued dialogue, warning that those undermining Lebanon’s state institutions will face consequences.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 A U.S. source reported that the Pentagon talks focus on preventing Hezbollah’s military reconstitution and strengthening the Lebanese Army’s role in the south, while Israel presented intelligence and maps related to alleged Hezbollah positions, with UAVs forming a key discussion point.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese diplomatic channels reported continuous coordination between Baabda, the Lebanese embassy in Washington, and the military delegation attending the Pentagon talks.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanon’s Minister of Culture held an emergency meeting in Paris with UNESCO leadership regarding damage to archaeological sites in Tyre and Beaufort Castle. UNESCO is expected to issue a condemnation statement, and 80 sites were designated under the Blue Shield protection list. A UNESCO investigative delegation is expected to visit Lebanon when conditions allow.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told Lebanese President Aoun that Hezbollah bears full responsibility for ongoing fighting in Lebanon and demanded that the group immediately stop its attacks.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. State Department stated that Rubio reaffirmed U.S. support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to achieve peace and stability in the country.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. State Department also stated that Hezbollah continues to attempt to obstruct negotiations with Israel, according to its assessment, while the U.S. administration maintains that a high-level Trump meeting may produce significant announcements.

🌲 - ‼️🇮🇱🇱🇧⚠️🚨 IDF spokesperson issued an urgent warning to residents in Jdeidet Ansar, Zrariyeh, Mazraat Kawthariyet El Riz, and Mashghara, stating that due to alleged Hezbollah ceasefire violations, Israeli forces intend to operate in the area and urged civilians to evacuate immediately north of the Zahrani River, warning against remaining near Hezbollah positions or military infrastructure.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇺🇸 Lebanese diplomatic sources reported that a review session will be held tomorrow at the Lebanese embassy in Washington between the Lebanese military delegation, Ambassador Simon Karam, and Ambassador Nada Maalouf to assess the results of the security talks and discuss next steps ahead of political negotiations next week at the U.S. State Department.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Security negotiations between Lebanon and Israel at the Pentagon concluded after approximately 10 hours of talks.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 The Israeli military stated that projectiles were launched from Lebanon toward Israel.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 NBC, citing U.S. officials, reported that the U.S. military has not confirmed that Iran planted naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing search efforts.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. State Department ended the duties of Tom Barrack as envoy to Syria.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Three people were reportedly wounded in a drone strike near Nabatieh Hospital.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah launched around 15 rockets toward northern Israel overnight.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah stated that it targeted an Iron Dome platform at Ras al-Naqoura using an Ababil attack drone, a Humvee vehicle in Naqoura, and concentrations of Israeli military vehicles and troops in Rashaf and Al-Bayada with rocket salvos.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🛳️ The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. military coordinated with some vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.