🚨 South Lebanon and Hormuz | Deadly Strikes and Rising Regional Tensions

South Lebanon and Hormuz remain at the center of regional developments as Israeli airstrikes continue across southern Lebanon and tensions linked to Iran and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz persist.

Profile News follows the latest developments live, from military activity and airstrikes in southern Lebanon to US-Iran negotiations and Gulf security developments.

📌 Yesterday’s Coverage: Arabic | English

🔴 Live Updates | South Lebanon and Hormuz

🕒 All updates follow Beirut time

🔴 23:37 | Southern Lebanon

A second Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfar Jouz in the Nabatieh district.

🔴 22:42 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Al-Mansouri, Dibbine, Balat, Shaqra, and Al-Baysariyah.

🔴 21:47 | Hezbollah

We have been confronting an Israeli advance since dawn on Tuesday towards the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyya, Yahmar al-Shaqif, and Dibbine in southern Lebanon.

🔴 21:36 | Kiryat Shmona Municipality, Israel

Suspension of official working hours and in-person education due to the ongoing escalation with Hezbollah.

🔴 21:23 | Southern Lebanon

Six rockets were launched at Israeli forces positioned in the town of Dibbine.

🔴 21:02 | Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Al-Zarariyah.

🔴 20:43 | Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation

• The Israeli military delegation met directly with the Lebanese Army delegation in Washington.

• Israel rejects the Lebanese Army delegation’s demand for withdrawal as part of efforts to disarm Hezbollah.

• The direct meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli military delegations took place without clear decisions.

• Another meeting on Tuesday between the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel with the aim of reaching a memorandum of understanding.

 

🔴 20:36 | Israeli Army Radio

Hezbollah launched 30 rockets at northern Israel and expanded the range to include Safed, Nahariya, Karmiel, and Meron.

🔴 20:15 | Southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Shaqra, Meifdoun, and Deir Amas.

🔴 20:06 | Israel’s Channel 12

Hezbollah targeted approximately 60 towns in northern Israel within 24 hours.

🔴 19:43 | Western Galilee — Escalation Deepens

The northern front continues to expand as rocket fire and drone-related alerts reach additional areas across northern Israel.

▪️ Israel Hayom reported rocket impacts in the Karmiel area after launches from Lebanon.
▪️ Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli military infrastructure in Nahariya with rockets.
▪️ Warning sirens were activated in Shomera in the Western Galilee over concerns of a drone infiltration.
▪️ The developments follow earlier alerts in Karmiel and other Upper Galilee locations.
▪️ Rockets and drones continue to be used simultaneously across the border front.

The reported impacts near Karmiel and the claimed strike on Nahariya highlight the widening geographic scope of today’s confrontation.

🔴 19:27 | South Lebanon — New Israeli Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Shaqra and the Mashraf farm area in southern Lebanon.

🔴 19:27 | Upper Galilee — Sirens Reach Karmiel

Israeli news outlet Walla reported warning sirens sounding in Karmiel and nearby areas in the Upper Galilee for the first time in nearly six weeks.

🔴 19:26 | Northern Israel — Rocket Count Rises

Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Hezbollah has launched approximately 20 rockets toward northern Israel since midnight.

🔴 19:25 | Upper Galilee — Rocket Warnings Activated

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens across several areas of the Upper Galilee amid concerns over incoming rockets launched from Lebanon.

🔴 18:51 | Nabatieh — Strike Near Medical Facility

Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported an Israeli strike near Al-Najda Hospital in the city of Nabatieh, amid continuing escalation across southern Lebanon.

▪️ The strike was reported close to the hospital area.
▪️ No official information has yet emerged regarding casualties or damage to the medical facility.
▪️ The incident follows a series of strikes targeting multiple locations in and around Nabatieh.
▪️ Emergency teams are assessing the situation.

Nabatieh remains one of the main focal points of today’s military activity in southern Lebanon.

🔴 18:41 | Beirut — Political Track

Amid the sharp escalation in southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s Prime Minister reaffirmed support for negotiations while emphasizing the priorities of a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction efforts.

