10 Highlights

• Israel launches intense raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, targeting leadership in response to recent attacks.
• The IDF's 98th Division leads operations, conducting airstrikes to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border.
• • Amid escalating tensions, Israel aims to safeguard northern border citizens from potential Hezbollah threats and retaliation.
  • Hezbollah retaliates with artillery barrages and rocket attacks after Israeli forces hit key positions in southern Lebanon.
  • The US expresses concern over rising conflict, hinting at potential involvement to mediate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
  • US officials call for a ceasefire as part of an international effort to halt the violence and restore peace in the region.
  • Meanwhile, Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing experienced looting of UN aid lorries, complicating Gaza's humanitarian aid situation, as reported by the UN agency Unrwa.
  • The looting incident underscores the fragile civil order in Gaza and highlights the challenges faced by aid agencies in delivering essential supplies, according to Unrwa's Philippe Lazzarini.
  • Allegations about Israeli authorities' responsibility for safe passage and distribution of aid provoke international scrutiny and debate.
  • Israel reaffirms its commitment to aid delivery across Gaza, blaming Hamas for blockages while humanitarian conditions appear increasingly dire.