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An Iranian official states the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be void if Israel does not fully withdraw from Lebanon, while a source near Israel's prime minister vows not to back down. The Israeli army has posted a new map showing a buffer zone and confirmed troops will remain in the area, escalating tensions that threaten a deal mediated by Donald Trump.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in US-Iran talks. The article also mentions calls for Hezbollah and IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the sentencing of anti-Hezbollah activists for allegedly inciting Israeli attacks.

Netanyahu appoints Markizeno, a top aide to Katz, as his new military secretary. The IDF chief fills a 6-month vacancy by naming a new defense attaché to the US, and Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram will lead the Operations Division following a senior officer's sudden departure.

A female IDF combat soldier has completed training for the elite Sayeret Matkal unit, marking a first for the Israel Defense Forces. The soldier will be integrated into the unit's activities after a year and a half of training.

The IDF conducted its first strike on Beirut in three weeks, targeting the head of an Iranian militia's missile force, though it remains unclear if he was killed. Over 135 targets were hit in the offensive, which resulted in 14 deaths, including children, according to Lebanese authorities.

President Trump warns he may have to 'finish job' as the US and Iran trade strikes, indicating ongoing tensions. An Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone attack near the Lebanon border, with two others injured.

Israel has received its first of six Boeing KC-46 refueling planes, enhancing its air force's long-range capabilities and reducing reliance on the US for operations against Iran, according to the IDF.

Israel's military claims to have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, in a northern Gaza airstrike. Odeh was responsible for planning the October 7 attacks, and his elimination follows the deaths of previous Hamas leaders Izz al-Din al-Haddad, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Sinwar. Israeli officials vowed continued pursuit of those involved in the massacre.

The IDF has advanced north of Lebanon's security zone, engaging in clashes in towns beyond the Litani River. Over 100 strikes were conducted in southern and eastern areas, while Lebanese media reported 12 fatalities, including children, from an overnight strike in the Beqaa Valley.

An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, as reported by state media. Israeli officials confirmed the military has mobilized additional troops to the region.

A Hezbollah drone attacked a home in Metula, Israel, with no injuries reported. Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Tally Gotliv (Smotrich) are calling for escalated military action against Hezbollah, while the IDF warns residents of 10 southern Lebanese towns to evacuate ahead of strikes. Lebanese President Michel Aoun insists on an Israeli withdrawal as 'non-negotiable.'

Maxim Herkin, a former IDF officer held hostage by Hamas for two years, has published a book titled 'Coming to Light' based on a diary he secretly wrote during captivity. The book details his experiences and his efforts to conceal his military identity while in Hamas's clutches.

An Israeli couple was harassed by a hotel employee in California, who repeatedly asked if they served in the IDF and called them 'baby killers,' reflecting rising antisemitic and anti-Israel attitudes in the US.

The IDF conducted overnight strikes targeting Hezbollah's underground weapons production site in Beqaa and infrastructure in Tyre, Lebanon. At least five people were killed, and Lebanese state media reported 'severe damage' to a hospital in Tyre.

Satellite imagery analysis by Bellingcat reveals that at least 46 of 54 towns and villages in southern Lebanon's IDF-controlled Yellow Line have been heavily damaged or destroyed since a ceasefire was agreed in April 2026. The destruction has accelerated during the first two months of the US-Israeli war against Iran, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stating that all homes in Lebanese border villages will be demolished following the Gaza model.

Lebanon's environment minister accuses Israel's military of committing 'ecocide' in southern Lebanon from 2023-2024, citing destruction of 5,000 hectares of forests, $704 million in agricultural losses, soil contamination, and widespread air pollution. The report highlights ecological damage including habitat destruction, climate disruption, and toxic emissions.

US envoys David M. Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan for talks, while the Iranian foreign minister arrived in Islamabad without direct negotiations with the US delegation. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted strikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah rocket launchers in Deir al-Zahrani, Kfar Reman, and al-Sama’iya, despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were arrested in Lebanon after allegedly attacking a statue of Jesus with an axe. The incident has raised concerns about religious vandalism and security.

An American lawyer for Reza Valizadeh, an American detained in Iran, argues that securing his client's release could be a manageable part of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran is holding six Americans, including Valizadeh and Kamran Hekmati, who are denied consular access due to their dual citizenship. The U.S. State Department recently labeled Iran a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' escalating diplomatic pressure.

An American lawyer for a U.S. citizen detained in Iran argues that resolving the hostage crisis is a key priority in stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Six Americans, including Reza Valizadeh and Kamran Hekmati, are wrongfully detained in Iran's Evin Prison, with the U.S. designating Iran a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention' for using detainees as political leverage.

An IDF soldier was photographed using an axe to destroy a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, sparking potential controversy over religious symbolism and military conduct.

A 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was tested when a French soldier and an IDF reservist were killed in southern Lebanon following an ambush and bomb attack attributed to Hezbollah. The incident highlights Hezbollah's alleged use of 'human shield' tactics, embedding weapons and operations within civilian infrastructure, and drew French President Macron into the conflict.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a major airstrike on Hezbollah's command structures in Lebanon, targeting nerve centers rather than weapons depots. This operation, described as one of the most devastating strikes of the war, follows months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated after Hezbollah's support for Iran.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to historic peace talks following the IDF's heaviest strikes against Hezbollah this year. The agreement marks a significant step toward resolving regional tensions.