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Israeli fighter jets carried out a series of raids on the Litani River, near the outskirts of the towns of Al-Sarirah and Baraaz, targeting Hezbollah positions. These operations coincided with intense drone activity in the skies of Nabatieh and the Iqlim al-Tuffah region.

Lebanese media: Israeli aircraft conduct major airstrikes on the heights of the Iqlim al-Tuffah region in southern Lebanon.

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said: Syrians are concerned about Israel's aggressive practices, its ground incursions and arrests of citizens. Israel continues to carry out raids on Syrian territory. Negotiating with Israel does not mean imposing its will in southern Syria, but rather preventing its interference in the region.

The Israeli army recently destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel network near Qantara in southern Lebanon. Footage released by Lebanese media shows the explosions. Loud detonations were heard throughout the area.

Macron: Stability in Lebanon will not be achieved without Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory and the disarmament of Hezbollah.

The Israeli army says it has eliminated Hezbollah fighters near its forces in southern Lebanon and carried out strikes on about 50 sites belonging to the group, including command centres and buildings used to prepare attacks.

The Israelis informed the Trump administration that they were intensifying their attacks on Lebanon following a drone attack carried out this evening by Hezbollah.

Israeli Army: Attention to the residents of Lebanon, in the following towns and villages: Kafrsir, Sir al-Gharbiya, Zrarieh, Ansar (Nabatieh), Mazraat Kawthariyat al-Ruz, Khraibeh (Sidon): Following Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army is forced to act firmly. The Israeli army does not intend to harm you. For your safety, you must immediately evacuate your homes and move at least 1,000 metres away from the villages and towns, into open areas. Anyone near Hezbollah operatives, facilities or weapons is putting their life at risk.

Turkish President Erdogan on Israel: We know that Israel cannot tolerate the slightest possibility of peace. In view of the statements they have made in the last ten days, it is clear that we are not dealing with a state, but with a group of radicals who have lost their reason. The situation is so desperate that everyone, in government and opposition, accuses the other of not having killed enough people. It is a real escalation of genocidal rhetoric.

The Syrian Foreign Minister told Reuters: We hope for a soon resumption of negotiations with Israel on a security agreement. Contacts with Israel were broken off after its attack on Abu al-Duhur air base on 18 August. Syria currently has no confidence in Israel and its priority is to end its attacks on our territory. Syria extends its hand.

Jordan condemns the Israeli airstrikes that targeted Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib province, and calls on the international community to assume its responsibilities and compel Israel to cease its attacks on Syria. Jordanian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ambassador Fouad Majali said: This aggression is unjustified and constitutes a flagrant violation.

US envoy Tom Barrack said that Turkey had not been warned in advance of the Israeli strikes on the Syrian air base of Abu al-Duhur, near the Turkish border, and that after detecting Israeli aircraft heading towards its territory, it could reasonably have prepared its own response. Fortunately, cool heads prevailed to prevent the situation from escalating, he added.

Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy condemned the Israeli airstrikes targeting Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib province, stressing that they constitute a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and the rules of international law, and a new crime added to the series of repeated Israeli attacks on Syria and other countries.

President Erdoğan: Israel, and in particular the forces attacking Syrian territory, must immediately cease their aggressive actions. Otherwise, the consequences will be negative for everyone.

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla arrived in Israel this week as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Army, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi. The commanders held a strategic meeting focused on assessing the regional situation and reviewed measures to address threats and developments in the Middle East.

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the negotiations told AP. An Israeli official said progress had been made, but details were being finalised.

Qatar on Monday handed Israel and Hamas a "final" draft ceasefire and hostage release agreement to end the Gaza war, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday. A breakthrough was achieved in Doha after midnight following discussions between the heads of Israeli intelligence, President‑elect Trump's Middle East envoy, and the Qatari Prime Minister, the official said.

Yemeni news agency Saba: The US‑Israeli‑British coalition targeted the Haiz power plant south of Sanaa with 13 raids.

Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had ordered the Israeli army to present him with a plan for the total defeat of Hamas in Gaza, if there is no hostage deal by the time new US President Donald Trump takes office at the White House.

Palestinian media report clashes between Israeli forces and local militants in the city of Tulkarm in the West Bank. Videos show a large deployment of Israeli army troops in the area.

Lebanese soldiers in the centre of Naqoura, in southern Lebanon, after the withdrawal of Israeli Defence Forces yesterday.

The Israeli army began its withdrawal from the border town of Naqoura in southern Lebanon, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This withdrawal marks a significant step in the implementation of the agreement, which provides for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in that region.

The Israeli army said it had eliminated Hussam Shahwan, the head of Hamas's internal security services in southern Gaza. Local doctors said 10 other people were killed in the attack.

The Palestinian Authority decided to temporarily freeze Al‑Jazeera's broadcasts and the activities of journalists working for the channel in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

The Air Force launches a raid on the Jabalia al‑Balad area, north of the Gaza Strip.

The EU foreign policy chief announces that the European Union will resume the monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing in GAZA.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al‑Sisi responded to Trump's suggestion that Egypt and Jordan would host Palestinians from Gaza: Regarding what is being said about the displacement of Palestinians, that can never be tolerated or allowed because of its impact on Egyptian national security.

The Israeli army confirmed it carried out an airstrike an hour ago in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. According to the Israeli army, the strike targeted a truck and several other vehicles used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons in the area.

Senior US officials have informed Israel that Trump wants to withdraw the thousands of US soldiers currently in Syria, reports Israeli public broadcaster Kann.

Protesters in Tel Aviv demand the release of the hostages.

A senior Islamic Jihad official says: An agreement has been reached regarding the case of Arbel Yehud and she will be released before Saturday.

