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Tensions between Lebanon and Israel are a constant source of tension, especially in border areas such as the Nakura gap. UNIFIL has been working to maintain peace in the region since 1978.
Dujarric gave updated information about the developments in the Middle East at the daily press conference held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Sharing the latest reports of the UN Interim Peace Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) soldiers on the region, Dujarric said, "The Blue Berets reported that between Friday and Sunday, 12 naval vessels belonging to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered the territorial waters of Lubhan off the coast of Nakura." he said.
"In addition, UNIFIL detected 143 airspace violations involving IDF unmanned aerial vehicles, warplanes and helicopters during this period," Dujarric said. he said.
Dujarric shared the information that UNIFIL soldiers witnessed many air strikes throughout the operating area and stated that in the same period, UNIFIL soldiers recorded 166 bullets or missiles fired, all of which were determined to have originated from the Israeli army.
Dujarric emphasized that no rockets or artillery shells fired by Hezbollah were detected in this process.

The historical logistics warehouse building in Sivas was opened as a High Speed Train (YHT) service building after restoration. At the opening ceremony, AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler, Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek and Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Osman Boyraz spoke and emphasized the importance of preserving the historical structure and integrating it with modern infrastructure.
In Yemen, clashes took place between Houthi forces and government forces on the al-Vaziyye front of Taiz and the Sabiha front of Lahic; Air strikes, UAV downings and vehicle destruction were reported. Explosions were heard in Sanaa. Yemen's House of Representatives approved the declaration of general mobilization against the Iran-backed Houthi escalation and condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
The historical logistics warehouse building located in the Sivas Train Station area was reopened with restoration works, preserving its original architectural features. While the new station building offers modern transportation services with service areas such as waiting hall, VIP lounge, ticket offices and cafeteria, officials such as Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek and TBMM AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler attended the opening ceremony.
According to the Iranian Students News Agency, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will meet with Qatari officials who mediate between Iran and the USA. Previously, Fidan stated that no response had yet been received regarding the conditions presented to the USA regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and that it was still awaited. Mediators are expected to share the US's response with the Iranian delegation.

Al Araby stated that the role of private companies, retired soldiers and defense technology companies in the field of security in Africa is increasing and that this process can be called 'privatized security diplomacy'. Israel's security presence in Africa expands in areas such as military training, consultancy, weapons supply and cyber technologies. The influence of private companies in Cameroon and Guinea was highlighted, the role of private security companies in protecting strategic resources was discussed, and the risks of long-term dependency on technologies such as Pegasus spyware were noted. It was stated that Israel's activities should be evaluated as a part of competition with countries such as the USA, Russia, China and Türkiye.

Heavy rains in India and Nepal caused floods and landslides. 56 people died in India and 14 in Nepal, and many people are missing. More than a thousand houses were damaged in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and rescue efforts continue.