▪️ He described the current situation as an unprecedented Israeli escalation.
▪️ The Prime Minister said Lebanon remains committed to pursuing a ceasefire and diplomatic solutions.
▪️ He stressed that reconstruction, the return of displaced residents and a full withdrawal remain key objectives.
▪️ He argued that negotiations represent the least costly path forward.
▪️ The Prime Minister also stated that decisions on war and peace should remain under state authority.
▪️ He called for unified national efforts under state institutions.

The remarks highlight Beirut’s attempt to maintain a diplomatic track while military activity continues to intensify across the southern front.

🔴 18:29 | South Lebanon — Beaufort Strike

Israeli military activity continued in eastern southern Lebanon with a new strike reported near the Beaufort Castle area in the Nabatieh district.

▪️ A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli shelling targeting the Beaufort Castle sector.
▪️ The area has witnessed reports of clashes and military activity throughout the day.
▪️ The strike follows attacks reported in Zawtar al-Sharqiya, Yahmar al-Shaqif, Kfartebnit, Qaqaiyat al-Jisr and Zefta.
▪️ The sector remains a key operational zone between Nabatieh and Marjayoun.
▪️ No confirmed casualty information is currently available.

The renewed strike highlights the growing concentration of military activity along the Nabatieh–Shaqif–Marjayoun axis, one of the most active sectors of the day.

🔴 18:25 | Strait of Hormuz — Maritime Escalation

The Strait of Hormuz crisis intensified after a series of statements from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters outlining new navigation requirements and warnings directed at foreign military forces.

▪️ Iranian officials said all ships and oil tankers must follow routes designated by Iran.
▪️ Vessels were instructed to obtain authorization from the IRGC Navy before transit.
▪️ Tehran warned that violations of Hormuz transit regulations could place non-compliant vessels at serious risk.
▪️ Iran further warned that foreign military ships attempting to intervene in the management of the strait would become targets.
▪️ The statement asserted that Iranian armed forces are fully controlling and managing navigation through Hormuz.

The remarks mark one of the strongest Iranian positions since the start of the maritime crisis and directly contrast with earlier US statements insisting the strait should remain open to all international shipping without restrictions.

🔴 18:10 | Strait of Hormuz — Maritime Message

The US Defense Secretary said the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to international shipping without fees or restrictions.

▪️ The statement emphasized free navigation for all users of the waterway.
▪️ It follows earlier warnings from British maritime authorities about a critically high security threat level.
▪️ Hormuz remains central to global energy and shipping security concerns.

The remarks appear aimed at reinforcing confidence in maritime access amid ongoing regional tensions.

🔴 18:10 | South Lebanon — Ground and Air Escalation

Military activity continued to intensify across southern Lebanon with new airstrikes and reported attacks on Israeli armored units.

▪️ Israeli airstrikes were reported in Haris and the Mahmoudiyeh area.
▪️ A second strike targeted Kfarhamam in the Hasbaya district.
▪️ Hezbollah said it struck a Merkava tank near Yahmar al-Shaqif using a suicide drone.
▪️ The group claimed the tank was destroyed, though there is no independent confirmation.
▪️ The reports follow earlier claims of attacks against Israeli forces near Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Debbine.

The latest developments point to a growing ground-combat dimension alongside the ongoing air campaign.

🔴 17:43 | Northern Israel and South Lebanon — Drone Escalation

Israel’s public broadcaster reported that Hezbollah launched dozens of drones toward Israeli military forces operating in southern Lebanon.

🔴 17:59 | South Lebanon — Ground Clashes

The latest battlefield developments point to intensifying ground confrontations in eastern sectors of southern Lebanon, with reports of anti-tank attacks and clashes during attempted advances.