The Israeli Prison Service announces the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of an exchange deal.

Israeli officials: The list submitted by Hamas does not comply with the agreement reached.

Trump's Middle East envoy believes implementing the Gaza ceasefire is more difficult than achieving it, as he prepares for a regional tour to monitor the agreement.

White House: Trump orders the cancellation of Biden's sanctions against Jewish settlers who committed violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Yemen's Houthis said in a statement they would limit attacks on Israel‑linked ships.

Hamas handed over Israeli hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher to the Red Cross, according to footage.

The Israeli army sent an urgent message to the residents of the Gaza Strip regarding the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement scheduled for tomorrow morning at 08:30. Here are some important clarifications to avoid confusion or misunderstanding: The Israeli army is committed to ensuring the implementation of all aspects of the agreement. According to this agreement, Israeli forces will remain positioned in certain specific areas of the Gaza Strip. It is strictly forbidden to approach Israeli forces deployed in these areas until further notice, as this could expose you to danger.

Lebanese President: continuous Israeli violations violate Lebanon's sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement.

Hamas movement: This morning, the obstacles that arose due to Israel's failure to comply with the terms of the ceasefire agreement were resolved.

Negotiators confirm that a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the agreement to be signed in the coming hours, while the ceasefire and first exchange of hostages/prisoners will take place on Sunday 19 January.

Major General Jasper Jeffers, the US army commander overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, said he was confident that the Lebanese army would control all population centres in the Litani southern region by next Tuesday.

Houthi leader Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi: If the Americans succeed in implementing their plan for Gaza, we will intervene with military force to prevent it and act within the framework of our jihadist duty. We will not stand idly by.

Netanyahu says Hamas must release ALL hostages by Saturday, otherwise Israel will resume fighting in  Gaza.

A senior Hamas official said Trump must remember that there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties; that is the only way to bring back the prisoners, adding that the language of threats has no value and only complicates things.

Israeli fighter jets struck a Hamas weapons depot near the Syrian town of Deir Ali, south of Damascus, the Israeli army said. According to the army, weapons stored at the site were to be used in attacks against troops.

General Michael Kurilla, Commander‑in‑Chief of US Central Command, held talks with Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in Israel. The regional strategic situation was discussed during the talks.

Trump: The United States will take control of the Gaza Strip; we will be its owners and will be responsible for dismantling all dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.

The Trump administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of about $1 billion in bombs and other military equipment to Israel.

The Israeli prosecution has launched a criminal investigation against Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a television report broadcast by Channel 12.

Israeli army vehicles storm the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah, in the central West Bank.

The Israeli army said it had struck command centres and several weapons sites in southern Syria. The presence of military forces and means in the southern part of Syria constitutes a threat to the citizens of Israel, the Israeli army said.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said: The Israeli army has established two posts on Mount Hermon and seven others in the buffer zone with Syria. The Israeli army will remain indefinitely on Mount Hermon and in the buffer zone.

The Israeli army announces that a tank unit will participate in operations inside Jenin as it brings more forces into the West Bank.

Palestinian Presidency: The Palestinian people will not accept any plan, whether it be displacement or an alternative homeland.

The Israeli army confirms that its troops will remain deployed on five strategic positions in southern Lebanon beyond tomorrow's withdrawal deadline under a ceasefire agreement, and specifies where they are.

The Israeli army confirmed it had recently carried out airstrikes in Lebanon, specifying that they targeted Hezbollah facilities where activities of the terrorist group had been identified.

Trump: Hamas has just released three hostages from Gaza, including a US citizen. Israel will now have to decide what it will do regarding the 12:00 deadline imposed for the release of all hostages. The United States will support whatever decision they make.

Israel has delivered some 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Syrian Druze in southern Syria in recent weeks, according to the Foreign Ministry. These packages contain essential food products.

Israeli Energy Minister orders power cut to Gaza, We will use all available means to repatriate all abductees and to ensure that Hamas has no presence in Gaza.

Qatar submits to the UN a request to place all Israeli nuclear facilities under IAEA control and to dispose of its nuclear weapons.

Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to underscore that the unwavering US support for Israel is a top priority for President Trump. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for his cooperation with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to help free all remaining hostages and extend the ceasefire in Gaza.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said: If Hamas does not release the hostages soon, the gates of Gaza will be closed and the gates of hell will open. We will resume fighting and they will face the Israeli army with forces and methods they have never encountered before.

Israel is pressuring the United States to keep Syria weak and decentralised, notably by allowing Russia to retain its military bases there to counter Turkey's growing influence in the country, four sources said.

Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Yemeni armed forces: We targeted Ben Gurion Airport in the Jaffa area with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, which reached its target. This operation confirms the failure of the United States to prevent Yemen from supporting the oppressed Palestinian people. US raids will not deter us.

A ballistic missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel. Sirens sound in central Israel and the Jerusalem area. The Israeli army is investigating the incident.

The Israeli army reportedly eliminated the deputy commander of the Gaza brigade and the commander of Hamas's Shajaiyah battalion in recent strikes on the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army issued an urgent and immediate evacuation warning for Palestinians residing in the Tel Sultan neighbourhood of Rafah, southern Gaza. In a message posted on X, the Israeli army's Arabic‑speaking spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee publishes a map of the area to be evacuated, specifying that the area where you are is considered a dangerous combat zone because the army is conducting operations there.

A ballistic missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel. Sirens sound in central Israel and the Jerusalem area. The Israeli army is investigating the incident.

The Israeli army confirms it carried out strikes earlier today in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza.

Russia's representative at the Security Council: - We are concerned about Israeli statements regarding military plans to remain indefinitely in Syria. - Israel's actions constitute a violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, regardless of who leads Damascus.

