🚨 SIRENS ACTIVATED IN NORTHERN ISRAEL AFTER AERIAL INFILTRATION FROM LEBANON: Sirens were activated in Manara and Kiryat Shmona after a suspicious aerial target crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

The IDF stated that the target was intercepted. Rocket and missile sirens were also triggered due to concerns over falling interceptor debris.

❗️ INCIDENT COMES ONE DAY AFTER NEW ISRAELI WARNING TO BEIRUT: The infiltration alert came shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz publicly warned that Beirut’s Dahiyeh district would “pay the price” for continued attacks on northern Israel.

Katz stated that Israel has established a new equation under which attacks on Israeli civilians could trigger direct strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut.

Prime Minister Netanyahu similarly stated that Israel conveyed to President Trump that if Hezbollah continues attacking Israeli cities and civilians, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut.

🗣️ HEZBOLLAH REJECTS NEW DETERRENCE FORMULA: Hezbollah has publicly rejected the proposed framework and insists only on a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

The latest infiltration alert now places renewed attention on whether Israel moves from warning to enforcement in the coming days.

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🦇 IDF REVEALS NEW DETAILS ON “ATALEF” COMBAT DRONES: The IDF disclosed additional information about the “Atalef” (“Bat”) drone family developed by the “Yeftach” unit of the Land Technology Division during the war. Inspired in part by FPV drone warfare seen in Ukraine, the system was designed to provide frontline forces with portable, highly maneuverable attack drones capable of real-time targeting.

According to the IDF, the first operational version was developed and deployed within just three months. Shortly afterward, the drone carried out its first successful elimination in Gaza.

🎯 MODULAR DRONES USED IN GAZA AND LEBANON OPERATIONS: The drones are equipped with advanced warheads and modular systems that allow rapid adaptation for different operational missions. Officials say the “Atalef” can track moving targets at speeds of up to 130 km/h.

The IDF highlighted a recent strike by the 226th Brigade against a Hezbollah operative riding a motorcycle in Lebanon as one example of the system’s operational use.

🛰️ WOUNDED SOLDIERS HELPED ACCELERATE FIELD ADAPTATION: The IDF emphasized the drone’s relatively low cost, fast production capability, and ease of training compared to more complex systems.

To speed battlefield adaptation, wounded soldiers who returned to service were integrated into development and training teams, helping train frontline troops while providing direct battlefield feedback for upgrades and modifications.

The IDF says the original “Atalef” has since expanded into an entire family of drones, with multiple versions adapted for different combat missions and operational needs.

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❌ Givati forces are operating in Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah in southern Lebanon: In recent days, soldiers from the Givati Brigade combat team launched operations to establish IDF positions in the area as part of the divisional effort to remove direct threats to Israeli communities in the Galilee Panhandle and Metula.

🏞️ IDF forces crossed the Litani River and are targeting terrorist infrastructure in the area: Troops are locating and disposing of weapons while eliminating terrorists operating there.

With support from the Israeli Air Force, more than 100 strikes have been carried out, and approximately 20 terrorists have been eliminated. Hundreds of weapons were also discovered inside civilian homes in the area.

The IDF stated it will continue operating to remove threats to the State of Israel and its civilians.

🎯 The IDF eliminated terrorist Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan in the central Gaza Strip: Ramadan, a deputy commander in a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell, infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 massacre and took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy from the bomb shelter at the Re’im Junction.

According to the IDF, throughout the war and in recent weeks, Ramadan advanced attack plans against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians and posed an immediate threat to troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Prior to the strike, the IDF stated that steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

🛡️ The Home Front Command updated defensive guidelines for northern communities: The updated guidelines take effect from June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM through June 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

The Confrontation Line area and the communities of Meron, Bar Yochai, Or HaGanuz, Safsufa, Yesud HaMa’ala, Kisra-Sumei, Beit Jann, and Sde Eliezer will move from limited activity to partial activity status.

Educational activities and workplaces may operate in locations where a standard protected space can be reached within the required protection time. Gatherings will be permitted for up to 100 people outdoors and 400 people indoors. Beaches will reopen.

The Upper Galilee and North Golan areas, along with Katzrin and Kidmat Zvi, will move to full activity status with no restrictions.

The Home Front Command stated that updated guidance will continue to be published through official IDF and Home Front Command platforms as needed.

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💰 Israeli defense exports reached a record $19.2 billion in 2025: According to the Defense Ministry's International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), exports rose nearly 30% from $14.8 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking sales.

Exports to the Asia-Pacific region nearly doubled to $6.1 billion. Europe remained the largest market, accounting for 36% of total sales, or $6.9 billion.

Countries participating in the Abraham Accords increased their share of Israeli defense purchases to 15%, up from 12% the previous year. Officials expect additional growth in Gulf demand following the conflict with Iran.

Government-to-government agreements generated approximately $10 billion, accounting for more than half of total exports. Contracts valued above $100 million represented 53% of overall export volume.

🛡️ Air defense, missile, and rocket systems remained Israel's leading defense export category: The category accounted for 29% of total sales. Surveillance and optoelectronic systems saw the sharpest growth, rising from 6% to 22% of exports.

Manned aircraft and avionics, along with radar and electronic warfare systems, each accounted for 11%. C4I systems represented 7%, while cyber-intelligence systems accounted for 2%.

Defense Ministry officials credited recent reforms that streamlined export licensing procedures and expanded the number of approved buyer countries. Officials also said international demand for Israeli systems remained high despite sanctions and restrictions imposed by some Western European governments.

At the same time, growing global competition and the strengthening shekel have increased pressure on profit margins.

⚠️ France will restrict Israeli participation at the upcoming EUROSATORY defense exhibition in Paris: France informed Israel's Ministry of Defense that it will prohibit official Israeli participation, preventing the establishment of a national pavilion and barring government representatives from attending.