▪️ Hezbollah said it targeted two Merkava tanks and an Israeli force with guided missiles near Zawtar al-Sharqiya.
▪️ The group also claimed it detonated an explosive device and engaged Israeli forces attempting to advance toward the outskirts of Debbine.
▪️ There has been no independent confirmation of casualties or damage.
▪️ The developments follow earlier reports of fighting around Ghandouriyeh, Yahmar al-Shaqif and the Beaufort Castle area.
▪️ The Israeli military has not yet issued detailed comments on the claims.

The reported incidents suggest a growing ground-combat dimension alongside the ongoing air and rocket exchanges.

🔴 17:29 | South Lebanon and Bekaa — New Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli airstrike targeting the outskirts of Kfar Hamam in the Hasbaya district of southern Lebanon.

▪️ Another Israeli strike targeted the town of Meidoun in the Western Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon.

🔴 17:29 | Northern Israel — Continuous Sirens

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that warning sirens have been activated across northern Israel approximately every 22 minutes since this morning.

🔴 17:18 | Nahariya — Rocket Attack

Israeli Army Radio reported that five rockets were launched from Lebanon toward the city of Nahariya.

▪️ Israeli media said some of the rockets were intercepted.

🔴 17:12 | Northern Israel — Interceptions and Impacts

The Israeli military said it detected several rockets launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel.

▪️ The military said some rockets were intercepted while others landed in open areas.

🔴 17:08 | South Lebanon — New Israeli Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Touline in the Marjayoun district and Kafardounine in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 17:04 | Upper Galilee — Rocket Alerts

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens in the Misgav Am area of the Upper Galilee following rocket launches from Lebanon.

🔴 17:03 | Nahariya — Interceptor Missiles Fired

Israeli media reported interceptor missiles being launched over the skies of Nahariya in northern Israel.

🔴 16:54 | Western Galilee — Rocket Warnings

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens in Nahariya, Rosh HaNikra and several communities across the Western Galilee following rocket launches from Lebanon.

🔴 16:42 | Northern Israel — Shomera Barracks Targeted

Hezbollah said it targeted the Shomera military barracks with a suicide drone.

🔴 16:40 | South Lebanon — New Israeli Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Marwaniyeh in the Sidon district and Zefta in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 16:38 | Northern Israel — Rockets Fired

The Israeli military said it detected two rockets launched from Lebanon toward Israel, intercepting one while the second landed in an open area.

🔴 16:37 | Northern Israel — Liman Barracks Targeted

Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli force inside Liman Barracks with a suicide drone.

🔴 16:36 | South Lebanon — Rocket Fire Near Ghandouriyeh

Hezbollah said it launched rockets at an Israeli military gathering on the eastern outskirts of the town of Ghandouriyeh in southern Lebanon.

🔴 16:33 | Safed Area — Rocket Attack

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that five rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Safed.

▪️ One rocket was intercepted while four landed in open areas.

🔴 16:27 | South Lebanon — Artillery Strike

Hezbollah said it shelled an Israeli military gathering on the eastern outskirts of Ghandouriyeh with artillery rounds.

🔴 16:26 | Northern Israel — Public Warning

The Israeli military urged residents to follow Home Front Command instructions amid ongoing security developments.

🔴 16:24 | Northern Israel — Sirens in Safed

Israeli Army Radio reported that warning sirens sounded in Safed for the first time in nearly six weeks.

🔴 16:22 | Upper Galilee — Rocket Alerts

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens across several areas of the Upper Galilee amid concerns over incoming rockets from Lebanon.

🔴 16:16 | South Lebanon — Beit Lif Targeted

Hezbollah said it fired rockets at a gathering of Israeli vehicles and troops in the town of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon.

🔴 16:15 | Northern Israel — Drone Interception Effort

The Israeli military said it launched interceptor missiles in an attempt to bring down a drone detected over northern Israel after being launched from Lebanon.

🔴 16:13 | South Lebanon — Airstrike Near Sidon

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli airstrike targeting the town of Loubieh in the Sidon district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 16:13 | Northern Israel — Contact Lost with Drone

The Israeli military said it lost contact with a drone launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel and that the incident ended without casualties.

