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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah Threats, Stalled US-Iran Talks
Israeli forces conducted strikes on targets in southern and eastern Lebanon, while Hezbollah announced plans to deploy suicide bomber groups against Israeli positions. US-Iran negotiations to end their ongoing war have stalled, with President Trump canceling a planned envoy visit. Russian President Putin met with Iran's foreign minister to discuss the conflict, expressing hope for peace.
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Israeli military forces carried out strikes on alleged Hezbollah infrastructure in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, according to military statements. The strikes targeted sites in the Bekaa Valley and other southern areas. Separately, a Hezbollah drone detonated near Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, causing no injuries.
Hezbollah stated it plans to increase the use of suicide bomber groups in operations against Israeli positions in southern Lebanon. An unnamed military leader told Al Jazeera Arabic that the group would return to 1980s tactics, deploying large groups of suicide bombers in occupied Lebanese territory.
This comes as reciprocal exchanges of fire and ground operations continue despite a ceasefire announcement last week.
Conflicts in Lebanon Smoke was observed rising from areas in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces destroyed homes near the border, as seen from northern Israel. Photographs showed plumes of smoke and Israeli soldiers patrolling among ruins in southern Lebanon. A displaced resident from the village of Shaqra described returning home briefly after the ceasefire but leaving again due to renewed airstrikes and family panic.
Officials emphasized that Israel would not carry out offensive military operations against Lebanese targets, quoting a US State Department position. It accused certain groups within Lebanon of lacking authority for statements counter to this position.
US President Donald Trump canceled a planned envoy visit amid steadfast demands from both sides over Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that Iran could call if they wanted to talk. The US Central Command affirmed that US forces remain focused and ready across the Middle East.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued, with only about seven ships transiting in the past 24 hours, far below the pre-war average of 140 daily passages. An official announced that the army would be responsible for the Strait of Hormuz under a proposed law, prohibiting passage of hostile vessels and outlining profits in Iranian rial.
