LIVE BLOG: Israeli Aggression on Lebanon Escalates as IRGC Threatens US Targets – Day 71

Israel targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon. (Photo: video grab, via social media)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Israeli attacks on Lebanon intensified while Iran issued direct threats against American forces, ships, and regional military interests.

Key Developments

  • Israeli media reported interceptor missiles were launched from northern Israel toward southern Lebanon.
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Majid Mousavi said Iranian missiles and drones are aimed at US targets.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that attacks on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would trigger strikes on US positions.
  • An Israeli drone strike injured one person in the Al-Shakoush area north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
  • Regional tensions continued to rise as Israeli military activity expanded across Lebanon alongside growing Iranian threats against US interests.
Mon, May 11, 12:12 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Reports New Hezbollah Attacks and Injuries

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • The Israeli Ministry of Health acknowledged eight injuries from Hezbollah fire yesterday.
  • Channel 14 reported sirens sounding in frontline settlements following suspected drone infiltration and rocket fire.
  • A serious incident occurred at an army base near the border with Lebanon following a Hezbollah explosive device attack.
  • Channel 13 reported that Hezbollah is intensifying its use of explosive-laden drones after identifying them as a clear weakness in the Israeli army.
  • Channel 13 also reported that the Israeli Chief of Staff issued a distress call to the Knesset, warning that the army urgently needs thousands of soldiers.

Hezbollah Announces New Operations against Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH:

  • Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of occupation soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a drone attack.
  • Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with a swoop-down missile.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: A new Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Kfar.

Trump Rejects Iranian Response

DONALD TRUMP: Iran’s response is completely unacceptable.

Tasnim Says Trump Misreads Reality

TASNIM, CITING AN INFORMED SOURCE:

  • Trump does not acknowledge reality, and that is why he suffers successive defeats against Iran.
  • The details published by The Wall Street Journal regarding Iran’s proposal for negotiations are significantly inaccurate.

Israeli Military Calls for Aid Reduction in Gaza

ISRAELI MILITARY: Aid entering Gaza must be drastically reduced.

Sources Reveal Details of Proposed Iran-US Agreement

SOURCES TO AL-MAYADEEN:

  • The proposed agreement includes 30 days of negotiations after the cessation of hostilities to discuss details.
  • The Iranian response stipulates Iranian management of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the proposed understandings.
  • Tehran is demanding the lifting of OAFEC restrictions on Iranian oil sales.
  • Any agreement with Washington must include an immediate end to the war upon its announcement.

Mass Gatherings Continue in Tehran

IRAN: Popular gatherings continue in Tehran in support of the Iranian leadership and armed forces.

Netanyahu-Trump Call Concludes

ISRAELI MEDIA: The call between Netanyahu and Trump has ended.

Sun, May 10, 8:29 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media Admits Failure to Counter Hezbollah Drones

CHANNEL 13: Hezbollah continues to attack our soldiers, especially with explosive-laden drones, and we still have no solution for this deadly weapon.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Deir Zahrani.
  • An Israeli airstrike targeted the area between the towns of Al-Duwayr and Al-Sharqiyah in the Nabatieh district.

Israeli Patrol Enters Central Quneitra Countryside

LOCAL SOURCES FROM QUNEITRA: An Israeli occupation patrol entered the village of Ruwayhina in the central Quneitra countryside.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Command Centers and Vehicles

HEZBOLLAH:

  • Islamic Resistance targeted a communications Hummer belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the town of Tayr Harfa with a dive-bombing drone, achieving a confirmed hit.
  • Islamic Resistance targeted a newly established Israeli enemy command center in Al-Bayada with a swarm attack, achieving a confirmed hit.
Sun, May 10, 7:08 PM (Palestine Time)

Sirens Sound in Western Galilee over Drone Infiltration Fears

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Zar’it and Shomera in the Western Galilee due to fears of drone infiltration.

Israeli Media Warns of Hezbollah Drone Threat

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • Kan reported that Israeli soldiers are afraid because they are unable to defend themselves against Hezbollah’s explosive drones.
  • Maariv said Hezbollah succeeded in damaging the image of the Israeli Air Force’s air defense system.
  • Channel 14, quoting Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi, reported that Hezbollah has not yet used its most advanced capabilities.
  • Avivi warned that the danger could expand to include swarms of Hezbollah drones numbering in the hundreds, possibly thousands.