Israeli defense companies will also be prohibited from displaying offensive weapon systems, with only air-defense products permitted for exhibition.

Israel views the move as discriminatory, noting that comparable restrictions are not being imposed on other international defense industries. Israeli officials said the decision departs from accepted norms governing major global defense exhibitions.

Officials argue the restrictions reflect political and commercial considerations rather than professional or security concerns. They also view the move as part of a broader pattern of increasingly critical French policies toward Israel in recent years.

Israeli criticism also points to what officials see as a contradiction between France's stated commitment to democratic values and its decision to exclude Israeli offensive defense technologies from an international forum.

Israeli officials contend that these systems have demonstrated proven operational effectiveness against terrorist organizations and hostile regional actors. They argue the restrictions are intended to limit exposure to Israeli defense capabilities that have gained significant international recognition.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the record export results demonstrate continued global confidence in Israel's defense industry, even during a third year of war.

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❌ TERROR PLOT DISRUPTED IN THE MENASHE REGION: IDF forces, acting on intelligence provided by the IDF and Shin Bet, arrested three terrorists near Meithalun who were preparing an attack in the Menashe Brigade area. A subsequent search uncovered an improvised "Carlo" firearm hidden underground. The suspects were transferred for further investigation.

🚔 HEBRON OPERATION FOLLOWING GUSH ETZION ATTACK: IDF troops operated in Hebron at the residence of the terrorist responsible for the vehicle-ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction. Forces questioned individuals connected to the attacker during the raid. The terrorist was killed at the scene of the attack by a soldier from the Kfir Brigade's Nahshon Battalion. Three Israeli civilians were wounded, including two teenage girls, one of them seriously. Road restrictions remain in effect in the area.

🎯 GAZA OPERATIVES TARGETING IDF FORCES ELIMINATED: The IDF reported the elimination of five terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad who were advancing imminent attacks against Israeli troops in Gaza. Among them were Hamas operatives involved in preparing explosives and coordinating sniper activity, as well as an Islamic Jihad sniper platoon commander. Two additional Hamas operatives were struck while planting explosive devices intended to target IDF forces.

🏥 HAMAS PLATOON COMMANDER KILLED IN DEIR AL-BALAH: The military announced that Jamal Abu Aoun, a Hamas platoon commander who also worked as a physician at Yafa Hospital, was killed in an IDF strike. According to the IDF, he was involved in directing attacks against Israeli forces and played a role in Hamas force-building, rehabilitation, and rearmament efforts that violated the ceasefire framework.

⚠️ NORTHERN COMMUNITIES RECEIVE LONGER WARNING TIMES: Following an operational assessment, the Home Front Command extended rocket-alert warning times from 60 to 90 seconds across 161 communities in northern Israel. The adjustment includes Haifa, the Krayot, the Carmel region, and additional northern localities.

🛡️ SECURITY INCIDENTS CONTINUE ALONG THE LEBANON BORDER: Multiple alerts were activated following launches from Lebanon and concerns over aerial threats near the border. The IAF intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory, while a separate aerial target later fell inside Israel near the border area. Additional sirens were triggered during interception efforts, and one suspected hostile aircraft infiltration alert was later determined to be a false identification. A separate launch landed adjacent to IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.

🌍 LEBANON FRONT INCREASINGLY INTERSECTS WITH IRAN DIPLOMACY: Discussion continues over whether the evolving U.S.-Iran diplomatic framework is beginning to influence developments beyond direct Washington-Tehran relations, including events in Lebanon. Iran has increasingly linked Israeli military activity in Lebanon to the broader diplomatic track, while reported American efforts to prevent a strike in Beirut highlight growing overlap between military operations and diplomatic negotiations.

🔍 DEBATE OVER DETERRENCE AND FREEDOM OF ACTION: The emerging linkage between Lebanon and broader regional diplomacy has fueled debate over potential constraints on Israeli operational freedom against Hezbollah. Questions also remain regarding Hezbollah's ability or willingness to fully uphold ceasefire understandings. Separately, reports that operational targets were lost following public discussion of a possible Beirut strike have intensified discussion over operational security, deterrence, and the balance between political signaling and military effectiveness.

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❌ TERROR CELL APPREHENDED IN THE MENASHE REGION: Over the weekend, IDF soldiers, acting on IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) intelligence, apprehended three terrorists in the area of Meithalun who were preparing to carry out a terror attack in the Menashe Brigade region.

Following the arrests, troops searched the area and located an improvised “Carlo” firearm concealed underground. The suspects were transferred to security forces for further processing.

❌ HEBRON OPERATION FOLLOWS GUSH ETZION RAMMING ATTACK: IDF forces from the Yehuda Brigade operated overnight in Hebron at the home of the terrorist who carried out the vehicle-ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction.

As part of the operation, troops raided the residence and questioned individuals close to the attacker.

The terrorist was shot dead by a soldier from the Kfir Brigade’s Nahshon Battalion. Three Israeli civilians were injured in the attack, including two teenage girls, one of whom was seriously wounded.

Road closures remain in place in the area.

🎯 IDF ELIMINATES TERRORISTS ADVANCING ATTACKS IN GAZA: Over the past several days, the IDF eliminated five terrorists from multiple organizations in the Gaza Strip who were advancing imminent attacks against IDF troops.

Among those eliminated were Salem Faiz Hamed Krayqa, a Hamas Shuja’iyya Battalion operative involved in preparing explosive materials and advancing sniper attacks against troops; Saeed Faiz Saeed Shamali, a Hamas Nukhba team commander; and Ahmad Ali Abd al-Rahim Khalas, an Islamic Jihad sniper platoon commander involved in advancing sniper attacks against IDF forces.

