The IDF stressed that it was responding to what it called a provocation by Hezbollah, which fired mortars at an Israeli army position in the Mount Dov area, a disputed region on the Israel-Lebanon border known internationally as Shebaa Farms

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting Israel’s approval. The plan, spearheaded by US presidential adviser Amos Hochstein, has been described as a last-ditch effort to halt hostilities

This marked one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in recent months. Rockets struck areas near Metula, a town close to the Israel-Lebanon border, and the outskirts of Haifa, causing devastation in regions with active agricultural work

The strike, which took place on Friday evening, is being hailed as one of Israel’s most audacious military operations in recent years. Israeli defense officials revealed that they had tracked Nasrallah’s whereabouts for months, waiting for the opportune moment to act

Bomb disposal teams were deployed to mitigate risks posed by any unexploded ordnance. Medical teams reported that a few individuals sought assistance due to anxiety triggered by the rocket fire and the subsequent alarm

The blasts, which occurred throughout Lebanon, have added another layer of tension to the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, sparking concerns over both the group’s internal security and broader regional stability

In the past month alone, the number of displaced individuals has surged from 99,000 to 112,000, a trend that is expected to continue as the conflict spreads to new areas like the eastern Bekaa Valley and southern suburbs of Beirut

The sonic booms were heard just as Hezbollah was preparing for Nasrallah's address, which was set to commemorate one week since the killing of the group's top military commander, Fuad Shukr, in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs

Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet Al-Mayadeen claimed responsibility for the rocket launches, including those aimed at Abirim and Neve Ziv, marking the first time these locations have been targeted by the group. The rockets were fired using Katyusha launchers, as per the same source

This meeting, reported by the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese news organization Al Akhkbar on Tuesday, marks the second encounter between the two officials. The discussions focused on the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel and explored avenues to prevent a full-scale war

Israeli officials have voiced concerns over Hezbollah's attacks on northern towns and military positions, prompting discussions of a possible offensive if diplomatic efforts fail to push back the militant group from the border

Netanyahu emphasized that although the intense operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are expected to conclude shortly, the broader war against Hamas will persist until the group is completely ousted from power