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France has significantly increased its security presence in Lebanon and Syria, focusing on intelligence and counter-terrorism, as Western concerns rise over Iranian-backed militias and escalating regional instability.
Israeli jets conducted extensive flights over Baalbek and Hermel, reflecting rising confrontation with Hezbollah as cross-border attacks intensify and Israel reinforces its northern defense posture.
Hezbollah and allied factions secured sweeping victories in Lebanon’s local elections, consolidating control in Shia-majority areas and increasing Iranian influence along Israel’s northern border amid regional instability.
Israeli defensive airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed one and wounded eight following intensified Hezbollah attacks. The incident highlights ongoing conflict and Iran-backed threats facing Israel from Lebanese territory.
The Israeli military struck a significant underground Hezbollah site in southern Lebanon, escalating defensive operations as Iranian-backed attacks intensify along the border. The raid reflects Israel’s ongoing efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities.
IDF Airstrikes Obliterate Hezbollah Command Center in Southern Lebanon to Counter Iranian Aggression
Israeli fighter jets struck a major Hezbollah command site in southern Lebanon, targeting underground infrastructure and weaponry, in response to ongoing violations of security agreements and cross-border threats.
The IDF launched multiple airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, expanding its military campaign to counter escalating cross-border attacks by Iranian-backed groups. Operations continue amid growing regional tension.
The Israel Defense Forces carried out a wide-ranging wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon in response to intensified cross-border attacks. The operation marks a significant escalation in the northern front.
The IDF carried out an airstrike in Lebanon, eliminating a Hamas operational commander responsible for planning attacks and transferring weapons. The operation highlights Israel’s ongoing campaign against Iranian-backed threats along its northern border.
The IDF carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon, neutralizing a senior Hezbollah logistics official. The operation disrupts Iranian-backed terrorist capabilities amid escalating regional conflict.
Turkish intelligence foiled an attempt to smuggle hundreds of explosive devices from Hong Kong to Lebanon. The interception underscores Hezbollah’s international supply routes and elevated regional security threats.
Hezbollah denounces recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, urging Arab and Islamic governments to respond, as the regional conflict orchestrated by Iran threatens wider Middle East stability.
Iran directly controls Hezbollah’s strategic weapons in Lebanon, reinforcing its proxy threat in the region and elevating risks as nuclear negotiations with the West face impasse.
Lebanese sources indicate possible moves toward Hezbollah’s disarmament as regional and international pressures mount. Israel remains vigilant, viewing the process as vital to national security and regional stability.
The Lebanese Armed Forces dismantled a Captagon drug lab near the Syrian border, exposing illicit production networks fueling regional instability and terror finance in the Middle East.
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