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The Israeli military has continued strikes against Hamas in Gaza, killing two senior militants and destroying weapons facilities; Israeli forces report ongoing firefights along the Yellow Line and in central Gaza as they aim to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities. Kites and mutual border tensions persist as the ceasefire framework faces renewed stress.
Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon have killed civilians and damaged infrastructure, including a hospital and homes in Nabatieh, Kfar Rumman and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, despite a US-brokered truce. The fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands and renewed calls for Hezbollah disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
Smuggling attempts along the Lebanon-Syria border have intensified, with recent seizures of explosives and firearms reported by Lebanese and Syrian authorities. The incidents highlight ongoing cross-border trafficking across a 330-375 km frontier, where authorities are tightening controls after renewed seizures this year.
Israeli and Hezbollah-linked activities in the Lebanon-Syria border region have intensified following a recent surge in attacks. Lebanese authorities report casualties and a series of strikes, with Israel asserting it is targeting operatives believed to pose threats from southern Syria to Israeli forces. The situation has prompted ongoing tension along the border.
Lebanese authorities have intercepted a vehicle carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives. Hezbollah says the explosives belong to the group and were intended for use against Israeli forces, while Lebanon vows to pursue those responsible and press for accountability.
Lebanon sees a dramatic shift as a truck carrying explosives linked to Hezbollah is seized; authorities and courts charge 13 individuals in absentia or in custody. Hezbollah has not commented; the government has outlawed its military activities, intensifying pressure on the group amid regional hostilities.