Two additional Hamas terrorists were eliminated while planting explosive devices intended to harm IDF troops.

💥 HAMAS COMMANDER ELIMINATED IN GAZA STRIKE: The IDF announced that on Saturday it struck and killed Jamal Abu Aoun, a platoon commander in Hamas’s military wing who also worked as a doctor at Yafa Hospital in Deir al-Balah.

According to the military, Abu Aoun commanded Hamas operatives and advanced and planned attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

The IDF said he was recently involved in force-building, rehabilitation, and rearmament efforts for Hamas in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

⚠️ HOME FRONT COMMAND EXTENDS WARNING TIMES IN NORTHERN ISRAEL: Following an operational review, the Home Front Command extended rocket alert warning times from 60 to 90 seconds in 161 communities across northern Israel.

The change applies to Haifa, the Krayot, the Carmel region, and additional northern communities.

🛡️ MULTIPLE SECURITY INCIDENTS ALONG THE NORTHERN BORDER: The Home Front Command issued a precautionary directive after launches were identified from Lebanon toward communities along the confrontation line, instructing residents to enter protected spaces when alerts are activated.

During overnight incidents, the IAF intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

A suspicious aerial target was identified near the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon and later fell inside Israeli territory adjacent to the border. No injuries were reported.

Additional alerts were activated due to interception attempts.

Sirens were also sounded in Ga’aton, Yehiam, Hanita, Shlomi, and Metula.

One suspected hostile aircraft infiltration alert was later determined to be a false identification.

In the Metula area, a launch from Lebanon fell adjacent to IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

The incidents occurred despite President Trump announcing that Hezbollah would stop carrying out attacks on Israel under the ceasefire arrangement.

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⚖️ NEW DETERRENCE FRAMEWORK FOR DAHIYEH: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel has established a new policy linking attacks on northern Israeli communities to potential action against Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's Dahiyeh district. He stated that extensive warning measures and evacuation notices led hundreds of thousands of residents to leave the area, estimating that roughly 600,000 of its 950,000 residents had evacuated. Katz said the principle was conveyed with U.S. backing to the Lebanese government and other relevant parties.

🛡️ ISRAEL MAINTAINS BROADER LEBANON STRATEGY: Katz emphasized that Israel's overall policy toward Lebanon remains unchanged. He said the IDF will continue maintaining a security zone for northern Israel, operating against Hezbollah throughout Lebanon, and pursuing the long-term objective of Hezbollah's disarmament. He reiterated that Israel does not intend to return to the pre-October 7 security reality and will continue acting against threats across multiple fronts when required.

🇮🇱 NETANYAHU REAFFIRMS POSITION ON BEIRUT: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he informed President Trump that continued Hezbollah attacks on Israeli civilians would result in strikes against terrorist targets in Beirut. He also stated that IDF operations in southern Lebanon will continue according to existing plans.

🇺🇸 NETANYAHU-TRUMP DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON MESSAGING AND RESPONSE OPTIONS: A member of the Prime Minister's team rejected reports claiming President Trump threatened Netanyahu or made hostile personal remarks. According to the official, the conversation included disagreements over public descriptions of their previous call and the presentation of events on social media. The source said the discussion concluded with understandings under which Israel would refrain from immediate strikes in Beirut, provided Israeli territory is not attacked.

❌ HEZBOLLAH REJECTS THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT: Hezbollah parliamentarian Hassan Fadlallah rejected the concept of reciprocal restraint between Beirut and attacks on Israel. He stated that Hezbollah would accept only a complete ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, and an end to Israeli operational freedom inside Lebanon.

📢 IDF ORDERS EVACUATION IN NABATIEH: The IDF issued an evacuation warning for residents of Nabatieh, citing Hezbollah violations of existing agreements and planned Israeli operations against Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives. Residents were instructed to move north of the Zahrani River and avoid proximity to Hezbollah military assets.

🎯 AIRSTRIKES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTHERN LEBANON: Lebanese media reported a broad wave of Israeli airstrikes affecting at least eight towns across southern Lebanon. The reported strikes followed the evacuation warning and occurred amid continued Israeli enforcement activity against Hezbollah positions.

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‼️ KATZ: DAHIYEH WILL PAY THE PRICE FOR ATTACKS ON ISRAEL: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel has established a new equation under which Beirut's Dahiyeh district will be treated the same as Israel's northern communities.

He stated that if Israeli towns continue to come under attack, Israel will evacuate and strike Hezbollah's stronghold in Dahiyeh.

Katz said public warnings and IDF evacuation notices led to the departure of hundreds of thousands of residents, estimating that 600,000 of 950,000 residents had evacuated by last night. He said the United States endorsed the principle and conveyed it to the Lebanese government and other relevant parties.

Katz stated that the coming days will determine whether attacks on Israeli communities stop or whether Israel will enforce the equation through strikes on Dahiyeh. He added that IDF operations inside Lebanon will continue regardless.

♟️ ISRAEL'S LEBANON POLICY UNCHANGED: Katz said Israel will continue maintaining a security zone to protect northern communities, operating against Hezbollah throughout Lebanon, and pursuing the long-term goal of disarming Hezbollah.

He stressed that Israel will not return to the pre-October 7 security reality and will continue acting proactively against threats in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Iran, Yemen, and wherever necessary.

Katz also reiterated that there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and said the IDF continues operations south of the Litani River against Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives. He noted that the area controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon is approximately 600 square kilometers, compared to Gaza's 365 square kilometers.

🇮🇱 NETANYAHU: POSITION ON BEIRUT REMAINS UNCHANGED: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking Israeli cities and citizens, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut.

Netanyahu said the IDF will continue operating as planned in southern Lebanon.

