ISRAELI MEDIA: Seven soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon this evening.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Tayr Debba and Sarbin in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Announces Strike on Merkava Tank

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Rashaf with a swoop-down missile, claiming a confirmed hit.

Iranian Officials Issue New Warnings

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Quoting Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani, the agency said the achievements of the Steadfastness Flotilla continue dismantling what he described as “falsified freedoms” in Western civilization.

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• The Deputy Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that Trump should not assume he can reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying forces previously declared defeated would respond forcefully.
• Iranian television, citing the “Handala” hacker group, reported threats of cyberattacks against the digital infrastructure of states involved in future aggression.
• Mass rallies were also held in Tehran’s Revolution Square in support of Iran’s leadership and armed forces.

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY:

• A source said the Pakistani mediator in Tehran is working to bridge gaps between negotiating texts.
• Tasnim, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported that the Americans again presented a new text to Iran through the Pakistani mediator.
• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi is facilitating message exchanges between Tehran and Washington. Continued message exchanges between Tehran and Washington have been publicly acknowledged in recent weeks.

Iranian Presidency Stresses Dialogue and Regional Coordination

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY:

• President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations, diplomatic initiatives, and regional security developments were reviewed during meetings with Naqvi.
• Pezeshkian stressed the need to continue dialogue and strengthen cooperation and coordination among Islamic countries.
• Ebrahim Azizi said the era of trusting American diplomacy is over.
• The Foreign Ministry said Abbas Araqchi received an invitation from China, in its capacity as Security Council president, to participate in a UN-related meeting in New York.

Hezbollah Announces New Operations in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a second bulldozer brought to remove previously hit vehicles in Hadatha with a swoop attack.
• Resistance fighters targeted a D9 bulldozer with a loitering strike and a Merkava tank with rocket-propelled grenades near Hadatha Pond, claiming confirmed hits.
• Hezbollah also said it confronted an Israeli force advancing toward Haddatha from the Al-Baydar area.

Israeli Media Reports Brigade Commander Seriously Wounded

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports said the commander of the Israeli army’s 401st Brigade was seriously wounded while conducting a situation assessment meeting in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes launched two raids targeting the towns of Shaqra and Deir Antar in southern Lebanon.

A report says Israeli authorities monitored foreign journalists and used critical reporting to justify entry bans.

Israeli Police Build Files on Foreign Journalists, Recommend Bans – Report

Human Rights Watch warned Gaza remains in crisis as aid restrictions, killings and infrastructure collapse continue.

Six Months after Ceasefire, Gaza Faces Renewed Famine Threat – HRW

CANADA:

The Canadian Foreign Minister said scenes shown in Ben-Gvir’s video were “extremely disturbing” and completely unacceptable.

Canada announced the summoning of the Israeli ambassador over the mistreatment of civilians aboard the flotilla bound for Gaza.

BELGIUM: Belgian authorities summoned the Israeli ambassador following what were described as deeply disturbing scenes involving flotilla activists.

SPAIN: Spain’s Foreign Minister summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires following what was described as the brutal treatment of Freedom Flotilla members.

REUTERS: The Dutch Foreign Minister summoned Israel’s ambassador over what was described as unacceptable treatment of flotilla activists.

AFP: Germany described Israel’s treatment of Freedom Flotilla activists as unacceptable.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Kan Channel reported the diplomatic pressure campaign is widening as more Israeli ambassadors are summoned following Ben-Gvir’s handling of flotilla activists.

Hezbollah Drone Attacks Intensify Pressure on Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted Israeli artillery positions in Yaroun with a squadron of attack drones.
• Israeli media reported Hezbollah appears to have used a drone carrying shrapnel in an attack on Ras al-Naqoura in southern Lebanon.
• Maariv’s military analyst said Hezbollah identified the commander of the Israeli army’s 401st Brigade during a visit to an engineering battalion and targeted him with a drone.
• Walla reported the drone that struck the 401st Brigade commander’s headquarters in Dibil was launched from a distance of 15–20 kilometers.
• Channel 12 said a Hezbollah drone penetrated anti-drone defense systems and struck the commander’s headquarters.
• Channel 14 reported sharp criticism of the Israeli army, saying ground forces failed to adequately prepare for the growing drone threat.