Following Hamas's rocket fire this evening from central Gaza towards the Ashdod area, the Israeli army issues an evacuation warning for Palestinians in the Deir al‑Balah area.

General Michael Kurilla, head of US CENTCOM, who arrived in Israel earlier this week, met with Israeli Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant‑General Eyal Zamir, according to the Israeli army. The Israeli army said the meeting focused on strategic security issues in the region.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich officially announced: Israel has abolished all customs tariffs previously imposed on products from the United States.

Israel told US officials that the time had come to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities. Source: NBC.

The Chief of Staff and the head of Shin Bet are at the Southern Command and confirm the expansion of the manoeuvre in Gaza as part of Operation The Chariots of Gideon, – Israeli army spokesman.

The Israeli army says it targeted a Hamas member in an airstrike in the town of Beit Jann in southern Syria.

Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz, after the airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Lebanon: There will be no calm in Beirut, no order, no stability in Lebanon without the security of the State of Israel. Agreements must be respected, and if you do not do what is required, we will continue to act, with great force.

Rocket sirens sound in the Nazareth area. The Israeli army is working to determine who is behind the rocket fire on Israel from Syria.

Trump continues to pressure for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial and hints that he might suspend military aid to Israel if the trial proceeds.

Israeli Army: To all residents of the Gaza Strip in the municipalities of Nuseirat, Zahraa and Al‑Maghraqa, in the neighbourhoods of North Coast, Al‑Nuzha, Al‑Bawadi, Al‑Basma, Al‑Zahraa, Al‑Basatin, Badr, Abu Huraira, Al‑Rawda and Al‑Safa. For your safety, evacuate immediately southwards to the Al‑Mawasi area, and do not return to dangerous combat zones.

The Houthis announce the end of their ceasefire with the United States following the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and promise to attack soon. We declare our support for the Islamic Republic of Iran in its fight against Israeli and American aggression, the Houthi Political Bureau said in a statement.

The Israeli army says it also struck a nuclear weapons development site in the Natanz area. The Israeli army says the site houses unique components and equipment used for nuclear weapons development.

Israel issues an evacuation advisory for people near the Arak nuclear complex in Iran. Airstrikes are expected.

The Israeli Defence Forces warn Iranians in District 18 of Tehran, specifically in the shaded area, to evacuate immediately. District 18 is one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods of Tehran. It is also known to house military manufacturing and storage facilities.

The Israeli army issues a new evacuation warning in the southern Gaza Strip, slightly expanding a large restricted area. The Israeli army is operating with great force in the areas where you are in order to destroy the capabilities of terrorist organisations, said the Israeli army's Arabic‑speaking spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee on X, attaching a map indicating the areas to be evacuated. Civilians are called to go to the Mawasi area on the coast.

The Israeli army will conduct a local tactical pause of its military activities in densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip, from 10 am to 8 pm, the Israeli army announced. The army specifies that this pause will take place in areas where the Israeli army is not currently operating with ground troops, including al‑Mawasi, Deir al‑Balah and Gaza City, every day until further notice.

President Trump's reaction to Macron's statement that France would recognise a Palestinian state: What he says doesn't matter. It won't change anything. He's a very nice person. I like him, but that statement has no weight.

The Israeli army issues a new evacuation warning for Palestinians residing in southwestern Deir al‑Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, as it prepares to launch ground operations there for the first time.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: Washington is very concerned about Israeli attacks in Syria. We are discussing with all concerned parties, from all sides. We want the fighting to stop.

The emergency summit of Arab and Islamic countries opened in Doha, nearly a week after the Israeli attack on Qatar.

IAEA: Iran is not fulfilling its obligations to provide information on its controversial uranium stocks since the attacks by Israel and the United States against the country.

The Israeli army confirms it carried out airstrikes in Lebanon earlier today, targeting Hezbollah facilities in the south of the country and the Bekaa Valley to the east. In southern Lebanon, it says it struck a rocket launch site used by Hezbollah, where activities of the terrorist group have been detected in recent months. In the Nabatieh area, it says it hit several other Hezbollah targets. Finally, in the Bekaa Valley, the army says it targeted infrastructure at a site used by the terrorist group for storing and manufacturing strategic weapons.

Israel announces the end of its airstrikes on southern Lebanon.

The United States on Monday submitted to UN Security Council members a draft resolution to establish an international force in Gaza for at least two years, according to a copy of the document.

The Israeli Defence Minister says Israel's policy is clear: no Palestinian state will be established. The Israeli army will remain at the top of Mount Hermon and in the security zone. Gaza will be demilitarised down to the last tunnel and Hamas will be disarmed inside the yellow line by the IDF and in the former Gaza by the international force.

The Israeli army announced Friday it had carried out airstrikes against infrastructure and military sites belonging to Hezbollah in various regions of Lebanon.

The US administration expressed its protest to Israel over the morning attack on a hospital complex in Deir al‑Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The attack caused a fire in the complex, which also housed displaced Palestinians.

Israeli forces detonate a residential area in the Al‑Tawam region, north of the Gaza Strip.

King of Jordan: The continued and expanded aggression against Lebanon will push the region towards a regional war.

Mikati: Lebanon adheres to Resolution 1701 and the role of UNIFIL, and calls on the international community to adopt a firm position against Israeli aggression.

Lebanese Health Ministry: 16 casualties and 21 wounded, the final toll of the Israeli raid on the town of Maaysra, Kesrouan district, yesterday.

Hezbollah announces it targeted an Israeli force with artillery in the town of Kafr Kila in southern Lebanon.

Heavy artillery bombardments target Qalibo Hill, northeast of Jabalia, in northern Gaza.

