Daily brief
Israeli strikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon as the military expands its ground operation, taking control of the strategic town of Bint Jbeil. The IDF says it has destroyed or captured key sites there, including a stadium where Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah once spoke, and claims over 100 Hezbollah fighters killed in the south and 250 in early April strikes. Fighting has wounded Israeli soldiers and damaged civilian infrastructure, including Red Cross ambulances. (ongoing coverage)
Israel backs Trump's proposed naval blockade of Iran, with Netanyahu saying the ceasefire could end at any moment.
Israeli forces fired tear gas near Palestinian schoolchildren in the West Bank.
Russia reportedly warned Israel that its air strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant risked a major nuclear disaster.
Israel estimates the war with Iran has cost $11.5 billion, and defense officials are seeking billions more.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary