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The day began with violent Israeli strikes on several localities in southern Lebanon. At 12:01 p.m., the Lebanese Islamic resistance, through Hezbollah, launched a salvo of rockets at the Beit Lid military base, east of Netanya. According to Al-Manar and MTV, the attack marks a turning point in the expansion of Hezbollah's strikes against Israeli strategic targets deep in Israeli territory. In response, the Israeli army intensified its strikes on Lebanese villages near the border, including Kafr Tebnit, Al-Numayriyeh, and the towns of Sal'a and Al-Shahabiyyah. The shelling, which began early in the morning, destroyed several homes in these residential areas.

Regionally, diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have failed. According to Al-Anbaa, international efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table have been undermined by Israel's continued military escalation, particularly in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The newspaper notes that the Israeli army has formally requested the UN to withdraw UNIFIL forces from southern Lebanon. This request was accompanied by an escalation of Israeli threats to completely raze Lebanese villages near the border.

On the Israeli side, air defenses were activated in the Haifa area after several missiles were fired from Lebanon. Although most were intercepted, some hit open areas on the outskirts of the city, causing explosions without causing casualties. However, the attack on the Binyamina military camp represented a major breach in Israel's defense posture, causing serious concern among military officials.

At around 7:45 a.m., Israeli media reported that at least 11 Israeli soldiers had been wounded since the early hours of the morning, four of them seriously, in clashes with Hezbollah.

A serious incident occurred in Lebanese skies, when a Middle East Airlines (MEA) pilot filmed two Israeli fighter jets, presumably F-15s, as they bombed Lebanon. These military aircraft were flying at a dangerously close distance from the Lebanese civilian aircraft, violating international safety standards regarding airspace. The episode raises concerns about the safety of civilian flights amid an intensified conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Among the affected localities, Dierbala in the Batroun area was hit for the first time, raising concerns about the expansion of Israeli targets, according to Al-Nahar. Israeli shelling also intensified in Maaysra in the Kesrouan area and Jadra in the Chouf, causing the death of several civilians, as reported by Al-Diyar.

Israeli shelling hit many areas of Lebanon overnight and this morning. At around 1:00 a.m., heavy strikes hit the towns of Aita al-Shaab, Ramia, and Tibnin, in southern Lebanon, causing massive destruction. The Bekaa communities of Nabatiyeh, Brital, and Tamnin al-Tahta have also been targeted by successive Israeli raids, causing extensive damage to local infrastructure.

The paradox of the Israeli defeat illustrates the complexity of the country's strategic situation. On the one hand, Israel remains an unavoidable military power, endowed with considerable technological and human resources. On the other hand, its failures in the face of weaker adversaries raise fundamental questions about the effectiveness of its current strategies and its ability to ensure long-term security. This paradox highlights an urgent need to rethink Israeli military doctrine and explore new diplomatic avenues to achieve lasting peace. As long as these questions remain unanswered, Israel will continue to navigate in a context of asymmetric warfare, where its power no longer guarantees victory, but exposes its vulnerabilities.

The news also reports that at 9:30 a.m., an anti-tank missile strike from Lebanon killed two Israeli soldiers in the Yaroun area. The Lebanese resistance forces intensified their attacks on Israeli military targets, striking positions at the Yiftach military base at around 10 a.m.

International diplomacy is in full swing as efforts multiply to try to defuse the situation. According to MTV and Liveuamap, the United States, in collaboration with France, is conducting negotiations to achieve a ceasefire. Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, has begun a series of talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials to encourage de-escalation. However, positions remain fixed, with Israel insisting on the need to continue its military operations to ensure the security of its northern borders.

1. Local news: Israeli bombing of Beirut and mounting casualties According to the daily An-Nahar, the Lebanese capital suffered two Israeli airstrikes that targeted densely...

Al-Manar reported that the strikes hit vital infrastructure, including power lines and roads, making it difficult for relief workers to reach. At 2:29 p.m., Israeli forces struck UNIFIL positions in Ras al-Naqoura, causing injuries to peacekeepers. These strikes were followed by an intensification of raids in Baalbek and the Bekaa Valley, where targets included hospitals and water facilities. At 5:55 p.m., the shelling hit Ain Baal, causing the death of several civilians, according to LBCI and Al Jadeed.