Israel's ambassador to the US stated Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, casting doubt on a US-Iran agreement for regional de-escalation. Former Lebanese Ambassador Tracy Chamoun believes Israel aims to acquire territory and resources, violating Lebanese sovereignty and complicating ceasefire efforts.
Israel is upgrading its early warning system for residents near the Lebanon border, aiming to extend the alert time between sirens and the need for shelter. The new system will use a traffic light color scheme on mobile apps and smart TVs to convey threat levels more clearly.
Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi approved plans for continued operations on the Lebanon border, vowing to inflict systematic and ongoing damage on Hezbollah and weaken Iran's capabilities.
Syria's Interior Ministry announced that over 10,000 Kurds have applied for Syrian citizenship under Decree 13, aimed at resolving past citizenship disputes. Meanwhile, Israel continues to pursue Hamas leaders, with reports of some being located after contact with families. Separately, the Israeli army reported the death of a soldier near the Lebanon border.
Israel has established a closed military zone along the Rosh HaNikra and Achziv coastline on the border with Lebanon, effective immediately. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited as the IDF states it remains prepared to defend the region.