🔴 15:52 | South Lebanon — Rockets Fired Toward Israeli Forces

A Profile News correspondent reported the launch of 10 rockets toward Israeli forces positioned near Yahmar al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon.

🔴 15:44 | Western Galilee — Drone Infiltration Alerts

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens across several communities in the Western Galilee amid concerns over a drone launched from Lebanon.

🔴 15:39 | Northern Israel — Alerts in Arab al-Aramshe

Warning sirens sounded in Arab al-Aramshe near the Lebanese border following reports of a suspected drone infiltration.

🔴 15:36 | Northern Israel — Drone Intercepted

The Israeli military said it intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon toward the town of Metula in northern Israel.

🔴 15:33 | South Lebanon — Strike on Qaqaiyat al-Jisr

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike targeting the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 15:01 | Northern Israel — New Drone Alerts

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens in Metula and Kfar Giladi amid fears of a drone infiltration from Lebanon.

🔴 15:39 | Nabatieh District — Air Escalation

A new wave of airstrikes has been reported across the Nabatieh area as Israeli aerial operations continue to expand in southern Lebanon.

▪️ An airstrike was reported in Zibdine.
▪️ A drone strike targeted the Qaqaiyat al-Jisr area.
▪️ Another strike was reported in Jibchit.
▪️ Kfartebnit was also targeted.
▪️ The developments follow earlier reports of a vehicle strike near Nabatieh Governmental Hospital.
▪️ The Nabatieh sector remains one of the main focal points of ongoing military activity.

The latest strikes suggest continued concentration of air operations across eastern sectors of southern Lebanon.

🔴 14:48 | Hormuz — New Maritime Warning

Oman’s Maritime Security Center urged vessels to exercise caution after detecting a floating object suspected to be a mine west of the shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

🔴 14:38 | South Lebanon — Two Lebanese Soldiers Wounded

The Lebanese Army said two soldiers were wounded after an Israeli drone struck their vehicle on the Aba–Nabatieh road in southern Lebanon.

🔴 14:25 | Northern Israel — Drone Intercepted

The Israeli military said it intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel and reported that a suspicious aerial object fell near the border without causing casualties.

▪️ Israeli Army Radio reported that the drone exploded inside a military zone near Shomera.

🔴 14:11 | Hormuz — Maritime Traffic Continues

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy said 20 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz during the past 24 hours in coordination with its naval forces.

🔴 13:55 | Western Bekaa — New Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Mashghara in Lebanon’s Western Bekaa region.

🔴 13:50 | Western Galilee — Smoke Rising

Israel’s Channel 12 reported columns of smoke rising from a location in the Western Galilee.

🔴 13:47 | Northern Israel — Drone Alerts Activated

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens in Metula and Misgav Am after detecting a drone approaching from Lebanon.

🔴 13:38 | Washington and Tehran — US Conditions Unchanged

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump will not sign any agreement unless it serves American interests.

▪️ Hegseth said discussions with Iran had been productive.

▪️ He added that Washington’s objectives regarding Iran’s nuclear program remain unchanged.

🔴 13:35 | South Lebanon — Vehicle Targeted in Nabatieh

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle inside the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

🔴 13:15 | South Lebanon — Israeli Military Response

The Israeli military said it is operating against Hezbollah targets following what it described as violations of the ceasefire agreement.

🔴 13:05 | Northern Israel — Drone Infiltration Warning

Israel’s Home Front Command activated warning sirens in several northern communities amid concerns over a possible drone infiltration from Lebanon.

🔴 13:00 | Hormuz — Threat Level Remains Critical

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains “extremely critical” due to the ongoing blockade.

🔴 12:52 | Northern Israel — Rocket Intercepted

The Israeli military said it intercepted a rocket launched from Lebanon and activated warning sirens in several areas across northern Israel.

🔴 12:49 | Beirut and Washington — Ceasefire Remains Priority

The Lebanese Presidency said President Joseph Aoun reviewed the Washington meeting involving Lebanese, US and Israeli military delegations with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

▪️ The Lebanese side reaffirmed that securing a ceasefire remains its top priority.

