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Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel may act again against Iran to complete the campaign’s objectives. He also sent a tough message to Hezbollah about the fighting in Lebanon and the drone threat: "The homes in the first line of villages used for terror activity are being destroyed at this very moment."

In an unprecedented move, Lebanon has formally complained to the UN Security Council regarding Iranian interference. Meanwhile, Israeli and Lebanese delegations are meeting in the U.S. today for a critical new round of talks.

The IDF is pressing its campaign in southern Lebanon and preparing for possible escalation. Newly released footage from a 401st Brigade tank shows a Hezbollah operative eliminated after he watched Israeli troops with observation gear.

Egoz and Golani Reconnaissance forces crossed the Litani with armored vehicles, fought Hezbollah terrorists at close range and signaled Israel’s control deep in Lebanon

Two Hezbollah operatives who entered a building near IDF forces in southern Lebanon were killed. Two Hezbollah explosive drones hit unmanned IDF engineering vehicles.

Yuval Steinitz, head of Rafael, says that since the 'Swords of Iron' war began in October 2023, Hamas and Hezbollah have fired about 40,000 rockets at Israel; he says Iron Dome intercepted most of them with near-100% success, and that in two rounds of fighting since 2024 only a few dozen Iranian missiles were not intercepted—denying any shortage of interceptors.

Home Front Command restricted access to the civilian 'Shu'al' platform amid fears of sensitive data leaks. Northern mayors and security chiefs warn it will slow lifesaving response during rocket barrages: "Hezbollah knows where it's firing, and we don't."

During a visit in southern Lebanon, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured a Hezbollah tunnel beneath a children's clothing store, highlighted major blows against the group, and said the military has targets ready in Iran as coordination with the U.S. continues.

Lebanon signals progress as it readies for a two-day round in Washington. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: "We are not going in the direction of normalization, but toward peace. Lebanon launched the Arab Peace Initiative."

Troops from the IDF’s 401st Brigade, under the 146th Division, located an underground route about 80 meters long with several rooms used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. After investigating and collecting evidence, engineering units demolished it; the army says the operation is part of its ongoing effort to counter threats on the northern front.

An IDF attack helicopter operating over southern Lebanon evaded a Hezbollah surface-to-air missile. In Gaza, the IDF struck an armed Hamas cell near the yellow line.

A local TV channel aired a satirical segment likening the fighting to Angry Birds—casting Hezbollah as birds and the IDF as pigs—prompting a furious response from the group and a demand by Lebanon's attorney general to remove the content.

A Reuters report cites internal Hezbollah sources who say the real death toll is far higher than the Health Ministry’s figure, even as battles rage and the group seeks leverage over Iran–U.S. talks.

Mossad takes to social media, telling Hezbollah operatives: "The offer is ready and the picture is clear—contact us now." The aim: shake militants’ confidence and encourage the recruitment of collaborators.

Israel’s National Security Ministry warns the public to avoid Meron due to the risk of rocket fire from Lebanon. Chief Rabbi David Yosef: 'Whoever values their life should keep away—do not go to Meron under any circumstances.'

After the Israeli Navy seized 21 boats near Crete, the IDF released about 170 activists at a Greek port. Two flotilla leaders were brought to Israel to face trial as the military braces for another convoy leaving Turkey.

The IDF says an explosive drone hit the Shomera sector this morning, wounding 12 soldiers—two moderately and ten lightly. Troops from the IDF’s ultra-Orthodox Hashmonaim Brigade helped evacuate the wounded. Several other soldiers were treated for anxiety and ear ringing. Around midday, interceptors launched near the Lebanon border and the IDF began hitting Hezbollah infrastructure; a launcher was destroyed in the Mount Dov area.

Arab media say Hezbollah, frustrated after failing to slow IDF operations, is threatening a return to 1980s-style tactics and may deploy suicide bombers against Israeli troops.

Amid IDF operations in southern Lebanon, a contractor performing Defense Ministry engineering work was killed by an explosive UAV.

After Hezbollah labeled his government “traitors” over efforts to engage Israel, Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said he is working to end the war without a “humiliating” deal.