– Israel launched preemptive strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon based on intelligence indicating a planned attack
– Hezbollah retaliated with rockets and drones against Israel in response to the killing of one of its commanders
– Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are ongoing in Egypt
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that strikes against Hezbollah were not the end and aimed to change the situation in the north
– Three people were killed in the strikes in Lebanon, including an Israeli soldier
– Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about avoiding regional escalation and ensuring Israel’s defense
– U.S. National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said President Biden is closely monitoring the events in Israel and Lebanon.