▪️ Aoun also discussed preparations for the next round of negotiations scheduled for June 2 and 3.

🔴13:44| Nabatieh — Vehicle Targeted

Initial reports indicate that a vehicle was targeted near Nabatieh Governmental Hospital in southern Lebanon, marking a new development amid ongoing regional escalation.

🔴13:15 | South Lebanon — Evacuation Warning

The Israeli military has issued a new urgent evacuation warning for residents of several towns in southern Lebanon as military operations continue to expand across the region.

▪️ The warning covers Marwaniyeh, Loubiyeh, Maydoun, Ansariyeh, Zefta and Tefahta.
▪️ It follows a series of similar warnings issued earlier across the Nabatieh area.
▪️ Such warnings are typically issued ahead of potential military activity.
▪️ No additional operational details have yet been released.

The latest notice broadens the geographical scope of evacuation warnings, signaling a continued expansion of military activity across southern Lebanon.

🔴 13:00 | Strait of Hormuz — Maritime Crisis

The UK Maritime Trade Operations authority said the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains critically high.

▪️ The assessment cited ongoing blockade-related tensions.
▪️ Shipping and energy operators continue monitoring the situation.
▪️ Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.

The warning underscores persistent concerns over maritime security and global energy flows.

🔴 12:51 | Beirut–Washington — Negotiation Track

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the Prime Minister reviewed the outcome of the Washington meeting involving Lebanese, US and Israeli military delegations.

▪️ Lebanon said its delegation emphasized the priority of securing and maintaining a ceasefire.
▪️ Preparations are underway for another round of talks scheduled for June 2–3.
▪️ The discussions form part of the newly announced US-backed security and diplomatic track.

Diplomatic efforts are continuing despite the ongoing military escalation on the ground.

🔴 12:44 | Upper Galilee and Iran — Security Tensions

Security developments continued on multiple fronts as sirens sounded in northern Israel while Iranian authorities reported foiling an attack against border forces in the country’s northwest.

▪️ Israeli Home Front Command activated warning sirens across several locations in the Upper Galilee.
▪️ Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported the launch of a rocket from southern Lebanon toward northern Israel.
▪️ No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been released.
▪️ Iran’s Border Guard commander said an attempted attack by what he described as hostile elements was thwarted in Chaldoran near the northwestern border.
▪️ Iranian officials have not yet provided further operational details.

The incidents underline continuing instability along the Lebanon-Israel frontier while security concerns persist inside Iran.

🔴12:37 | South Lebanon — Ground and Air Escalation

Military activity intensified across southern Lebanon with reports of airstrikes, clashes and aerial movements on multiple fronts.

▪️ Field reports said a surface-to-air missile was fired at an Israeli helicopter over Khiam, forcing it to withdraw; this has not been independently confirmed.
▪️ Clashes were reported near Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).
▪️ Reports indicated continued demolition operations in Debbine.
▪️ An Israeli strike was reported in the town of Srifa.
▪️ Another strike targeted the outskirts of Zawtar.
▪️ A low-flying drone was reported over the Saadiyat–Khaldeh–Jiyeh coastal corridor.

The latest developments suggest a widening operational tempo across southern Lebanon as air and ground activity continues.

🔴 12:26 | Washington and Beirut — Call for Direct Talks

Fox News quoted a US State Department official as saying that the only path to lasting peace is through direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

🔴 12:12 | South Lebanon — New Explosions in Debbine

A Profile News correspondent reported that the Israeli military carried out two additional controlled explosions in the town of Debbine in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 11:59 | Tehran and Washington — Iranian Criticism

Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, accused President Donald Trump of “betraying diplomacy for the third time” by maintaining the blockade and presenting what he described as excessive demands.

🔴 11:53 | Northern Israel — Meron Base Targeted

Hezbollah said it launched a significant rocket barrage targeting the Meron surveillance and air operations base in northern Israel.