Hezbollah said Israeli forces withdrew from Hadatha after intense clashes and a drone strike wounded senior officers.

Hezbollah Forces Israeli Withdrawal from Hadatha, Commander Wounded

A video posted by Itamar Ben-Gvir showing detained Global Sumud activists sparked widespread international criticism.

Italy and France summoned Israeli ambassadors while Israeli officials publicly criticized Ben-Gvir’s conduct.

More than 430 activists remain detained following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

‘Welcome to Israel’ – Ben-Gvir Video of Detained Flotilla Activists Triggers Backlash

REUTERS: France summoned Israel’s ambassador over the treatment of Gaza Freedom Flotilla passengers.

Hamas Holds Israel Responsible for Freedom Flotilla Activists

HAMAS:

• The movement called on the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to document violations committed against Freedom Flotilla activists.
• Hamas said Israel bears full responsibility for the safety of activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla and demanded their immediate release.
• The movement said scenes of abuse and humiliation overseen by Ben-Gvir during the detention of activists reflected what it described as the conduct of occupation leaders.

Prisoners’ Office Condemns Treatment of Activists

PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE: Humiliating, torturing, detaining, and transferring solidarity activists to Ashdod port forms part of what it described as Israel’s policy of isolating Palestinians.

Italy Condemns Ben-Gvir’s Conduct

ITALY:

• Italian officials described Ben-Gvir’s conduct toward flotilla activists as “unacceptable.”
• Italy said it expects an apology from Israel regarding the treatment of the activists.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Siddiqin.
• Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Kfar.

Lebanon Death Toll Continues to Rise

LEBANON:

• The Ministry of Health said the cumulative toll from the aggression since March 2 has reached 3,073 martyrs and 9,362 wounded.
• The Lebanese News Agency reported five martyrs and two wounded following an enemy raid targeting homes in the town of Doueir.

Iran Criticizes Flotilla Response, Reports Hormuz Activity

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Israel is detaining ships carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza.
• Gharibabadi said the United States sanctions flotilla activists and then labels such coordination “security.”
• He said under this logic, food and medicine become threats, helping those in distress becomes a crime, and siege is described as defense.
• Fars News Agency, citing the Revolutionary Guard Navy Command, said 26 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz during the past 24 hours under the coordination and security of Revolutionary Guard naval forces.

Gaza Health Ministry Updates Casualty Figures

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:

The death toll from the war on Gaza rose to 72,773 martyrs and 172,723 wounded.

One martyr and 16 wounded arrived at hospitals during the last 24 hours.

Message Issued on Raisi Anniversary

IRAN: A message was issued on the second anniversary of the martyrdom of former President Ebrahim Raisi.

Israel’s parliament is set to vote on dissolving itself on Wednesday, exposing deep coalition fractures and potentially accelerating Netanyahu’s political crisis.

Read the key takeaways and the full report here:

Knesset Dissolution Vote Explained: What It Means for Netanyahu and Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Channel 14 reported that a bill to dissolve the Knesset passed its preliminary reading with support from 110 lawmakers and no opposition votes.
• Channel 12 said the coalition, in agreement with Haredi parties, allowed the measure proposed by Blue and White to advance.
• Reports said both coalition and opposition parties backed the move.
• Channel 7 also reported that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu held what was described as a “long and dramatic” phone call.

Iran Signals Concern over Renewed Conflict

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is expected to address the nation regarding what officials described as enemy efforts to initiate a new round of war.
• Iranian television reported that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi arrived in Tehran.

IRNA, citing diplomatic sources, said Naqvi returned to Tehran for his second visit in less than a week.

