– Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon in a preemptive attack, claiming to prevent a Hezbollah attack on northern Israeli towns
– Hezbollah retaliated successfully, firing rockets and drones at Israeli military bases and barracks
– The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has escalated significantly, with targeted killings of senior commanders blamed on Israel
– Israel declared a nationwide special situation for 48 hours, with restrictions on civilians in northern Israel and the Golan Heights
– Global fears of a regional conflict have increased, with the US stating support for Israel’s right to defend itself
– Talks in Egypt aimed at ending Israel’s war on Gaza are ongoing, with Hezbollah willing to halt fighting if there is a ceasefire
– Israel is determined to change rules of engagement to allow the return of evacuated Israelis to northern Israel