Israeli artillery bombards the northern areas of Rafah city in southern Gaza.

The Israeli army blows up houses in the Saftawi and Al‑Tawam neighbourhoods of northern Gaza.

A drone arrived from the sea towards Herzliya. In recent minutes, there have been further explosions in the central area. The Israeli army does not yet know whether there are other hostile weapons in the air and whether the fire has so far been successful.

A drone strike on the town of Qana targeted the health centre, and initial reports indicate minor injuries.

Israeli aircraft launch a raid on the town of Kafr Sir in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

Spanish Prime Minister: the international community must stop arms exports to Israel.

The raid targeted the Nouiri area between Burj Abi Haidar and Al‑Basta Al‑Fouqa.

An Israeli raid targets Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the towns of: Dibbin, Nafakhiya, Deir Kifa, Deirantar, Barashit, Safad al‑Battikh, Shaqra, Aita al‑Shaab, and Israeli army artillery targeted the outskirts of Naqoura.

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati said diplomatic communications had intensified ahead of the UN Security Council meeting with the aim of reaching a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Abasan al‑Jadida, east of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza.

Power outage in Krayot due to rockets fired from Lebanon.

MDA spokesman: At 11:25, a report was received about wounded following a knife attack in Hadera. According to the initial report, MDA doctors and paramedics are providing medical care to two conscious casualties.

Drone raid on the Al‑Kafaat neighbourhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

An Israeli raid targets a maritime line in Tyre.

The Israeli army successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.

Israeli airstrike and artillery bombardments targeted Khirbet al‑Adas, north of Rafah city, in southern Gaza.

Israeli drones fire north of the Al‑Bureij and Al‑Nuseirat camps in central Gaza.

Israeli airstrike on the town of Al Majdal.

Continuous Israeli artillery bombardments target the Al‑Karamah area north of Gaza City.

More than 20 airstrikes targeted the town of Blida from 7:00 to 12:00.

The Israeli raid that targeted the Sainte‑Thérèse neighbourhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Netanyahu to Macron: Israel expects support from France, not restrictions.

Three wounded in an Israeli raid on the Ghazieh corniche in southern Lebanon.

French President Emmanuel Macron says the priority today is to return to a political solution in Gaza.

Hamas announces the death of two commanders of its military wing in Israeli raids on the Bekaa and Tripoli in Lebanon.

250 British nationals have left Lebanon on flights chartered by the British government.

Arrival of an Emirati aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Lebanon.

The Israeli army blows up residential buildings around Street 8 in the Tal al‑Hawa neighbourhood, southwest of Gaza City.

Tehran will attack Israeli refineries and gas fields if Israel attacks Iran, warns the IRGC.

Hezbollah claims to have bombarded the settlement of Karmiel with a large volley of rockets.

An airstrike targeted the Al‑Bureij camp, north of the Al‑Raed tower, in the Gaza Strip.

Clashes on the Kafr Kila axis between Hezbollah elements and the Israeli army.

The army blows up residential buildings northwest of the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

At least 16 Palestinian casualties observed after an Israeli airstrike in Tulkarm in the West Bank.

Palestinian Health Ministry: 14 dead following Israeli bombardment of Tulkarm camp in the West Bank.

Air defences activated near Tel‑Aviv without sirens sounding.

Israeli helicopters fly over Rmeish in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah says it destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with guided missiles as they approached Maroun Al‑Ras – statement.

Damascus moments ago after an Israeli airstrike. Syria. Explosions were heard in Damascus as reports of an Israeli attack emerged.

US Secretary of Defense: We will not hesitate to protect our forces and interests in the Middle East and to support the defence of Israel and our partners in the region.

Germany summons the Iranian ambassador over a missile attack on Israel.

Israeli artillery bombardments target the town of Burj al‑Muluk.

The Israeli army officially announces the death of a unit commander in fighting in southern Lebanon.

Explosions were reported in the Sayyida Zeinab area, in the Damascus countryside.

40 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the city of Safed in northern Israel.

Footage showing the moment Israeli soldiers entered the town of Adaisseh in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah said it had ambushed the soldiers. Israeli media reported that helicopters evacuated wounded soldiers from Lebanon in a Hezbollah military ambush.

The Lebanese army said Israeli forces had penetrated about 400 metres into Lebanese territory, near Oddaiseh, before withdrawing. Hezbollah claimed to have fought the Israeli troops and pushed them back across the border.

Mohammad Afif, Hezbollah media official: What happened today at Misgav Am, Maroun al‑Ras and Adaisseh is only the beginning.

Reported footage shows the launch of multiple ballistic missiles from Iran towards Israel.

Aircraft launch a raid on the town of Nabatieh in Lebanon.

Israel has so far launched 5 raids on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Israeli security forces storm the town of Beit Liqya, west of Ramallah.

The United Kingdom confirms that British forces helped defend Israel against Iranian missile fire.

Israeli artillery bombards targets east of the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.

Lebanese Health Ministry: 55 casualties and 156 wounded in Israeli raids today.

Six dead and several wounded in the bombing of a house on Nazir Street in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza.

The Iranian General Staff: If the countries supporting Israel intervene, we will target their interests and headquarters in the region by force.

Israeli aircraft bomb the town of Kafrman.

The Iranian army: If Israel responds to our attack, it will face widespread destruction of its infrastructure.

Egyptian Presidency: Sissi discussed with the CIA director the situation in Lebanon and the escalation in the region.

Israeli warplanes launched three raids on Barashit in the past hours, and a raid targeted Bint Jbeil.

Israeli artillery bombardments target the town of Marouhin in southern Lebanon.

Israeli raids targeted the suburbs of Majdal Zun, Tyre Harfa and Al‑Jbeen, with drones flying at low altitude.

