Daily brief
Israel expanded military operations in southern Lebanon, declaring large parts a combat zone and striking Beirut, Tyre, and other areas, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and the commander of the IRGC Quds Force’s missile unit. The escalation caused fresh displacement in Lebanon. Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base, and an Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack near the border. (ongoing coverage)
Israel said it killed the new head of Hamas' armed wing in a strike.
An Arab Israeli is suspected of killing a couple in a nationalist-motivated attack.
Austrian activists accused Israel of torture in connection with a Gaza aid flotilla.
A former Netanyahu aide is to be indicted for conveying secret information with intent to harm state security.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary