The element of surprise was lost when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF's intentions to strike targets in the Lebanese capital.

Drone expert warns Hezbollah's nighttime drone capabilities are game changing, using thermal sensors to target IDF troops under cover of darkness.

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.

US President Donald Trump says he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah about the Lebanon ceasefire, adding that both sides agreed to stop their attacks.

Hezbollah claimed fresh attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon, while Lebanese media reported Israeli strikes in several southern areas. The exchanges came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a halt to fighting,

Kuwait reported missile and drone attacks after Iran vowed retaliation.

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