🔴 11:42 | Hormuz — Dispute Over Naval Blockade

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency quoted Iranian sources as saying that the US naval blockade remains in place.

▪️ The sources claimed that US Central Command continues to warn Iranian vessels to stop and prevents them from crossing.

▪️ Iranian sailors said vessels attempted to cross the blockade line after Trump announced its lifting but were met with US warnings.

🔴 11:21 | South Lebanon — Ambush Near Ghandouriyeh

Hezbollah said it carried out an ambush against an Israeli force attempting to advance toward the town of Ghandouriyeh, detonating explosive devices and firing rockets at the unit.

▪️ The group said the operation resulted in casualties among Israeli troops.

▪️ Hezbollah added that Israeli forces evacuated the wounded under heavy smoke cover before launching air and artillery strikes on the area.

🔴 11:16 | Northern Israel — Second Rocket Barrage

Hezbollah said it launched a second rocket barrage at Kiryat Shmona early Friday.

🔴 11:02 | Northern Israel — Kiryat Shmona Targeted

Hezbollah said it launched rockets at Kiryat Shmona shortly after midnight, describing the attack as a response to what it called Israeli violations in southern Lebanese villages.

🔴 10:50 | South Lebanon — Incendiary Shelling Near Nabatieh

A Profile News correspondent reported that Israeli forces fired incendiary shells at the Ali al-Taher hill overlooking the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

🔴 10:41 | South Lebanon — Strikes on Kfarreman and Kfartebnit

A Profile News correspondent reported two Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Kfarreman and Kfartebnit in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 10:35 | South Lebanon — Drone Interception Claim

Hezbollah said it engaged an Israeli Hermes 450 drone with a surface-to-air missile over the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya in southern Lebanon early yesterday.

🔴 10:32 | South Lebanon — New Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Khirbet Selm and Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon.

🔴 10:16 | South Lebanon — Strike on Kfartebnit

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Kfartebnit in the Nabatieh district.

🔴 10:08 | Hormuz — Search Operations Update

ABC News quoted a US official as saying military search operations conducted in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war have found no evidence of naval mines.

🔴 10:02 | South Lebanon — Airstrikes Expand

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Froun, Ghandouriyeh and Kafardounine in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 09:45 | South Lebanon — Additional Evacuation Warnings

The Israeli military issued a new evacuation warning to residents of five southern Lebanese villages, urging them to move immediately north of the Zahrani River.

🔴 09:43 | South Lebanon — Strikes on Nabatieh Area

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Meifdoun and the outskirts of Choukine in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 09:20 | South Lebanon — New Evacuation Alerts

The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings to residents of several southern Lebanese villages and instructed them to move toward areas north of the Zahrani River.

▪️ The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire and said it would respond “with force.”

🔴 08:45 | Northern Israel — Wider Rocket Fire

Israeli Army Radio reported that Hezbollah expanded the scope of its rocket fire on Friday morning to include the Meron area deep inside the Upper Galilee.

🔴 08:38 | South Lebanon — Simultaneous Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Ansar, Habboush, Jmaijmeh and Srifa in southern Lebanon.

🔴 08:35 | Washington and Tehran — US Warning

Reuters quoted the US Secretary of Defense as saying that the United States is prepared to resume attacks on Iran if a diplomatic agreement cannot be reached.

🔴 08:06 | Northern Israel — Overnight Rocket Fire

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah launched approximately 15 rockets toward northern Israel overnight.

🔴 07:06 | Northern Israel — Military Response

The Israeli military said it destroyed a launcher that it claimed had been used by Hezbollah to fire a rocket toward northern Israel overnight.

🔴 06:42 | South Lebanon — Explosions in Debbine

A Profile News correspondent reported that the Israeli military carried out three controlled explosions in the town of Debbine in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon.

🔴 06:10 | Northern Israel — New Sirens

The Israeli military announced that warning sirens were activated in several areas across northern Israel.

🔴 05:38 | South Lebanon — Homes Demolished

A Profile News correspondent reported that the Israeli military demolished homes in the town of Debbine in southern Lebanon.