🇺🇸 DETAILS OF THE NETANYAHU-TRUMP CALL: An official on the Prime Minister's team said reports claiming President Trump warned Netanyahu about jail or stated that Netanyahu is hated worldwide were false.

According to the official, the conversation was tense and included mutual complaints regarding social media posts describing the outcome of their previous call. Trump reportedly objected to a message suggesting that fighting continued at full intensity apart from Beirut strikes, while Netanyahu objected to a message implying Israel had ceased fire on all fronts.

The official said Trump noted the difficulty of presenting Israel's position internationally and that this contributes to hostility toward Israel. According to the source, the call ended with understandings that Israel would refrain from immediately attacking Beirut, provided Israel itself is not attacked within its borders.

❗️ HEZBOLLAH REJECTS PROPOSED FORMULA: Lebanese parliamentarian Hassan Fadlallah said Hezbollah rejects the formula of no attacks on Israel in exchange for no attacks on Beirut.

He said Hezbollah is prepared only for a complete ceasefire and a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, and rejects Israeli freedom of action inside Lebanon.

💥 IDF ISSUES NABATIEH EVACUATION WARNING: The IDF issued an urgent warning to residents in Nabatieh, stating that due to Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces will operate against the terrorist organization with force.

Residents were instructed to immediately leave their homes and move north of the Zahrani River. The IDF warned that anyone located near Hezbollah terrorists, facilities, or military assets is putting their life at risk.

💥 WAVE OF STRIKES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTHERN LEBANON: Lebanese media reported that Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in at least eight different towns across southern Lebanon during the past hour.

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🤝 HEZBOLLAH SIGNALS WILLINGNESS FOR A MUTUAL HALT TO ATTACKS: According to Axios, Hezbollah informed the United States through Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that it is prepared to accept a full and immediate ceasefire with Israel. Lebanese officials stated that Hezbollah agreed to an American proposal under which Israeli strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh district would cease in exchange for Hezbollah halting attacks against Israel.

U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly remain uncertain whether Hezbollah would fully comply with such an arrangement, and do not expect Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the proposal in its current form. The Lebanese Embassy in Washington stated that President Trump informed Lebanon's ambassador that he had secured Netanyahu's approval for the arrangement.

🇺🇸 U.S. INTERVENTION AND THE BEIRUT STRIKE DISPUTE: President Trump publicly addressed reports that Israeli military activity in Lebanon could affect ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts. Following discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump stated that no forces would enter Beirut and that military elements already moving toward the area had turned back.

Trump also said Hezbollah had agreed through intermediaries to cease fire if Israel likewise refrained from attacks. Reports indicated that a planned Israeli strike in Beirut's Dahiyeh district was postponed following American pressure.

🛡️ ISRAEL DEFINES ITS CURRENT ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK: Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will continue operating in southern Lebanon and that any Hezbollah attack on Israeli communities would trigger Israeli strikes in Beirut. He emphasized that Israel currently faces no operational restrictions inside Lebanon and retains freedom of action against emerging threats.

According to Katz, the current understanding is that Israel will refrain from striking Hezbollah strongholds in Dahiyeh as long as Hezbollah refrains from attacking Israel. He said this framework has gained American recognition in recent days and reiterated that Israel's objectives remain degrading Hezbollah's military capabilities, removing its presence from southern Lebanon, and preserving operational freedom throughout the country.

🏛️ POLITICAL DEBATE OVER U.S. PRESSURE: National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to reject American pressure and expand military operations against Hezbollah. Ben Gvir argued that Israel should take all necessary measures to restore security in northern Israel and increase military pressure on the organization.

🗣️ OPERATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS EMERGE: According to Channel 12, IDF officials criticized the public disclosure of plans to strike Beirut before the operation was carried out. Military sources reportedly stated that intended targets disappeared after the planned strike became public, preventing execution of the operation as originally designed.

At the same time, Iranian media and affiliated channels circulated warnings urging residents of northern Israel to evacuate amid threats of retaliation and the possibility of broader hostilities.

🕯️ HEZBOLLAH DRONE ATTACK KILLS IDF PHYSICIAN: Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, 30, physician of the Givati Brigade's Shaked Battalion, was killed in a Hezbollah explosive-drone attack in southern Lebanon.

During the attack, two explosive-laden FPV drones struck an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah shortly after noon. Two officers and one soldier were severely wounded, one soldier was moderately wounded, and two officers and one soldier were lightly wounded. Among the lightly injured was the battalion commander, who is expected to return to duty in the coming days.

May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. And may HaShem avenge his blood.

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⚠️ KATZ OUTLINES NEW LEBANON ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue operating in southern Lebanon and that Hezbollah fire on Israeli towns and communities will trigger Israeli strikes in Beirut.

Katz said Israel currently faces no operational limitations in Lebanon and that Israel is setting the rules of engagement. He stated that no location in Lebanon, including Beirut, is inherently immune from attack, and that future action will depend on developments on the ground.

According to Katz, the current understanding is that Israel will not strike Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut's Dahiyeh district as long as Hezbollah refrains from attacking Israel. He said the framework has gained U.S. recognition in recent days.

Katz said Israel's objectives remain weakening Hezbollah's military capabilities, removing Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, and acting against threats generated by the organization anywhere in Lebanon. He emphasized preserving Israel's operational freedom to address emerging threats.

Katz also highlighted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in discussions with the United States, saying Netanyahu consistently defends Israel's security interests and helps secure the freedom of action Israel believes is necessary to continue operations.

❗️ BEN GVIR CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION AGAINST HEZBOLLAH: National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to reject U.S. pressure and expand operations against Hezbollah.

He stated: "This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump — no".

