🌲 - 🇱🇧 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.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Violent rapid Israeli airstrikes target Touline and Qabrikha (Marjayoun District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Two airstrikes were reported on Kfartebnit in Nabatieh District.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah stated that it engaged an Israeli drone over Eastern Zawtar in southern Lebanon using a surface-to-air missile.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 One person was reportedly killed and another wounded in an airstrike targeting a mosque in the town of Selaa.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 An Israeli Apache helicopter reportedly launched two missiles toward the town of Dibbine.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah stated that it launched a rocket barrage toward Kiryat Shmona overnight.

🌲 - 🇩🇪 German media reported that Munich Airport was temporarily closed after a drone was detected in the area.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah stated that it carried out an ambush at dawn against an Israeli force attempting to advance toward Ghhandourieh, claiming it used explosive devices and rockets against the unit.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah further claimed the ambush caused casualties among Israeli forces, who were reportedly evacuated under smoke cover before the area was struck by air and artillery fire.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reports indicate that the Lebanese Army evacuated its position at the Khardali point and withdrew toward the Marqus station at the entrance of Deir Mimas pending developments.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Tasnim, citing a source, reported that Iranian vessels are receiving warnings from the U.S. Navy not to transit through certain areas.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader stated that President Trump continues pressure measures and is exaggerating his demands.

🌲 - ‼️🇱🇧🇮🇱⚠️🚨 IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an urgent warning to residents of Mrouaniyeh, Loubiyeh, Midoun, Ansariyeh, Zefta, and Tafahata, calling for immediate evacuation and movement north of the Zahrani River following reported military activity in southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli army publishes a map showing Hezbollah rockets were launched from Sohmor toward Marjayoun, with the projectile path ending at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike targets Blat (Marjayoun District), southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reported Israeli airstrikes targeted Khirbet Slem (Bint Jbeil District), Dbayn, Touline, Qabrikha, and Blat in Marjayoun District, in addition to Zrariyeh (Sidon District) and Mashghara in Western Bekaa.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Israeli UAV activity was reported at low altitude over southern Beirut suburbs and Beirut, while heavy phosphorus artillery shelling reportedly targeted Arnoun in Nabatieh.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reports indicated Israeli forces conducted demolition and explosive operations inside Dbayn, Marjayoun District.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Lebanese Army personnel at the Khardali checkpoint reportedly temporarily withdrew toward a nearby position following nearby Israeli bombardment before later returning, with checkpoint operations resuming.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇺🇸 The maritime security situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with British maritime authorities warning that risks remain critical and advising ships to avoid signaling intent to dock at Iranian ports.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 U.S. Defense Secretary stated President Trump would not approve an agreement with Iran unless it is deemed favorable to U.S. interests, while Rafael Grossi stated Iran’s nuclear stockpile remains a major point of dispute and that the agency is prepared to support a solution.

🌲 - 🇮🇶 Kataib Hezbollah stated it rejects surrendering weapons and declared readiness to receive drones and missiles from groups choosing to relinquish them.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱⚠️🚨 An airstrike targeted Loubiyeh in the Sidon District.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reports indicated shelling on Mansouri, Bayout Al-Sayyad, Qlayleh, and Majdal Zoun in the Tyre District, alongside heavy Israeli warplane activity overhead.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 The Israeli military stated it intercepted drones launched from Lebanon near the Western Galilee and Metula areas, while Israeli Home Front Command activated sirens in Metula, Kfar Giladi, and several areas across the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 The Lebanese Army reported two soldiers were seriously wounded after an Israeli drone strike targeted their vehicle on the Aba–Nabatieh road, and both were transferred to hospital for treatment.

🌲 - 🇴🇲 Maritime security authorities in Oman warned vessels to exercise caution after a suspected mine-like object was detected west of the coastal transit route in the Strait of Hormuz.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reports indicated a third airstrike on Mashghara, while artillery shelling targeted Rihan, Aishiyeh, Mahmoudiyeh, and the Ali Al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Heavy airstrikes reportedly targeted Arnoun Al-Shaqif in Nabatieh.

🌲 - 🇱🇧 Reports indicated airstrikes on Shaabiyeh in the Tyre District, Blat in the Marjayoun District, and Kfartebnit in Nabatieh.