🔴 04:23 | Washington and Tehran — Nuclear Commitment

The US Secretary of Defense said the United States remains committed to ensuring that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.

🔴 03:53 | Northern Israel — Rocket Impact

The Israeli military said a rocket landed in the Kiryat Shmona area without causing injuries, adding that most rockets launched from Lebanon were intercepted.

🔴 03:38 | Lebanon-Israel Border — Rockets Launched

A Profile News correspondent reported that eight rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

▪️ The Israeli military said warning sirens were activated in several areas across northern Israel.

🔴09:14| South Lebanon — Evacuation Warning

The Israeli military has issued an urgent evacuation warning for residents of several towns in Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, signaling the possibility of military activity in the area.

▪️ The warning covers Mefdoun, Choukine, and Zibdine.

🔴 02:46 | Washington — Security Track

The U.S. Defense Department said it has launched a new security track involving Lebanese and Israeli delegations after hosting talks in Washington, describing the discussions as part of broader efforts to strengthen regional stability and support ongoing diplomatic engagement.

▪️ Military talks focused on developing security and regional stability frameworks.
▪️ The Pentagon said outcomes from the discussions will feed into the political track led by the U.S. State Department.
▪️ Washington reiterated support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and state authority.
▪️ U.S. officials welcomed the participation of both the Lebanese and Israeli militaries.
▪️ The Pentagon linked the initiative to President Donald Trump’s vision of a lasting Middle East peace.
▪️ Further Lebanese-Israeli meetings are expected in the coming period to continue the security process.

Part of a new U.S.-backed diplomatic and security initiative involving Lebanon and Israel.

🔴 02:12 | Washington — Sanctions and Rewards

The US State Department announced rewards of up to $15 million for information that helps disrupt financing networks linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

🔴 02:10 | Washington — Economic Pressure Campaign

The US State Department said the new sanctions are part of its “economic pressure” campaign and target networks working on behalf of Iran’s Defense Ministry.

🔴 02:06 | Washington and Tehran — New Sanctions

The United States imposed sanctions on what it described as an Iranian fraud network allegedly seeking sensitive technology for Iran’s Defense Ministry.

🔴 02:05 | Northern Israel — Rockets Intercepted

The Israeli military said it intercepted two rockets over Kiryat Shmona that were launched from Lebanon.

🔴 01:13 | South Lebanon — Strike on Ali al-Taher

A Profile News correspondent reported an Israeli airstrike targeting the Ali al-Taher hill overlooking the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

🔴 01:12 | Washington and Tehran — Security Meeting

A White House official said a Situation Room meeting focused on Iran ended after nearly two hours of discussions.

▪️ The White House reiterated that Iran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon

▪️ US officials stressed that any agreement must satisfy Washington’s demands and red lines

🔴 01:05 | Washington and Tehran — Conditions for a Deal

The White House told Al Jazeera that President Donald Trump will not approve any agreement with Iran unless it fully meets US requirements.

🔴 00:54 | South Lebanon — New Airstrikes

A Profile News correspondent reported Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Qalaouiyeh and Touline, while artillery shelling struck Harouf in the Nabatieh district.

🔴 00:28 | South Lebanon — Casualty Toll

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 11 people killed, including a paramedic, and eight wounded in Israeli strikes targeting Maaroub, Abbassiyeh and Tayr Debba.

🔴 00:03 | Hormuz — Conflicting Reports

NBC quoted US officials as saying the US military has not confirmed that Iran planted mines in the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing search operations.

🔴 00:02 | South Lebanon — Drone Operations

Hezbollah announced that it targeted an Iron Dome platform at the Rosh HaNikra site with a suicide drone.

▪️ The group also said it targeted an Israeli Humvee in Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

🔴 00:00 | Beirut — New Live Coverage Begins

Profile News launches a new live coverage page tracking developments in South Lebanon and Hormuz, with continuous monitoring of military and diplomatic events related to Lebanon, Iran and the Gulf region.