Israeli Chief of Staff Warns Reserve Army Could Collapse

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • Zamir warned that the Israeli army is expected to lose thousands more soldiers by next year, potentially worsening the crisis significantly.
  • Israel Hayom quoted Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir as saying: “The reserve army will collapse on itself.”

Iranian Ambassador Says Any Deal Must Include Guarantees

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA:

  • Any potential agreement on Iran must be accompanied by guarantees from the major powers and presented to the Security Council.
  • Beijing could be proposed as a guarantor of any agreement on Iran.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Taybeh

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of enemy vehicles and soldiers at Baydar al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh with a rocket barrage.

Sun, May 10, 5:48 PM (Palestine Time)

Iran Sends Response to US Proposal, Demands End to War across All Fronts

Iran reportedly sent its response to a US proposal through Pakistan, demanding an end to regional fighting, especially in Lebanon.

Iran Sends Response to US Proposal, Demands End to War across All Fronts

Sun, May 10, 5:41 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Reinforcements Deployed after Hezbollah Attacks in Deir Siryan

Hezbollah carried out new drone, missile, and artillery attacks against Israeli forces amid escalating clashes in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Reinforcements Deployed after Hezbollah Attacks in Deir Siryan

Sun, May 10, 5:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Hezbollah Announces New Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces

HEZBOLLAH:

  • Mujahideen targeted a gathering of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in Khallat Raj on the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, causing confirmed casualties.
  • Following the attack, the Israeli enemy brought in a support force to evacuate the wounded under a thick smoke screen.
  • Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli army soldiers in the town of Rashaf with a guided missile.

Israeli Shelling and Rocket Fire Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • Israeli artillery shelling targeted the town of Kfarman.
  • A barrage of rockets was launched toward occupation troop concentrations in the eastern sector.
  • A surface-to-air missile was launched toward an Israeli target in the eastern sector.
  • Artillery shelling targeted the town of Srifa.

Israeli Media Reports Hezbollah Drone Strike near Kiryat Shmona

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • Kan reported that a Hezbollah drone carrying explosives struck a target near Kiryat Shmona.
  • Loud explosions were heard in the Galilee Panhandle.

Iran Says Proposal Requires Ending War on All Fronts

IRANIAN TELEVISION: Iran’s response to the American proposal, conveyed through the Pakistani mediator, stipulates ending the war on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon.

Pezeshkian Says Negotiations Do Not Mean Surrender

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN:

  • If the topic of negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat, but rather securing the rights of our people and defending our national interests.
  • We will never bow our heads to the enemy, and if talk of dialogue or negotiation is raised, that does not mean surrender.

Iran Says It Is Securing New Reserves along Northern Borders

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE IRANIAN PARLIAMENT’S AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE: We are securing new reserves across the country’s northern borders.

Explosion Reported in Damascus

SANA, CITING A SECURITY SOURCE: An empty bus exploded in the Al-Wuroud neighborhood of Damascus with no casualties reported. Specialized teams are working to determine the cause of the explosion.

Sun, May 10, 5:10 PM (Palestine Time)

The Hidden Base: Report Exposes Secret Israeli Operations inside Iraq

A Wall Street Journal report reveals Israel secretly operated a military outpost inside Iraq during the war with Iran.

The Hidden Base: Report Exposes Secret Israeli Operations inside Iraq

Sun, May 10, 4:09 PM (Palestine Time)

Mojtaba Khamenei Issues New Military Directives amid Escalation with US, Israel

Iranian military commanders pledged rapid responses to any aggression after meeting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

Mojtaba Khamenei Issues New Military Directives amid Escalation with US, Israel

Sun, May 10, 4:00 PM (Palestine Time)

Iran Sends Response to Latest US Proposal through Pakistan

IRNA NEWS AGENCY:

  • According to the proposed plan, negotiations at this stage focus on ending the war in the region.
  • Iran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war has been sent to the Pakistani mediator.
  • Iran sent its response to the American proposal via Pakistan.