Hamas Condemns Somaliland Normalization Move

HAMAS: The movement strongly rejected and condemned reports that Somaliland intends to proceed with normalization measures involving Israel.

Russia and China Issue Joint Strategic Statement

AL MAYADEEN:

• A joint statement said Russia reaffirmed its commitment to the “One China” principle.
• Moscow and Beijing called on the International Atomic Energy Agency to examine plans by non-nuclear European countries to acquire nuclear weapons.
• The two countries also expressed concern over such plans and said attacks, assassinations of heads of state, and efforts to encourage regime change violate the UN Charter.

Israeli Activity Reported in Southern Syria

SYRIA: Local sources said an Israeli military patrol entered the town of Kodna in southern Quneitra countryside and established a checkpoint.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Doueir and areas between Burj Rahal and Abbasiyeh in southern Lebanon.

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the southern Lebanese town of Ghandouriyeh.

Hezbollah Announces Rocket Attack on Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy vehicles and soldiers in the town of Dibil with a rocket barrage.

China and Russia Reject Hegemony in Joint Statement

AL MAYADEEN: A joint Chinese-Russian statement said unilateralism in international affairs, hegemony, and coercive policies are unacceptable.

Iran Warns of Stronger Response to Future Attacks

IRAN:

• The Revolutionary Guard said that despite being attacked by what it described as the full capabilities of one of the world’s most heavily equipped militaries, Iran had not used all of its own capabilities.
• The Guard warned that any renewed aggression against Iran would trigger crushing strikes in unexpected locations.
• Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah said Tehran remains open to negotiations within the framework of national interests, stressing that Iran is a country of dialogue, “not surrender.”

Financial Times Warns of Global Supply Shortages

FINANCIAL TIMES:

• The newspaper reported that reduced supplies of raw materials for the chemical fertilizer sector could lower global food production.
• It said shortages now extend beyond energy and include helium, methanol, phosphates, urea, ammonia, and sulfur.
• The report warned that declining inventories could lead to an era of real shortages in essential goods and supply chains.

Israeli attacks struck multiple areas across Gaza overnight, causing casualties and worsening already catastrophic conditions.

Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza Overnight amid Growing Humanitarian Collapse

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Walla reported that the UAE leadership is under intense pressure and fears a US-Iran agreement that may not align with its interests.
• The outlet said the UAE has intensified operational security coordination in recent days within assessments involving the Israeli army and CENTCOM.
• Walla also reported that the commander of the Israeli army’s 401st Brigade and other soldiers were injured in a drone explosion inside a house in southern Lebanon.

Xi Warns against Global Instability, Calls for Diplomacy

CHINA:

• Xi Jinping stressed the need for a complete ceasefire, warning that reigniting conflict is unacceptable and emphasizing continued negotiations.
• Xi told Vladimir Putin that the world risks sliding into the “law of the jungle.”

AL-MAYADEEN’s correspondent in Beijing reported that more than 90 percent of trade between China and Russia is now conducted in local currencies and that around 40 agreements are expected to be signed during Xi and Putin’s meetings.

Russia Signals Readiness to Support US-Iran Talks

RUSSIA: Deputy Foreign Minister told TASS that Moscow is prepared to provide assistance in negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Earthquake Reported in Southern Iran

IRAN: FARS NEWS AGENCY reported that a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Hormozgan province and was felt in Qeshm, Hormoz, and areas of Bandar Abbas.

Trump to Attend G7 amid Tensions

UNITED STATES:

• AXIOS reported that Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France despite tensions with allies.
• Trump said the war with Iran would end “very quickly.”
• Israeli media quoted unnamed sources saying there was frustration after expectations for a stronger confrontation with Iran were not met.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on the town of Haboush.
• A hostile Israeli airstrike also targeted the town of Tura in the Tyre district.

A congressional assessment detailed extensive US aircraft losses and raised questions over costs and operational vulnerabilities.

42 Aircraft Shut Down – Shocking Congress Report Details US Setbacks in Iran

UNITED STATES:

• A Congressional Research Service report said 42 American aircraft were lost or damaged during the war with Iran.
• The report said losses included seven KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, with two destroyed and five damaged.

