Hezbollah has reported that four of its fighters, including a local leader, were killed in southern Lebanon overnight. Lebanese state media attributes these deaths to Israeli strikes on the border town of Naqura. The group, using the phrase "on the road to Jerusalem," announced the casualties, a terminology previously employed during the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7.
Although Hezbollah did not provide details, a source close to the organization revealed that the incident occurred in Naqura near the Israeli border. Lebanon's National News Agency stated that Israeli aircraft carried out raids on Naqura, destroying a home and causing damage to surrounding houses.
This follows the announcement by Hezbollah on Wednesday of the deaths of five other fighters in southern Lebanon.
Summary of the Day:
An airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad resulted in the death of a high-ranking militia commander. The Iraqi prime minister's office blamed the US-led international coalition for the "unjustified" attack on Iraqi security forces.
Israel's air force released new video footage, claiming to show attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, specifically in the Marun al-Ras area in southern Lebanon.
Israeli strikes in the al-Mawasi evacuation zone led to the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, with the youngest victim being five years old. The Gaza government accused Israel of forcing Palestinians to flee their homes, only to bomb the areas they sought refuge in.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that it thwarted Hamas anti-tank missile terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, operating in locations such as Khan Younis and Bureij.
Israel accused the UN of delaying the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, a territory under virtual siege and continuous aerial bombardment since October 7.
The US stated that it does not see any acts constituting genocide in Gaza, responding to South Africa's accusations against Israel in the International Court of Justice.
The Gaza health ministry reported a total of 22,313 Palestinians killed and 57,296 injured in Israeli strikes since October 7. Approximately 85% of the Gaza Strip's population has been displaced, with 40% at risk of starvation, according to previous UN statements.
An airstrike in central Baghdad killed a high-ranking militia commander as regional tensions continue to escalate.
The broader context includes ongoing conflicts in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Yemen, with incidents like the killing of a senior Hamas figure in Beirut and explosions in Iran contributing to growing regional concerns about escalation.