A raid targets Nabatieh al‑Fawqa in Lebanon.

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation: Any attack on our nuclear facilities will result in a devastating response.

Hezbollah's Shura Council elected Sheikh Naim Qassem, the group's deputy, to succeed the assassinated Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN insisted on the precise nature of the targets, focusing only on military targets: no sovereign country will tolerate hundreds of ballistic missiles being directed at its civilian population. No responsible government would allow its population to remain under constant threat.

Israeli tanks advanced towards Tal al‑Hamams, on the outskirts of the town of Khiyam, and bombarded Khiyam in conjunction with heavy raids.

Iraq affirms that Israel used its airspace to attack Iran.

The Israeli army issued strike warnings to residents of the Tyre area in Lebanon, particularly those in buildings between the streets: Dr. Ali Khalil, Hiram, Muhammad al‑Zayat, Nabih Berri.

Clashes break out in the town of Madama, south of Nablus, and forces fire tear gas and sound bombs at rioters.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in his first public response to the Israeli strike in Iran: We have damaged Iran's defence capability and its ability to produce missiles directed at us.

Israeli warplanes launch a series of airstrikes targeting the towns of Dibbin, Talouseh, Houla, Majdal Selem and Safad al‑Battikh.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iran and called for restraint and dialogue to avoid further regional instability.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitute a violation of its sovereignty and an infringement of international laws and norms.

Iranian users report internet disruptions in Tehran and Karaj due to Israeli airstrikes.

Israeli army: In response to the incessant attacks of the Iranian regime against the State of Israel for months, the Israeli Defence Forces are currently conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran.

Putin and UN Secretary‑General Guterres held a closed‑door meeting in Kazan.

The Israeli army issued strike warnings to residents of Shoueifat and Haret Hreik in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: the two‑state solution is the main reference for the peace process.

This afternoon, the Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike targeting the outskirts of Jebsheet towards Shokin.

Hezbollah: The head of the Executive Council, commander Hashem Safieddine, was killed in an Israeli raid.

Two missiles fired from Lebanon towards the Beit She'an area in northern Israel were successfully intercepted by Israeli air defences, the Israeli army announced. Sirens sounded in many localities in the area during the attack.

The Israeli army issued new strike warnings for residents of the Haret Hreik, Al‑Laylaki and Burj al‑Barajneh neighbourhoods in southern Beirut.

Raid near the Harbata checkpoint in the Bekaa.

Hezbollah announces it targeted Israeli soldiers in the town of Markaba in southern Lebanon.

Arab League Secretary‑General in Beirut calls for Israel's immediate withdrawal from all occupied or invaded Lebanese territories and for the immediate and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Israeli Ministry of Defence: the aid approved by the US administration and Congress is estimated at $8.7 billion.

The Air Force conducts raids on the suburbs of Hermel in the Bekaa, eastern Lebanon.

New airstrikes in Maarakeh in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

Aircraft carry out a raid targeting the town of Kafrhamam in southern Lebanon.

Palestine Telecommunications Company: Total internet outage in the northern Gaza Strip due to Israeli shelling.

Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory from midnight to 11:00: Airstrikes by fighter jets: - Al‑Kharayeb - Nabatieh Al‑Fawqa - Chtaura - Zefta - Kafrjouz - Al‑Numayriyeh - Al‑Qasiba - Sir Al‑Gharbiya - Al‑Khiam - Jal Al‑Bahr - Tyre - Barashit - Safad Al‑Battikh - Kounine - Al‑Tayri - Majdal Selm.

Intensive Israeli artillery bombardments targeted the Tal al‑Hawa neighbourhood, southwest of Gaza City.

Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the towns of Tebnin and Khirbet Selem.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the media: I stand before you today to inform you that Yahya Sinwar has been killed, the one who carried out the most terrible massacre in the history of our nation since the Holocaust.

A photo of the raid on the town of Khiam.

A heavy raid targeted the centre of Khiam.

The director of ambulance and emergency services in northern Gaza to Al Jazeera: 17 casualties and dozens wounded in critical condition at Abu Hussein school.

A German warship operating as part of the UNIFIL mission shot down an unmanned flying object off the coast of Lebanon on Thursday, a German Defence Ministry spokesman told Reuters.

An Israeli raid targets the Toba area in the Jabalia camp, northern Gaza.

Bombing continues. An Israeli raid on the town of Tamnin, Bekaa.

Planes drop aid packages over Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Hezbollah: We targeted a gathering of soldiers between Adaisseh and Markaba with a volley of rockets.

The UK Ambassador to the UN Security Council: Israel must end settler violence and settlement expansion.

The Israeli army announces the assassination of Jalal Mustafa Hariri, a Hezbollah field commander, in the Qana area of southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah rockets fired towards Acre and Haifa Bay areas.

Israeli army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the army had struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon last week, including 40 in Beirut. We are striking all of Lebanon, from Dahiyeh to Damascus, he said at a press conference. Targets in Lebanon included weapons depots, command centres and rocket launchers, according to Hagari.

The Israeli army issued a strike warning to all residents of the Nabatieh area, particularly in the Nabatieh al‑Tahta area.

Iranian sources to Sky News Arabia: Iran delayed its response to Israel to open negotiations with Trump after a warning message received via Baghdad.

Israeli warplanes targeted Tyre, near the barracks in the neighbourhood surrounding the Al‑Masakin district.

The Israeli army issued several strike warnings for residents of southern Beirut: in the districts of Haret Hreik, Hadath Beirut, Al‑Ghobeiry and Lilas.

