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US President Donald Trump has publicly urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his ongoing corruption trial, citing the current wartime situation.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that troops from the Alpinist Unit, operating under the 810th Brigade, have completed a targeted operation to dismantle Hezbollah missile launch positions in the Mount Dov area.
The Israeli military has issued immediate evacuation orders for residents in eight Lebanese towns located outside of the previously established buffer zone, citing planned upcoming strikes.
Israeli aircraft conducted an airstrike on the town of Al-Samaiya in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese President reports that Israeli forces are continuing to demolish homes and places of worship in southern Lebanon, despite the existing ceasefire agreement.
Iranian Member of Parliament Manouchehr Mottaki stated that a naval blockade constitutes a declaration of war and suggested that Iranian forces could take military action to remove such obstacles.
Al Mayadeen reports that Israeli strikes on the towns of Jibshit, Toul, and Harouf in South Lebanon have resulted in 9 deaths and 17 injuries. The report alleges these actions constitute a violation of the existing ceasefire agreement.
Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Jibchit, Toul, and Harouf in southern Lebanon have resulted in nine deaths and thirteen injuries, according to the state news agency.
Standard Chartered reported a surge in profits driven by Gulf bond issuance, while simultaneously recording a $190 million charge related to the war in Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of Ibrahim Abu Zakir, a member of Hamas, during an operation on Thursday. The military stated that the individual was targeted due to plans to conduct an attack against Israeli forces.
Lebanese sources report that an Israeli strike on the town of Jibchit in southern Lebanon resulted in 3 civilian deaths and 7 injuries.
The Resistance in Lebanon reported shooting down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over Nabatieh using a surface-to-air missile, an incident the Israeli military confirmed is under investigation.
Israeli grain importer Zenziper has rejected a cargo shipment from a Russian supplier, citing suspicions that the grain originated from occupied Ukrainian territory. The vessel, which had been waiting off the coast of Haifa, has been instructed to find an alternative destination.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet have arrested a Lieutenant Colonel on charges of smuggling goods into the Gaza Strip and facilitating the entry of an Israeli civilian into the territory.
Injuries are reported at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following an Israeli airstrike near the facility in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.
The Israeli Air Force reported the elimination of five Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, stating the individuals posed an imminent threat to IDF soldiers.
The Iranian Navy claims to have conducted seven missile strikes against the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the carrier is temporarily unable to launch aircraft. Additionally, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic from the Arabian Sea.
An Israeli strike destroyed a restaurant in the town of Bayadah in southern Lebanon.
Oil prices have risen above $125 per barrel, reaching their highest point since 2022, amid reports that President Donald Trump is considering an extension of the blockade on Iran.
Israeli forces have intercepted a humanitarian flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, utilizing drones and boarding units in international waters, according to organizers and local media reports.
The Israeli military chief has stated there will be no ceasefire with Lebanon, while Israeli forces have intercepted aid vessels destined for Gaza. Additionally, reports indicate that President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Iran.
Iran's ambassador to Cairo, Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, stated that the situation at Iranian nuclear facilities hit by U.S. and Israeli strikes is under control. He further declared that Iran will not permit a U.S. military presence in the region following the conflict.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questioning in Congress regarding the financial costs associated with a US military strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which reportedly resulted in 120 fatalities.
Kuwaiti authorities have revoked the citizenship of Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin following his recent detention for sharing images related to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Reports of air-defense activity and explosions have been observed over Tehran, though U.S. and Israeli officials have denied that new strikes are being conducted against Iran.
Bloomberg reports that U.S. Central Command is considering the use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles against Iran, citing the relocation of Iranian missile launchers beyond the range of Precision Strike Missiles.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent reports that approximately 1.2 million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing conflict.
U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the U.S. has directed 42 vessels to turn back or divert from the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the current blockade.
Democratic Representative Pat Ryan has publicly criticized the Pentagon chief following the deaths of six U.S. soldiers in Kuwait caused by an Iranian drone strike.
Israeli military officers have informed Haaretz that the military is planning to demolish villages in southern Lebanon to prevent residents from returning.