Ben Gvir added: "Mr. Prime Minister, You said that a strong prime minister tells the President of the United States—'yes' when possible, and 'no' when necessary. This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump—'no'. Now is the time to do what is required and necessary to strike Hezbollah, to unleash the hands of our fighters, and to restore security to the north."

🔸 LEBANESE EMBASSY DESCRIBES PROPOSED MUTUAL CESSATION OF ATTACKS: The Lebanese Embassy in Washington said Lebanese authorities received confirmation of Hezbollah's agreement to an American proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks.

According to the embassy, the proposed arrangement would halt Israeli strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh in exchange for Hezbollah refraining from attacking Israel.

The embassy also stated that President Trump informed the Lebanese ambassador that he had obtained Netanyahu's approval for the proposed arrangement.

🔴 IDF OFFICER KILLED, SEVEN TROOPS WOUNDED IN HEZBOLLAH DRONE ATTACK: The IDF announced that Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, 30, physician of the Givati Brigade's Shaked Battalion, was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon. May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. And may HaShem avenge his blood.

During the attack, two explosive-laden FPV drones launched by Hezbollah struck an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah shortly after noon.

Two IDF officers and one soldier were severely injured, one soldier was moderately injured, and two officers and one soldier were lightly injured. Among the lightly wounded is the Shaked Battalion commander, a lieutenant colonel.

The soldiers were evacuated to hospital for treatment, and their families have been notified. The battalion commander is expected to return to command the unit in the coming days.

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⚠️ IRANIAN WARNINGS AND NORTHERN ISRAEL ALERTS: Iranian media and affiliated channels issued warnings urging residents of northern Israel to evacuate amid threats of retaliation and the possibility of expanded hostilities.

🔸 HEZBOLLAH SIGNALS WILLINGNESS FOR CEASEFIRE: According to Axios, Hezbollah informed the United States through Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that it is prepared to accept a full and immediate ceasefire with Israel.

U.S. and Israeli officials reportedly question whether Hezbollah would fully comply with such an agreement and do not expect Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the proposal.

🇺🇸 TRUMP INTERVENES ON LEBANON: President Trump said he was "going to ask" Prime Minister Netanyahu "what's going on with Lebanon" following reports that Israeli military activity there could affect U.S.-Iran negotiations.

President Trump later stated: "I had a very productive call with PM Netanyahu, and there will be no troops going to Beirut, and any troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — that Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel".

Reports indicate that Israel postponed a planned strike in Beirut's Dahiyeh district following U.S. pressure.

❗️ IDF CRITICISM OF PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: According to Israeli Channel 12, the IDF criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz for publicly announcing plans to strike Beirut before the operation was carried out.

Military officials reportedly said targets associated with the planned operation disappeared after the intended strike was publicly disclosed.

♟️ ANALYSIS: LEBANON INCREASINGLY LINKED TO THE IRAN FILE: The growing focus on Lebanon reflects a broader dispute over whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework applies only to direct U.S.-Iran interactions or extends to other regional arenas.

Iran has increasingly portrayed Israeli military activity in Lebanon as relevant to the stability of the diplomatic track with Washington, raising questions about whether the Lebanese front is becoming part of a wider Iranian negotiating strategy rather than remaining a separate arena.

The reported U.S. effort to prevent an Israeli strike in Beirut highlights the increasing overlap between military developments in Lebanon and diplomatic efforts involving Iran. Critics argue that this dynamic could place additional constraints on Israeli freedom of action against Hezbollah.

At the same time, doubts remain among Israeli and U.S. officials regarding Hezbollah's willingness or ability to fully adhere to a ceasefire arrangement. Those concerns continue to influence discussions about deterrence, enforcement, and the long-term durability of any agreement.

The reported loss of operational targets following public announcements about the planned Beirut strike is also likely to fuel debate inside Israel regarding operational security, deterrence, and the relationship between political messaging and military effectiveness.

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🌍 IRAN LINKS BEIRUT STRIKES TO CEASEFIRE FRAMEWORK: Iran intensified its warnings over potential Israeli strikes in Beirut, stating that northern Israel would be targeted if Hezbollah sites in the Lebanese capital are attacked. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters also called on residents to evacuate areas that could be targeted by Israeli operations.

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that a major Israeli strike on Beirut could lead Tehran to consider the existing ceasefire framework effectively terminated.

📞 U.S.-ISRAEL CONSULTATIONS ON IRAN AND LEBANON: President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held a phone call focused on developments involving Iran and Lebanon, amid increased Israeli activity against Hezbollah and reports of stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Addressing reports that Iran may be suspending negotiations, Trump stated that prolonged talks had produced little progress and said that maintaining pressure did not necessarily imply military action, emphasizing that existing measures would remain in place.

⚠️ IDF ISSUES EVACUATION WARNING FOR DAHIYEH: The IDF warned residents of Beirut’s Dahiyeh district to evacuate ahead of possible airstrikes. IDF Arabic-language spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee stated that the warning was intended to protect civilians and linked potential strikes to continued Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israeli communities.

🎯 HEZBOLLAH MISSILE COMMANDER ELIMINATED: The IDF announced the elimination of Mohammed Mousa Mteirek in the Nabatieh area. According to the military, Mteirek commanded a unit within Hezbollah’s missile array and was responsible for planning and executing hundreds of rocket and UAV attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in the Beaufort sector.

💥 AIRSTRIKES IN THE TYRE AREA: Israeli Air Force strikes later targeted the Tyre area in southern Lebanon. Images from the scene showed extensive damage following the attacks.

🚁 CONTINUED ROCKET AND UAV ACTIVITY ON THE NORTHERN FRONT: Hostile activity from Lebanon persisted throughout the day, including rocket launches and multiple UAV incidents targeting northern Israel and areas where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

Following sirens in Margaliot and Kiryat Shmona, one projectile was intercepted while two additional projectiles landed adjacent to IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. Additional launches later triggered alerts across northern communities, with several projectiles intercepted and others falling in open areas.