Araqchi Warns of ‘Bigger Surprises’ in Future Confrontation

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Abbas Araqchi said lessons learned from the recent confrontation mean any return to the battlefield would bring “much bigger surprises.”
• Araqchi also said it had now been officially confirmed that Iranian forces became the first in the world to shoot down the advanced F-35 fighter jet.

Hezbollah Announces New Attacks in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayada with a rocket barrage.
• Resistance fighters also said they clashed with an Israeli force attempting to advance toward the vicinity of Haddatha town square and inflicted casualties.

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Army Radio reported that a Hezbollah operative opened fire on an officer in the Qouzah area of southern Lebanon, killing him instantly before withdrawing from the scene.
• Kan Channel said the operation took place only 2.5 kilometers from the border in an area under Israeli control.
• Maariv reported gunfire was heard during the ambush near the Zar’it settlement.
• Channel 14 described it as “a very difficult day” in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Announces Series of Attacks on Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said fighters targeted a Drone Dome jamming device in Rashaf with a dive-bombing operation, achieving a confirmed hit.
• Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation vehicles and soldiers at Randa height in Naqoura with artillery shells.
• At 18:30, fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation vehicles in the Iskenderun area with a drone strike.
• At 18:25, a squadron of attack drones targeted occupation vehicles and soldiers near the port of Naqoura.
• Resistance fighters also targeted an Israeli army bulldozer east of the Khiam detention center with a swoop attack.

Israeli Proposal on Hezbollah Disarmament Reported

ISRAELI MEDIA: i24 News reported Israel proposed during talks with Lebanon the establishment of a joint military operations room under American supervision aimed at disarming Hezbollah.

Israeli Attacks Continue in Gaza and Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted Zawtar al-Sharqiyah.
• Israeli airstrike targeted Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.

US Vice President Says Iran Talks Offer New Opportunity

US MEDIA:

• The US Vice President said he could not guarantee negotiations with Iran would succeed but expressed hope for a positive outcome.
• He said Washington has an opportunity to reshape relations with Iran after 47 years of tensions.
• He added that the president authorized negotiations as evidence of good-faith intentions.

Iran restored key missile infrastructure and adapted battlefield tactics, raising questions about the long-term impact of US attacks.

‘US Flight Tactics Too Predictable’, Officials Say as Iran Regains Missile Capabilities

ISRAELI MEDIA: Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced that the president of Somaliland decided to establish an embassy in occupied Jerusalem.

Israeli Strikes and Rocket Fire Continue in Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Labaya in the Western Bekaa.
• A barrage of rockets was launched toward an Israeli occupation army gathering in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon.

Israeli Navy Fires Warning Shots at Freedom Flotilla

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that Israeli forces fired warning shots toward several Freedom Flotilla vessels, claiming they “did not cooperate.”

Trump Signals Uncertainty on Further Iran Strikes

UNITED STATES:

• Donald Trump said many people tell him the war with Iran is unpopular, but claimed he believes it remains “very popular.”
• Trump added that another strike on Iran may be necessary, saying: “I’m not sure.”

Israeli Minister Threatens Türkiye

OCCUPIED PALESTINE:

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar said he hopes Türkiye does not choose “the path of war” with Israel and warned of severe consequences in the event of conflict.

Reports Highlight Regional and Political Fallout

NEWSWEEK: The war involving Iran is placing Saudi Arabia on a collision course with what was described as a growing Israel-UAE axis.

UAE DEFENSE MINISTRY: Authorities said six drones had been detected and dealt with over the last 48 hours.

POLITICO: Polling suggested support from Trump or specific interest groups could provoke negative reactions for midterm candidates.

FOREIGN POLICY:

• The publication said Iran was viewed as a “pariah state” one hundred days ago but is now dominating online discourse.
• Foreign Policy added that Iran is winning what it described as the battle for public opinion.