Israeli Defence Minister: There will be no ceasefire or calm in Lebanon until the goals of the war are achieved.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Russia will pressure Bashar al‑Assad to prevent the passage of Iranian weapons destined for Hezbollah via Syrian territory.

The Israeli army announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip.

The head of operations of Palestinian Islamic Jihad was eliminated yesterday in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and Shin Bet announced.

3 Israeli raids on the Jarmash and Qalad al‑Sabaa areas, on the Lebanese‑Syrian border, in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon.

Israeli raids on Hanin, Kafra, Sarbin and Rshaf, and artillery bombardments on the town of Kounine in southern Lebanon.

Qatar informed Israel, Hamas and the United States that it was suspending its mediation efforts on the ceasefire deal and hostage release in Gaza due to the parties' reluctance to negotiate seriously, a diplomatic source said.

Palestinian President Abbas spoke with President‑elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory, the Palestinian Presidency said. According to the Palestinian Presidency, Trump told Abbas he would work to end the war in Gaza.

Palestinians throw homemade bombs at Israeli security forces in the town of Ya'bad, southwest of Jenin.

The Israeli army issued strike warnings to residents of the Hadath district in southern Beirut.

Houthi military spokesman: We carried out a qualitative operation with a hypersonic ballistic missile targeting the Nevatim base in the Negev.

US Secretary of Defense Austin said Israel had made progress in delivering aid to Gaza, but there was still much to do.

Hezbollah: We targeted the Ramat David base and airport southeast of Haifa with a barrage of qualitative missiles.

The Israeli army issued an evacuation advisory to residents of the Gaza Strip, particularly in the neighbourhoods of North Beach, Al‑Nasr, Abd al‑Rahman, the town of Al Wada and Al Karama.

Smoke rises over the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in southern Beirut after an Israeli airstrike.

The Israeli army issued new strike warnings for residents of the Ouzai, Haret Hreik, Tahwitat al‑Ghadeer and Hadath districts in southern Beirut.

The Air Force launches heavy and successive raids on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, targeting: Al‑Saeeda, Ali Al‑Nahri, Boudai, Al‑Taybeh, Taraya and Harat Al‑Fikani.

A raid targeted the outskirts of Al‑Qasimiyah camp, the Burj Al‑Hawa area, a raid on Al‑Bazouriyah, a raid on Sarafand.

The Israeli army issued a warning to residents of the Nabatieh area.

Protests against the dismissal of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant began in Tel Aviv; protesters blocked the Shalom interchange.

Israeli raids target Hezbollah and Iranian militia headquarters near the town of Al‑Qusayr, west of Homs.

Channel 13 Israel: Israel believes that if an Iranian attack occurs, it will be by launching surface‑to‑surface missiles at military targets.

Palestinian President: it is time to implement Security Council Resolution 2735 on the ceasefire in Gaza.

Israeli artillery bombardments targeted the town of Khiyam and raids on the towns of Maaroub, Yistiyat and Naqoura in southern Lebanon.

Iran is planning a strong and complex response to Israel, involving even more powerful warheads and other weapons, the WSJ reported, citing Iranian and Arab officials briefed on the plans. Iran told Arab diplomats that its conventional army would be involved because it lost four soldiers and one civilian in the Israeli attack, the Iranian and Arab officials said.

Israeli vehicles fire north of the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Airstrikes on various towns in Lebanon: Jwaya, Tefahta, Halousieh, Qaliya and Mashghara.

Rockets were fired towards the Rosh Hanakira‑Shlomi and Katzrin areas.

The Biden administration warned Iran in recent days against launching a new attack on Israel and stressed that it would not be able to contain the Israelis, according to a US official and a former Israeli official.

Israeli raids in the Hermel suburbs on the Syrian side targeted the Qalad al‑Sabaa, Jisr Akroum and Jarmash crossing points between Lebanon and Syria.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of several B‑52 Stratofortress bombers, tanker aircraft and Navy destroyers to the Middle East, four US and Defence officials said.

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Tebnin, Toul and Shaqra in southern Lebanon.

Clashes break out between youths and security forces in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarm, in the West Bank.

The Israeli army promised to respond to Hezbollah's deadly rocket attacks on northern Israel. Hezbollah rockets caused 7 casualties in Israel today. We will not let Hezbollah's deadly attacks go unanswered, the Israeli army said in an unusual English‑language message on social media X.

Friday morning, the Israeli Air Force launched intensive raids on several areas of the southern suburbs, after nearly six days of cautious calm. The raids targeted the Al‑Ruwais and Al‑Ghobeiry areas with more than 10 heavy raids that were heard throughout Beirut, at a time when the area experienced a large wave of displacement.

Israeli Channel 12 reports the launch of about 25 rockets towards Haifa Bay, the latest volley from Lebanon.

Fire from boats targeted Al‑Nuseirat beach in central Gaza.

Gaza Health Agency: 44,363 Palestinian casualties, 105,000 wounded in the Israeli military offensive since 7 October 2023.

Israeli artillery bombardments continue on large areas north of the Al‑Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has decided to notify the ICC that Israel will appeal the decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defence Minister Gallant, an Israeli official said.

Israeli Army to citizens of Lebanon: Until further notice, you are prohibited from moving south to the limit of the following villages and their surroundings, as well as inside the villages themselves: Shebaa, Hebbariyeh, Marjeyoun, Arnoun, Yahmor, Qantara, Shaqra, Barashit, Yatar, Mansouri.

The Lebanese army announces the start of the reinforcement of its deployment south of the Litani River.

The Israeli army issued new strike warnings for residents of Al‑Laylaki and Choueifat Al‑Amrousieh in southern Beirut.

Netanyahu on the ceasefire: the security cabinet approved the ceasefire in Lebanon; we maintain full freedom of action; if Hezbollah violates the agreement, we will attack.