Hostile aircraft infiltration alerts were activated in Rosh HaNikra, Hof Betzet, Kfar Yuval, Metula, and other northern communities. The IDF intercepted a UAV near forces operating in southern Lebanon, while a separate explosive drone impacted inside Israeli territory near the border. Additional aerial targets were detected in the Metula area and elsewhere in the north. All reported UAV incidents concluded without injuries.

🛡️ HOME FRONT GUIDELINES UNCHANGED :Following a situational assessment, the IDF announced that Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and will stay in effect until June 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

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⚠️ TRUMP AND NETANYAHU HOLD CALL ON IRAN AND LEBANON: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are currently speaking by phone regarding Iran and Lebanon. The discussion comes amid intensified Israeli operations against Hezbollah and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.

❗️ TRUMP COMMENTS ON REPORTS OF IRAN HALTING TALKS: Responding to reports that Iran may be suspending negotiations, Trump said: "If that's true, it's fine. I think we've been talking for too long. Keeping quiet would be a good thing. Quiet doesn't mean we'll start dropping bombs, we'll maintain the siege, the siege is as strong as iron."

⚠️ IRAN SIGNALS CEASEFIRE MAY COLLAPSE OVER BEIRUT STRIKE: Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that in the event of a major Israeli attack on Beirut, Tehran is highly likely to consider the ceasefire effectively over.

🛡️ HOME FRONT COMMAND GUIDELINES UNCHANGED: Following a situational assessment, the IDF said Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and will stay in effect until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

🎯 IDF ELIMINATES HEZBOLLAH MISSILE ARRAY COMMANDER: The IDF announced that yesterday it struck in the Nabatieh area and eliminated Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, a unit commander in Hezbollah’s missile array. Throughout the years, Mteirek held several positions within the organization’s missile force and was responsible for planning and carrying out hundreds of rocket and UAV launches targeting Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers operating in the Beaufort area.

💥 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE REPORTED IN TYRE: Extensive destruction was reported in Tyre following Israeli Air Force strikes during the evening. Images from the scene show significant damage in the aftermath of the strike.

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🚨 IRAN THREATENS RESPONSE OVER POSSIBLE STRIKES IN BEIRUT: Iran’s IRGC warned that northern Israel would be targeted if strikes are conducted against Hezbollah sites in Beirut. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters called on residents to evacuate if IDF strikes target the Lebanese capital.

💥 IDF ORDERS EVACUATION OF BEIRUT’S DAHIYEH: The IDF warned residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, to evacuate ahead of possible airstrikes.

Army spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee stated: "The IDF warns residents of the Dahiyeh area in Beirut and calls on them to evacuate for their safety."

He added: "If the Hezbollah terror organization continues firing rockets toward Israeli cities and towns, the IDF will respond by targeting [Hezbollah sites] in the southern suburbs."

❌ UAV INTERCEPTED NEAR ROSH HANIKRA: Hostile aircraft infiltration sirens sounded in Rosh HaNikra and Hof Betzet at 18:26. The IDF intercepted a UAV near an area where IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.

A separate explosive drone impact was later identified inside Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported.

🚀 ROCKET FIRE TARGETS NORTHERN ISRAEL: Following sirens in Margaliot and Kiryat Shmona, one projectile launched from Lebanon was intercepted. Two additional projectiles fell adjacent to IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

❌ ADDITIONAL UAV INCIDENTS IN NORTHERN ISRAEL: Following hostile aircraft infiltration sirens in the Kfar Yuval area, the impact of a suspicious aerial target was identified in Metula. No injuries were reported.

A separate suspicious aerial target was later identified following additional infiltration sirens in northern Israel. The incident concluded without injuries.

🛡️ MULTIPLE PROJECTILES INTERCEPTED: Following additional sirens in northern Israel, three projectiles launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory were intercepted.

Additional hostile aircraft infiltration alerts were later activated across northern Israel. A suspicious aerial target was identified, and the incident concluded without injuries.

Several additional projectiles launched from Lebanon were identified. Some were intercepted, while others fell in open areas.

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♟️ COMPETING INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CEASEFIRE: A central dispute has emerged over whether the Iran-U.S. ceasefire framework applies solely to direct interactions between Washington and Tehran or extends to Lebanon and other regional arenas. Iran is increasingly presenting Israeli military activity in Lebanon as evidence of ceasefire violations, while largely excluding Hezbollah attacks that preceded Israeli responses.

🛡️ LEBANON AS A DIPLOMATIC PRESSURE POINT: For weeks, Hezbollah has continued attacks against Israel through rockets, drones, anti-tank fire, and direct attacks on IDF forces, resulting in Israeli casualties and ongoing threats to northern communities. Israel maintains that a ceasefire cannot require it to absorb continued attacks without responding.

🔗 REGIONAL LEVERAGE STRATEGY: By linking developments in Lebanon to negotiations with Washington, Tehran is attempting to connect multiple arenas—including Lebanon, Gaza, Red Sea shipping, the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S.-Iran diplomacy—into a single framework of leverage. The diplomatic disagreement increasingly centers on how the sequence of Hezbollah attacks and Israeli responses is presented internationally and whether that sequence should influence the future of negotiations.

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🎯 U.S. STRIKES IN SOUTHERN IRAN: U.S. Central Command announced that American forces carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian radar facilities and drone command-and-control infrastructure in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The operation followed the reported Iranian shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone over international waters. According to CENTCOM, American aircraft destroyed air defense systems, a drone ground-control station, and two one-way attack drones assessed as threats to regional maritime traffic. No American personnel were reported injured.

