Overview
- Israeli and Hezbollah forces exchanged attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday, with both sides publicly claiming recent strikes.
- Hezbollah said it used drones, rocket launchers and artillery against Israeli tanks and vehicles in Telegram posts that described ongoing operations.
- The Israel Defense Forces reported that Hezbollah fired an anti‑tank missile and multiple mortar rounds at its troops with no Israeli injuries and that the Israeli air force carried out four precision strikes on Hezbollah fighters.
- President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli strike near Beirut, and Mr. Netanyahu said Israel will keep its military presence in south Lebanon, Gaza and Syria as long as necessary.
- Iran warned of a strong response if Israel does not stop attacks on Lebanon, a message that, together with continued frontline clashes, raises the risk of wider escalation and adds strain to US‑Israel diplomacy.