Powerful explosions and intense plumes of smoke rise. A view of the successive raids on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Al‑Hadath Studio.

The Israeli army issued new raid warnings to residents of Burj al‑Barajneh and Tahwitat al‑Ghadeer.

Continuous Israeli bombardments target the Al‑Manshiya area, near the shelters of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza.

A framework agreement to end the conflict between Lebanon and Israel has been reached. Sources in Lebanon, the United States and Israel confirm that Israel has given its green light, subject to a final cabinet decision, to sign the agreement with Lebanon. US envoy Amos Hochstein informed Lebanese officials of this decision this evening.

Heavy tensions are reported in Khiyam and Shama, with intense aerial interventions. An advance towards Al‑Bayada is underway, accompanied by significant damage to homes.

The Israeli army issued numerous strike warnings for residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut, in Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Burj al‑Barajneh and Hadath.

Israeli artillery bombardments and helicopter fire hit the centre and east of Rafah.

Hezbollah: We targeted a gathering of forces in the northeastern suburbs of Al‑Bayada with machine guns and rockets.

The Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the suburbs of Haret Hreik and Ghobeiry in southern Beirut.

The Israeli army is reported to have taken control of the entire town of Khiyam and the village of Kafr Shuba. The road linking the western Bekaa to the south and to Nabatieh has been cut.

Israeli artillery bombards the town of Naqoura in southern Lebanon, and clashes continue in its vicinity.

Israeli artillery bombardments took place in the outskirts of Naqoura and Alma al‑Shaab.

The Israeli army issued new evacuation warnings to residents of southern Lebanon in Burj al‑Shamali and Maashouk.

The ICC issues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Chinese President calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Naem Qassem of Hezbollah spoke yesterday. He said there would be two parallel paths: combat and negotiation.

Israeli artillery bombardments took place in the outskirts of Majdal Zun and the Al‑Bayada area.

Israeli artillery bombardments target the eastern areas of the town of Beit Hanoun, north of the Gaza Strip.

Saraya Al‑Quds: We bombarded Israeli gatherings south of the Jhar Al‑Dik area in central Gaza with mortar shells.

Clashes continue between Palestinian militants and Israeli security forces in the eastern neighbourhood of Jenin.

Lebanon and Hezbollah have accepted a US ceasefire proposal with Israel with some comments on its content, a senior Lebanese official told Reuters on Monday, describing the effort as the most serious to date to end the fighting.

Armed clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli security forces at the Dotan checkpoint, west of Jenin.

The Air Force launches new raids on various towns and regions of Lebanon: Qana, Maarakeh, the outskirts of Qasiba and Kafr Seer, Zoutar al‑Sharqiya, Yahmor and Halta.

Lebanese television channel LBCI_NEWS reports that Lebanon has informed the Biden administration that Hezbollah has responded favourably to a ceasefire proposal. In this context, US envoy Amos Hochstein is expected in Beirut this Tuesday to continue discussions.

Israeli warplanes launched a raid targeting the town of Toul in southern Lebanon.

Israeli artillery bombardments took place in the outskirts of Tyre, Harfa and Al‑Jbeen in southern Lebanon.

Israeli aircraft launch a wave of raids on several towns and regions of Lebanon: Nafakhiya, the outskirts of Habbariya, Tebnin, Kafr Hamam, Barghliya, Abbasiya and the outskirts of Srifa.

Rockets were fired towards Haifa Bay.

The Israeli army issued a new strike warning for the southern suburbs of Beirut: Hadath Beirut, Burj al‑Barajneh and Shiyah.

Hezbollah: We attacked with a suicide drone a gathering of Israeli forces in the southern suburbs of the town of Hanin.

Hezbollah: We targeted a gathering of forces south of Maroun al‑Ras with missiles.

The Israeli army issued a new strike warning to residents of the Ghobeiry suburb in southern Beirut.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with President‑elect Trump on developments in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, according to Israeli media.

Protests resumed in Modiin, with 500 people joining tens of thousands of demonstrators across the country. Participants demand the release of hostages, government accountability and defence of democracy.

Israeli warplanes targeted Mount Qasioun in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

The Israeli army issued an evacuation alert for the area of the Gaza Strip from which today's fire into the Gaza envelope originated.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that Israeli airstrikes on Syria since the fall of Islamist rebels who ousted President Bashar al‑Assad are aimed at preventing military equipment from falling into the wrong hands.

Israel warns residents of blocks 703, 690, 783, 688, 784, 687 (Rimal‑Sabra) in Gaza of an imminent attack due to rocket fire from that area. Residents are asked to move away for their safety.

The Israeli army confirmed its withdrawal from Khiam in southern Lebanon, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The Israeli army said it remained deployed in other areas of southern Lebanon and would continue to operate against any threat.

France and Germany today called on Israel not to threaten the sovereignty of the Syrian state, after its ground incursion into the buffer zone in southern Syria and its launch of hundreds of airstrikes on Syrian army military assets.

Hamas has handed over to Egypt the list of Israeli hostages it holds, according to Al Arabia, which reports "secret contacts" to conclude an agreement. Egypt and Qatar are pressing Israel to withdraw from the Netsarim corridor, according to the report.

Netanyahu: We want relations with the new government in Syria, but if Iran is allowed to establish its presence, we will respond forcefully.

Images of Syrian navy vessels sunk after last night's Israeli navy attack on Lattakia, Syria. 6 vintage OSA‑II class missile boats.

Israel told the UN that it had taken temporary and limited measures in Syria to counter any threat to its citizens, particularly in the Golan.

