Overview
- Israeli forces said they launched strikes across southern Lebanon and targeted Hezbollah operatives from its construction unit accused of rebuilding military infrastructure.
- The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman warned residents in Taybeh, Tayr Debba and Aita al-Jabal to move 500 meters away from buildings identified as used by Hezbollah before the strikes.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed a previous strike on a vehicle in Burj Rahal killed one person and wounded another, and the state news agency said it occurred near a school, causing panic among students.
- In an open letter, Hezbollah asserted a legitimate right to defend Lebanon and rejected any political negotiations with Israel, while saying it remains committed to last year’s ceasefire.
- The Lebanese government was set to review progress on an army plan to disarm Hezbollah under mounting international pressure, as Israeli leaders warned operations could intensify and accused the group of rearming.