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The IDF says Hezbollah deployed the explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon; the device, run over by Lebanese troops, belonged to Hezbollah, not Israel. Lebanon initially blamed an Israeli strike in the Kafr Kila/Kfara area, but later retracted that claim, saying the blast came from a suspicious object.
A Jerusalem Post report says Hezbollah instructed its fighters to confront the Lebanese army if it tries to intervene in Hezbollah operations, as Lebanon cracks down on IRGC elements amid escalating regional tensions with Israel, with UN mediator Joanna Wronecka expected to visit Israel to help de‑escalate.
The Lebanese army has taken control of security in southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah-dominated area, as part of a government plan to disarm the group amid regional tensions and international pressure, though Hezbollah and Israel remain at odds over disarmament and military activities.
The IDF conducted a drone strike near Sidon, Lebanon, killing Ali Abdullah, a Hezbollah operative who also served in Lebanese army intelligence, along with two others. This marks the first recent case of Israel killing a Lebanese military official involved with Hezbollah, raising potential diplomatic concerns amid ongoing tensions and upcoming discussions between Israel and the US on Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese security.
Six people, including the alleged gunman, have been arrested in connection with a shooting near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut that injured a Lebanese guard. The suspect, a Syrian national, was shot and arrested by the Lebanese Army. The motivation behind the shooting is still under investigation, with the alleged shooter wearing what appeared to be ISIS insignia. The U.S. Embassy was secured and is expected to reopen on Thursday.
A gunman opened fire on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, injuring a security guard before being wounded and arrested by Lebanese forces. The attacker, identified as a Syrian national, acted alone. The embassy confirmed all staff members are safe, and the situation is now stable.
The Lebanese army foiled an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, killing one assailant and detaining another. The embassy reported "small arms fire" but confirmed its staff and facility are safe. The motives remain unclear, though one attacker wore a vest with "Islamic State" insignia. The area remains under heavy military surveillance as investigations continue.
Clashes erupted between the IDF and the Lebanese army at the Israel-Lebanon border after a heavy-duty vehicle illegally crossed into Israel. Israeli forces fired stun grenades at the tractor, which had crossed from Lebanon into the Mount Dov area. The IDF returned fire, and the vehicle returned to Lebanese territory. Meanwhile, a protest flotilla was held in the Gaza Strip calling for an end to Israel's blockade. The IDF struck three Hamas military outposts in response to incendiary balloons launched from Gaza. Additionally, the IDF attacked Syrian army structures in the Golan Heights, and Hezbollah tents on the Lebanese border were not immediately destroyed.
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has warned that the Lebanese army may intervene in the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp, Ein el-Hilweh, if clashes between Palestinian factions continue. The fighting, which has resulted in numerous casualties and displacements, is seen as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty. Mikati urged Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to ensure that hostilities cease, emphasizing the long-standing support of the Lebanese people towards Palestinians. The armed groups Jund al-Sham and Shabab al-Muslim have been accused of targeting Fatah members in the camp. The situation remains tense, with people seeking refuge in mosques and schools, and humanitarian assistance unable to reach those affected.