💥 AFTERMATH INSIDE IRAN: Opposition-linked Iranian sources reported multiple explosions in the Bandar Abbas area following the strikes. Separate reports described unusual fighter aircraft activity over Tehran.

🛰️ TARGETED KILLING IN TEHRAN: A targeted assassination inside Andisheh, Tehran, marked the first reported operation of its kind inside Iran since the April ceasefire. Israeli media identified the target as IRGC General Vahid Hakan, who reportedly managed satellite-related contracts between IRIB and the IRGC-linked Khatam al-Anbiya organization.

🚀 IRANIAN RESPONSE TARGETS KUWAIT: The IRGC stated that it launched attacks against a U.S. base in Kuwait that it claimed was involved in the American operation against southern Iran. Kuwaiti authorities confirmed missile and drone attacks against the country and reported ongoing interception efforts by air defense systems. Officials said explosions heard across Kuwait were associated with interception activity and urged residents to follow official security guidance.

⚠️ TEHRAN ISSUES FURTHER WARNINGS: Iran warned that additional strikes against Iranian territory would trigger a significantly stronger response. Tehran also stated that it is prepared to close both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, expanding pressure on two of the region’s most strategically important maritime routes.

🚢 MARITIME SECURITY MEASURES: According to U.S. officials cited by the New York Times, the United States has quietly coordinated the transit of approximately 70 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz during the past three weeks. Many ships reportedly operated with tracking systems disabled and followed routes farther from Iran’s coastline to reduce exposure to potential drone or missile threats.

🌐 IRAN HALTS NEGOTIATIONS WITH WASHINGTON: Iran announced the suspension of negotiations with the United States, citing Israeli military activity in Lebanon. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi argued that the Iran-U.S. ceasefire applies across all fronts, including Lebanon, and asserted that violations in one arena constitute violations of the entire framework.

📋 IRANIAN CONDITIONS FOR RESUMING TALKS: Tehran linked the suspension of negotiations to what it described as Israeli threats against Beirut and demanded a complete halt to military operations in both Gaza and Lebanon. Iranian officials presented these issues as directly connected to the future of diplomatic engagement with Washington.

🗣️ POLITICAL MESSAGING FROM TEHRAN AND WASHINGTON: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of failing to uphold ceasefire commitments and linked developments in Lebanon to broader regional tensions. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, stated that Iran remains interested in reaching an agreement and expressed confidence that negotiations would ultimately produce a favorable outcome.

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🕯️ Hezbollah Drone Attack Kills IDF Soldier: The IDF announced that Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, 20, of the Maglan Unit in the Commando Brigade, was killed during operations in southern Lebanon after an explosive-laden Hezbollah FPV drone struck an Israeli military position near Yohmor and Beaufort Castle.

One additional soldier was severely wounded and two others sustained light injuries. The wounded were evacuated for medical treatment, and their families were notified.

May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. And may HaShem avenge his blood.

🏛️ Israel Orders Strikes In Beirut’s Dahiyeh District: Following continued Hezbollah attacks and what Israeli officials described as repeated ceasefire violations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district.

Israeli officials stated that the move is intended to increase pressure on Hezbollah and Iran to halt ongoing hostile activity. Reports from Lebanon indicated that residents began leaving parts of the area as preparations for potential strikes became public.

🚀 Rocket Fire Continues Across Northern Israel: Hezbollah launched multiple rocket barrages toward northern Israel overnight and throughout the morning, triggering alerts across the Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, southern Golan Heights, and confrontation-line communities.

Most projectiles were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, while others fell in open areas or inside Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

💥 Launch Infrastructure Targeted: Shortly after rockets were launched toward Tiberias, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled the launcher used in the attack.

The IDF later released footage documenting the strike.

🎯 Hezbollah Drone Cell Eliminated North Of The Litani: IDF forces identified three Hezbollah operatives preparing to launch drones toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the operatives. Subsequent searches uncovered a Hezbollah weapons facility containing ready-to-fire rockets and explosive drones, which was later destroyed in an additional strike.

🎖️ Senior Hezbollah Commander Eliminated: The IDF confirmed the elimination of Abu Ali Hamza, identified as Hezbollah’s commander for the Tyre area in southern Lebanon.

The strike was carried out by Israeli fighter jets the previous day.

🚁 Multiple Drone Infiltration Alerts Along The Border: Hostile aircraft alerts were activated in several northern communities, including Kiryat Shmona, Margaliot, Manara, Adamit, Yuval, and Rosh Hanikra.

Israeli air defenses intercepted a suspicious aerial target near Margaliot, while additional drone-related alerts were triggered throughout the morning. One alert near Rosh Hanikra was later determined to be a false identification.

🛡️ Home Front Guidance Remains In Effect: Following repeated rocket and drone launches from Lebanon, the Home Front Command reiterated instructions for residents to enter protected spaces whenever alerts are activated.

Despite multiple attacks throughout the day, no civilian injuries were reported.

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‼️ IRAN ANNOUNCED IT SUSPENDS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES: According to Tasnim, Iran has halted negotiations with the United States in protest of Israeli activity in Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated: "The ceasefire between Iran and the US is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts. The US and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation."

🔸 IRAN SETS CONDITIONS: Iran says it has suspended all negotiations with the United States over what it describes as Israeli threats to attack Beirut.

Iran is demanding a complete halt to all military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

❗️ IRAN THREATENS REGIONAL SHIPPING ROUTES: Iran says it is prepared to completely shut down both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

♟️ IRAN TIES U.S. TALKS TO LEBANON AS HEZBOLLAH PRESSURE BUILDS ON ISRAEL’S NORTHERN FRONT: Iran is now attempting to define the Iran-U.S. ceasefire as a ceasefire “on all fronts,” including Lebanon.