Israeli troops advanced this morning into Quneitra province, reaching the outskirts of the town of Hader (2 km from the border barrier). The Israeli army also carried out new waves of airstrikes in Daraa, Damascus and Suwayda provinces.

Houthi Political Bureau: We follow with great concern Israel's treacherous aggression against Syria, the occupation of new areas and villages and the intensification of its raids.

The Israeli army issued a warning to residents of southern Syria in the following villages and towns: Ofaniyan, Quneitra, Al‑Hamidiyah, Al‑Samadania Al‑Gharbiya, Al‑Qahtaniya concerning the presence of Israeli army forces in the area.

Israeli security forces storm the village of Surda, north of Ramallah in the West Bank, and launch an arrest campaign.

Israeli fighter jets continue their raids on several sites in Lebanon, including the Josieh crossing near Qusayr. It was reported that a Lebanese Hezbollah convoy returning from Syria was targeted.

Israeli artillery bombardments and vehicle fire target the east of the Al‑Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Sirens sounded recently in the towns of Kafr Yuval and Maayan Baruch in the Galilee panhandle. An interceptor missile was launched in the middle of the incident.

Hamas finally accepted the agreement reached with Fatah (Palestinian Authority) in Cairo, which transfers all government powers and jurisdictions in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. This agreement, presented as the creation of a Community Support Committee, effectively restores Palestinian Authority governance over Gaza.

Intensive Israeli artillery bombardments target the Jabalia camp, Tel al‑Zaatar and Sheikh Zayed in the northern Gaza Strip.

Israeli security forces storm the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus, in the West Bank.

Artillery bombardments target the coastal area of Al‑Mawasi, west of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

Netanyahu on Lebanon: We are currently in a ceasefire situation, I note, a ceasefire, not the end of the war. Our goal is clear: to bring back the residents, to rehabilitate the north. We are enforcing this ceasefire with an iron fist, acting against any violation, minor or serious.

Israeli artillery bombardments resume around Al‑Awda Hospital in the Tel al‑Zaatar area, north of Gaza.

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Clashes between Palestinian militants and the Israeli army in the Saftawi area north of Gaza.

Trump appoints Massad Boulos (his brother‑in‑law) as adviser for the Middle East.

Artillery bombardments and heavy vehicle fire targeted houses east of the village of Al‑Masdar and Deir Al‑Balah in central Gaza.

The Israeli army is preparing for the possibility of having to carry out airstrikes in Syria over fears that strategic weapons could fall into rebel hands.

Major General Jasper Jeffers, commander of the Special Operations Central Command (SOCCENT), arrived in Beirut on 27 November 2024. Alongside Amos Hochstein, senior adviser to the US President, he will co‑chair the implementation and monitoring mechanism of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.

The Houthis claim to have carried out two military operations against Israel this evening, the first targeting Ben Gurion Airport and the second a power plant south of Jerusalem.

Two ballistic missiles were fired from Yemen towards central Israel.

Following recent rocket fire from the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for civilians in a wide area near Jabalia. Terrorist organisations are again launching rockets from these areas that have been warned several times in the past.

Intense fire and sound bombs directed at the Al‑Bardawil neighbourhood amidst the streets of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Red alerts earlier for Jerusalem, as well as central and southern Israel, following the launch of a new long‑range ballistic missile by the Houthis in western Yemen.

Protest against the Israeli army's incursion into Quneitra governorate in the town of Khan Arnabeh.

Israeli Chief of Staff from the Air Force command centre during the strikes on Yemen: Once again, the Israeli army proves its ability to reach and strike any threat to the citizens of Israel. Over the years, we have developed the capacity to launch strikes far from the State of Israel in a precise, powerful and repeated manner.

Sanaa International Airport, Yemen, today. The tower and runway are reported to have been targeted by presumed Israeli airstrikes.

Israeli army: We detected gatherings in southern Syria of people approaching our forces and we opened fire on them after warning them not to approach.

The Israeli army confirmed it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis in Yemen.

Shortly ago, under the direction of the Israeli army and ISA intelligence, the Israeli Air Force carried out a strike against a Hamas operative operating in the humanitarian area of Khan Yunis.

The Lebanese Foreign Ministry files a complaint with the Security Council to protest against repeated Israeli violations.

A missile launched from Yemen was intercepted before it could enter Israeli airspace. Alarms were triggered for fear of falling debris during the interception.

The Air Force conducts heavy raids around Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Israel is concerned about Turkey's intention to launch a large‑scale military operation against the SDF in northern Syria.

Israeli artillery bombardments and vehicle fire east of the town of Khuza'a, east of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza.

The Houthis say Israeli raids on the ports of Hodeidah from 20 July to 19 December caused estimated losses of $313 million.

Israeli security forces impose a curfew in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit.

Israeli airstrikes on Syria constitute violations of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity and must cease, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres said.

Israeli artillery bombardments resume east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Footage shows a Houthi missile fell this morning at 2:38 in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan. According to the Israeli army spokesman, the missile had been intercepted outside Israeli territory, but fragments of the interceptor missile reached a local primary school.

Palestinian fighters targeted Israeli forces with an explosive device during the assault on the town of Qaffin, north of Tulkarm.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin and Defence Minister Israel Katz visited the summit of Mount Hermon earlier today, on the Syrian side of the border, after the site was captured by the Israeli army last week.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority, citing an official: We are considering conducting a strike in Yemen following the missile that was launched today towards central Israel.

Israeli Defence Minister Katz: All our systems are preparing for an operation against Iran due to the low possibility of a diplomatic solution.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: We warn Israel against annexing the Golan Heights; that is unacceptable.

Israeli warplanes conducted intense airstrikes targeting several sites in the rural areas of Tartous and Lattakia, including warehouses and air defence bases.