Tasnim Reports Second Ship Crossing Hormuz under Iranian Route

TASNIM:

  • This is the second ship to cross the Strait of Hormuz via the route designated by Iran since yesterday.
  • The ship “Mdl Toofan” was headed to the Brazilian port of Rio Grande and had attempted to cross the strait on May 4, but Iranian armed forces turned it back.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Bulldozer in Bint Jbeil

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance targeted a D9 bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the town of Bint Jbeil with a swoop attack, achieving a hit.

Iranian Officials Stress Military Readiness and Hormuz Position

ALI NIKZAD: Deputy Speaker of Parliament said the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened through military operations.

ESMAIL BAGHAEI: The IAEA’s mission is verification, not sending political messages.

MAJOR GENERAL ALI ABDOLLAHI:

  • Presented a report to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on the readiness of the Iranian armed forces.
  • All fighters in the Iranian armed forces possess a high fighting spirit and are prepared for both defense and offense.
  • Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters met with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

Israeli Raids Kill Two Paramedics in Southern Lebanon

LEBANESE MINISTRY OF HEALTH: Two martyrs and five wounded paramedics were reported in two Israeli raids targeting Islamic Health Authority points in Qalawiya and Tibnin in the Bint Jbeil district.

Sun, May 10, 4:01 PM (Palestine Time)

Khan Yunis Investigations Chief among Three Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza

Israeli drone strikes killed three Palestinians, including a senior police official, as attacks continued across the Gaza Strip.

Khan Yunis Investigations Chief among Three Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza

Sun, May 10, 1:12 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Liberation in a Time of Genocide and Imperial War

 

The younger generation, particularly those most educated and committed, will have to confront these questions, challenges, and the most effective strategies of organization and resistance.

Read the latest article by Awad Abdelfattah.

Palestinian Liberation in a Time of Genocide and Imperial War

Sun, May 10, 1:04 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Strikes and Shelling Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • An Israeli drone targeted the town of Qatrani in the Jezzine district.
  • Injuries were reported in an Israeli airstrike targeting a Civil Defense ambulance point in Ain al-Mazrab in the town of Tibnin.
  • Israeli artillery shelling targeted the town of Srifa.
  • A rocket barrage targeted Israeli army positions in the eastern sector.
  • Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Majdal Selm.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Command Center and Troop Gatherings

HEZBOLLAH:

  • We targeted a command headquarters belonging to the enemy army in the city of Khiam with two attack drones and achieved a confirmed hit.
  • Islamic Resistance targeted with artillery shells a gathering of enemy army vehicles and soldiers near the municipality of Khiam.

Sources Deny Resistance Sought Talks with Lebanese Authorities

POLITICAL SOURCES TO AL-MAYADEEN:

  • The resistance categorically denies reports claiming it requested opening channels of communication with official Lebanese authorities.
  • Lebanese authorities are giving Israel and the United States an opportunity to impose their conditions by refusing to benefit from the Islamabad process.

Iran Announces Arrests of Mossad-Linked Cells

IRANIAN MINISTRY OF INTELLIGENCE:

Two Mossad-affiliated terrorist cells were uncovered and dismantled in West Azerbaijan and Alborz provinces.

IRANIAN MINISTRY OF SECURITY:

  • Small drones, a private transport vehicle, quantities of weapons, ammunition, and Starlink devices were seized from terrorists.
  • Members of the two cells were arrested before carrying out a terrorist operation against sensitive sites and an assassination attempt in Tehran.

Palestinian Health Ministry Reports Casualties in Gaza

PALESTINIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH: One martyr and four injuries were reported from Israeli occupation forces’ fire in the Gaza Strip within the past 24 hours.

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelling targeted north of Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Never Submit

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN:

  • The Iranian people will never submit to their enemies.
  • Talking about negotiations does not mean surrender, but rather securing Iran’s rights and defending its national interests.

Oil Executives Warn of Rapid Decline in Global Supplies

ARAMCO CEO: The world has lost about one billion barrels of oil in the past two months.

BLOOMBERG: The Iran war is depleting oil stocks at an unprecedented rate as Gulf oil flows shrink and inventories dwindle.