The analytical question is not only what Iran is saying.

It is why Iran is saying it now.

For weeks, Hezbollah has continued attacks against Israel despite ceasefire efforts. Rockets, drones, anti-tank fire, and attacks on IDF forces have continued along the northern front. Israeli soldiers have been killed and wounded, and northern Israeli communities have remained under threat.

Israel’s position is straightforward: a ceasefire cannot require Israel to absorb ongoing Hezbollah attacks without responding.

That is also why the timeline matters.

Iran’s current framing focuses on Israeli operations in Lebanon, but largely removes the Hezbollah attacks that preceded them. This creates a narrower narrative in which Israel appears to be the party breaking the ceasefire, while Hezbollah’s role is pushed into the background.

There is also a broader strategic possibility.

Iran may benefit from Hezbollah increasing pressure on Israel’s northern front, knowing that Israel is unlikely to ignore repeated attacks on its soldiers and civilians. If Hezbollah escalates, Israel responds. If Israel responds, Iran can then point to Israeli action in Lebanon as proof that the broader ceasefire framework is being violated.

That does not prove Iran directly ordered every Hezbollah action.

But it does show how Hezbollah pressure can serve Iran’s diplomatic narrative.

By tying Lebanon to the Iran-U.S. ceasefire, Tehran is attempting to shift the burden onto Washington: restrain Israel, or Iran walks away from negotiations.

This is not only military pressure. It is diplomatic leverage.

Iran is trying to merge multiple fronts into one framework: Lebanon, Gaza, the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and negotiations with the United States. Under this model, Hezbollah’s actions become part of a wider pressure campaign, while Israeli responses are presented as the cause of regional instability.

That framing is highly selective.

A full reading of the situation must include the sequence:

Hezbollah attacks.

Israel responds.

Iran reframes the response as a ceasefire violation.

Pressure then shifts to Washington.

The central issue is not simply whether Israel acted in Lebanon.

The central issue is what triggered Israel’s action — and who benefits from presenting the timeline in reverse.

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🎯 IDF soldiers operating north of the Litani River identified three Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drones toward Israeli forces.

As the terrorists attempted to flee, the Israeli Air Force carried out precise strikes and eliminated them.

Following the strike, soldiers searched the area and located a Hezbollah weapons storage facility containing ready-to-fire rockets and explosive drones intended for attacks against IDF troops.

The facility was later struck, and secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons.

🎯 IDF fighter jets also eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Abu Ali Hamza, the commander of the Tyre area in southern Lebanon. The precise strike was carried out yesterday.

🚨 Hezbollah rocket fire triggered widespread Red Alert sirens across northern Israel.

Alerts were activated in Safed, Rosh Pina, Meron, Hatzor HaGlilit, Dalton, Amirim, Jish (Gush Halav), Alma, and dozens of surrounding communities in the Upper and Lower Galilee, the southern Golan, and confrontation-line areas.

Following the alerts, the IDF said two projectiles launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory were intercepted.

💥 Israel is expected to issue evacuation orders for buildings in Beirut ahead of planned strikes in the Dahieh district.

Israeli officials indicated the move is intended as strategic pressure on Hezbollah and Iran to uphold the ceasefire and halt ongoing activity, rather than as a tactical response to individual drone launches.

Arab media outlets positioned cameras overlooking Dahieh ahead of the anticipated strikes, as reports emerged of residents beginning to leave the area following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order.

‼️ Defense Minister Katz stated: “If there is no calm in the north, there will be no calm in Beirut.”

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💥 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces carried out “measured and deliberate” self-defense strikes this weekend against Iranian radar installations and drone command-and-control sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island in southern Iran.

According to CENTCOM, the operation followed aggressive Iranian actions, including the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone operating over international waters. American fighter aircraft reportedly destroyed Iranian air defense systems, a drone ground-control station, and two one-way attack drones assessed as threats to ships operating in regional waters.

CENTCOM stated that no American personnel were harmed and said U.S. forces will continue protecting American assets and interests during the ongoing ceasefire period.

⚠️ The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it targeted a U.S. base in Kuwait which it claimed was used to launch the American strike against southern Iran.

Kuwait’s military confirmed that the country came under missile and drone attack early this morning and said Kuwaiti air defense systems were actively intercepting hostile targets. The Kuwaiti General Staff said explosion sounds heard across the country were the result of ongoing interception operations and urged the public to follow official security instructions.

The IRGC warned that if further strikes are carried out against Iran, “the response will be completely different.”

💥 Opposition-linked sources inside Iran reported three explosions in the Bandar Abbas area shortly afterward. Reports also emerged of unusual fighter jet activity over Tehran.

🎯 A targeted assassination of an IRGC member took place overnight in Andisheh, Tehran, marking the first such operation inside Iran since the April ceasefire began.

According to Israeli media, IRGC General Vahid Hakan, who was responsible for satellite contracts between IRIB and the IRGC-linked Khatam al-Anbiya, was eliminated in Tehran.

🔱 The U.S. military has quietly coordinated the safe passage of approximately 70 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz over the past three weeks, according to U.S. officials cited by the New York Times.

Most vessels reportedly traveled with tracking systems turned off and followed routes farther from Iran’s coastline in an effort to reduce the risk of drone or missile attacks.

🗣️ Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated: “The naval blockade and escalation of war crimes in Lebanon by the genocidal Zionist regime are clear evidence of U.S. noncompliance with the ceasefire. Every choice has a price, and the bill comes due. It will all fall into place.”

🇺🇸 President Donald Trump stated: “Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us. But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively “chirping,” at levels never seen before, over and over again, that I should move faster, or move slower, or go to war, or not go to war, or whatever. Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end - It always does! President DJT”

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