Sun, May 10, 1:10 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel’s Abduction of Ávila, Abu Keshek Exposes Zionist Project’s True Face

The Zionist project — illegitimate, colonial, and increasingly exposed — is cracking under the weight of its own crimes. The world is watching. History is watching.

Read the latest article by Michael Leonardi.

Israel’s Abduction of Ávila, Abu Keshek Exposes Zionist Project’s True Face

Sun, May 10, 11:27 AM (Palestine Time)

Iran Warns of Strong Response to Any Attack or Sanctions

SHAKARCHI: Any country that takes action against Iran will face a decisive response from our armed forces.

REZAEI: Starting today, the period of restraint has ended, and any attack on our ships will be met with a strong and decisive response from Iran against American ships and bases.

IRANIAN ARMY: Countries that impose sanctions on Iran alongside the United States will face difficulties passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Strikes across Southern Lebanon Leave Multiple Casualties

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • An Israeli drone targeted the town of Mansouri in the Tyre district.
  • Five people were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a poultry feed factory on the road to the town of Al-Ramadiyah in the Tyre district.
  • An Israeli drone strike targeted a poultry feed factory on the road to the town of Al-Ramadiyah in the Tyre district.
  • An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al-Sama’iyah.
  • Twenty-six martyrs were reported in one day as a result of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.

LEBANESE MINISTRY OF HEALTH: One martyr and 13 wounded, including six children and two women, were reported in the Israeli aggression on the town of Bedyas in the Tyre district.

Iran Says Attacked Cargo Ship Was American-Owned

FARS NEWS AGENCY: An informed source said the cargo ship attacked near the coast of Qatar was sailing under the US flag and owned by the United States.

Pakistan Mediation Effort Reportedly Causing Friction with UAE

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Pakistan is trying to help end the war in Iran, but the effort is creating tensions with the United Arab Emirates.

Israeli Media Reveals Details of Secret Iraq Base

MAARIV:

  • Shortly before the end of the operation, a dramatic operational incident occurred, ending without injuries but causing damage to two Air Force helicopters.
  • It can now be reported that the secret base in Iraq was intended to support rescue teams and commando units such as Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal.

Ehud Barak Says War Is Strategic Failure

EHUD BARAK:

  • There is no doubt Netanyahu dragged Trump into the war, but through selling illusions, just as he sells illusions to Israelis.
  • The fact that Hezbollah remains present two and a half years after the outbreak of war represents a strategic failure for the government.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Bulldozer in Deir Siryan

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted a D9 bulldozer belonging to the Israeli enemy army at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a swoop attack and achieved a confirmed hit.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • One martyr and several wounded were reported after Israeli shelling targeted a group of citizens in Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip.
  • Israeli warships opened fire off the coast of Gaza City.
  • Injuries were reported after Israeli bombing targeted a group of citizens in Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip.
  • Israeli aggression targeted Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip with an airstrike.
  • Israeli artillery shelling targeted northeast of Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.

Israeli Health Ministry Reports Injuries from Hezbollah Fire

ISRAELI MINISTRY OF HEALTH: Twelve injuries were recorded from Hezbollah fire yesterday.

Sat, May 9, 11:56 PM (Palestine Time)

IRGC Warns American Targets and Ships Remain in Crosshairs

MAJID MOUSAVI: Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guard said Iranian missiles and drones are aimed at American targets in the region and enemy ships.

REVOLUTIONARY GUARD NAVY: Any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels will be followed by a fierce attack against a US center in the region and enemy ships.

Axios Reports New Talks to End Iran War

AXIOS: Rubio and Witkoff met with the Qatari Prime Minister in Miami today as part of efforts to reach an agreement to end the war in Iran.

Israeli Interceptor Missiles Fired toward Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA: A number of interceptor missiles were launched a short time ago from northern Israel toward southern Lebanon.

Israeli Drone Strike Injures Palestinian in Southern Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN: One person was injured by a bomb dropped from an Israeli drone in the Al-Shakoush area north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Sun, May 10, 1:10 PM (Palestine Time)

How The US Blockaded Itself In The Strait Of Hormuz – Analysis

It will take at least three months for the Iranian economy to start truly suffering from the US’s blockade strategy, but such a long-term economic pressure plan was always going to impact the US and its allies way more.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

How The US Blockaded Itself In The Strait Of Hormuz – Analysis

Sat, May 9, 10:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Mass Rallies in Tehran Stress Unity amid Escalation

IRAN: Mass rallies in Tehran’s Revolution Square emphasized unity in the face of the aggression.

Hezbollah Intensifies Attacks on Israeli Forces and Vehicles

HEZBOLLAH:

  • We targeted a gathering of occupation soldiers at a helicopter landing pad in the settlement of Shlomi with a swoop-down missile.
  • Islamic Resistance targeted a gathering of occupation army soldiers at the Jal Al-Alam site with a swoop attack.
  • We targeted an Israeli army communications Hummer in the town of Bayada with two missiles, and it was seen burning.
Sat, May 9, 10:16 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Flotilla Activists Expected to Be Deported after Illegal Israeli Detention

Israel is expected to release and deport two Gaza flotilla activists illegally detained after Israeli occupation forces intercepted their aid vessel in international waters.

Gaza Flotilla Activists Expected to Be Deported after Illegal Israeli Detention

Sat, May 9, 9:53 PM (Palestine Time)

Peru Opens Investigation against Israeli Soldier over Gaza War Crimes

Peruvian prosecutors opened a war crimes investigation into an Israeli soldier accused of involvement in Gaza destruction operations.

Peru Opens Investigation against Israeli Soldier over Gaza War Crimes

Sat, May 9, 9:30 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Northern Gaza amid Growing Health Crisis

Israeli strikes killed more Palestinians in Gaza as health officials warned of collapsing medical conditions and rising deaths.

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Northern Gaza amid Growing Health Crisis

Sat, May 9, 9:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media Warns Hezbollah Drones Becoming Major Threat

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • The Israeli army is supplying soldiers in Lebanon with smart binoculars to counter Hezbollah’s booby-trapped drones.
  • i24 News reported that the initiative remains in Hezbollah’s hands through drones, which pose a major challenge to army forces.
  • Quoting the occupation army: Booby-trapped drones have become the most serious threat to our forces in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Targets Merkava Tank in Al-Bayada

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE: We targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayada with a swoop-down missile and achieved a confirmed hit.

Israeli Media Reports Sirens and Rocket Fire in Galilee

ISRAELI MEDIA:

  • Sirens sounded in the settlements of Rosh Hanikra, Shlomi, Liman, Ya’ara, and Mitzvah in the Western Galilee.
  • Rockets were fired from Lebanon toward the settlement of Baram in the Western Galilee.
  • Sirens also sounded in the settlement of Baram in the Upper Galilee.

Ehud Barak Says Northern Battle Is a Failure

EHUD BARAK: The battle in the north is a failure for Netanyahu, and it is good that we withdrew from Lebanon.

Hamas Highlights Continued Detention of Palestinian Women Prisoners

HAMAS: The continued detention of 87 Palestinian female prisoners, including pregnant women, sick women, and minors, reveals the fascist face of the occupation.

Israeli Reserve General Says War Objectives Unmet

CHANNEL 15, QUOTING YITZHAK BRIK: “We haven’t achieved any of our objectives, and our situation is worse than it was at the beginning of the war.”

Sat, May 9, 7:36 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Strikes and Shelling Intensify across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

  • The Israeli occupation army carried out bombings on the outskirts of the towns of Mays al-Jabal and Aitaroun in southern Lebanon.
  • An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in the Nabatieh district.
  • Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Bedyas in the Tyre district.
  • An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Safad al-Batikh in the Bint Jbeil district.
  • Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike on the city of Nabatieh.
  • Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Kfarman, Barashit, and Safad al-Batikh.

Israeli Raid on Saksakieh Kills Seven

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Seven martyrs, including a child, and 15 wounded were reported in an Israeli enemy raid on the town of Saksakieh in the Sidon district of southern Lebanon.

Israeli Media Says Hezbollah Maintaining War of Attrition

CHANNEL 12: Hezbollah has succeeded in keeping the Israeli army in a constant state of defense and attrition.

Iranian Ambassador Praises China’s Support

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA: The Chinese were friends of Iran in difficult times, rushed to our aid, and stood by our people.

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