Hezbollah announced multiple operations, claiming Israeli forces remain unable to secure gains despite months of fighting in South Lebanon.

Hezbollah Ambushes Israeli Force, Signals New Strategy in South Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• One Israeli soldier was reported killed and five others wounded, some critically, in two separate incidents.
• Israeli media also reported four rocket launches crossing from Lebanon toward frontline positions on the northern border.
• Authorities evacuated the port of Acre and closed the city’s market amid fears of Hezbollah attacks on the area.

Hezbollah Reports Heavy Fighting on Dbayn, Yahmar Fronts

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of Yahmar al-Shaqif with a rocket barrage.
• The movement also announced artillery and rocket attacks against Israeli forces in the Arid Dbayn area, claiming damage to two Merkava tanks and the withdrawal of the targeted force.
• Hezbollah further said it targeted military infrastructure in the settlement of Karmiel with a rocket barrage.
• The movement stated that Israeli forces suffered significant losses during ongoing confrontations and remain unable to establish control over the targeted towns, operating instead on their outskirts.

Fierce Clashes Reported on Dbayn Axis

AL-MAYADEEN: Correspondents reported intense clashes between resistance fighters and Israeli forces on the Dbayn axis, with resistance fighters targeting a Merkava tank during the fighting.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted the towns of Haboush, Shoukin, and Kfarjouz.
• An Israeli drone strike also targeted Deir Qanoun al-Nahr.
• Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Tibnin, Qabrikha, Touline, Barashit, and Qaqaiyat al-Jisr.

Israeli Shelling Targets Gaza City

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelling targeted areas east of the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes targeting the towns of Mansouri in the Tyre district and Biriqah in the Nabatieh district.
• An Israeli drone strike also targeted the town of Deir Amas.

Israeli Shelling Targets Eastern Khan Younis

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli artillery shelling targeted eastern areas of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Iranian TV Details Draft Islamabad Understanding

IRANIAN TV:

• Iranian television reported that the unofficial Islamabad framework remains unfinished and has not yet been finalized.
• According to the report, one of the central provisions under discussion is the release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets within 60 days.
• The broadcaster said the draft also includes provisions related to the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, including navigation routes, maritime service fees, security arrangements, and environmental compensation mechanisms.
• Iranian television further reported that the draft would grant Iran authority over determining the nature of vessels transiting the strait and would redefine rules governing passage through the waterway.

IRGC Official: Iran Has the Upper Hand

IRGC:  Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guard for political affairs, said Iran is the victor in the current confrontation and that the United States is on a path of decline.

Hezbollah struck Safad and other Israeli military targets as clashes intensified amid continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon.

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Hezbollah Strikes Safad – Here Is the Latest from the Lebanon Front

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Channel 13 reported widespread panic among hundreds of beachgoers in Nahariya after rockets fired from Lebanon landed in the area.
• i24NEWS said rocket fire from Lebanon continued and noted that Nahariya was targeted for the first time in three weeks.
• The Israeli army spokesperson said sirens were activated in northern areas and that the incident is under investigation.

Hezbollah Destroys Military Vehicle near Yahmar al-Shaqif

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it destroyed an Israeli “Yaghi” military vehicle on the outskirts of Yahmar al-Shaqif using an Ababil attack drone.

Clashes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Sources told Al-Mayadeen that clashes remain ongoing in Yahmar al-Shaqif, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Dbaybine, and the vicinity of Ghandouriya.
• The sources said Israeli forces continue trying to advance in an area between three and five kilometers from the border but have failed to establish positions inside villages due to sustained resistance fire.
• According to the sources, Israeli troops attempted to exploit the terrain around Yahmar al-Shaqif and the Beaufort Castle area to outflank resistance positions but were unable to secure control.
• The sources added that the area has been subjected to dozens of airstrikes and concentrated artillery shelling since yesterday.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Touline.
• Additional airstrikes struck the city of Nabatieh.

Lebanese Health Ministry Updates Casualty Figures

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has risen to 3,371 martyrs and 10,129 wounded.

Iran Warns against Interference in Hormuz Transit Controls

IRAN:

• Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned that any military action aimed at interfering with Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz or disrupting maritime regulations would be targeted by Iranian forces.
• The headquarters added that violations of those regulations could seriously endanger the safe passage of vessels through the waterway.

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Censorship Unabated: Meta Shuts Down Palestine Chronicle Account, Then Reverses Decision

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said its fighters ambushed an Israeli force attempting to advance toward the outskirts of Dbayn and detonated an explosive device against it.
• The movement said resistance fighters later engaged Israeli forces in two clashes using medium and light weapons, forcing them to retreat.
• Hezbollah also announced that it targeted two Merkava tanks on the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with guided missiles and struck a third advancing force with another guided missile.
• The movement further said it targeted the Shomira barracks with a drone attack.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Kfarhamam.
• Another Israeli airstrike struck the town of Toul in the Nabatieh district.

Rocket Fire Triggers Sirens across Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens sounded in Nahariya and several settlements in the Western Galilee following a rocket barrage launched from Lebanon.
• Additional sirens were activated in Safed, reportedly for the first time in a month and a half.

Injuries Reported in Gaza City Shelling

AL-MAYADEEN: Several people were injured after Israeli shelling targeted a group of civilians near the Al-Samar intersection in central Gaza City.

Seven Palestinians were injured in a settler attack near Nablus as violence against Palestinian communities continued across the West Bank.

Settlers Wound Seven Palestinians near Nablus as Israeli Forces Block Medics

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Channel 13 reported fierce battles in areas of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces have entered for the first time.
• Sirens continued to sound along the northern front, while additional alerts were activated in Metula over fears of drone infiltration.
• Israeli media also reported that a helicopter exploded in a military area near Shomera in the Western Galilee.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes attacked the towns of Al-Shahabiya, Arnoun, Jebchit, and Blat.
• An Israeli drone strike also targeted the town of Jebchit in the Nabatieh district.

Lebanese Army Reports Two Soldiers Seriously Wounded

LEBANESE ARMY: Two soldiers were seriously wounded after an Israeli drone targeted their vehicle on the road to the town of Abba in the Nabatieh district.

Israeli Forces Demolish Buildings in Northern Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli forces demolished residential buildings east of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.

Oman Issues Maritime Warning

REUTERS: Citing Oman’s Maritime Security Center, Reuters reported that vessels were urged to exercise caution after a floating object suspected to be a sea mine was spotted in western Omani territorial waters.

Iran Reports Continued Traffic through Hormuz

IRANIAN TV: Twenty commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours with the coordination and permission of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.

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‘No Eids After This Pain’ – Gaza Survivors Reflect on Another Eid under Genocide

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted the town of Kfour in the Nabatieh district.
• Correspondents reported that Israeli forces have been unable to advance due to sustained resistance fire targeting troop concentrations and movement routes.
• Al-Mayadeen said clashes remain ongoing across an operations zone extending roughly 3 to 5 kilometers from the Palestinian border, with Israeli forces unable to establish a foothold inside the targeted villages.
• The report added that Israeli forces are attempting to exploit the terrain to maneuver around resistance positions, similar to what occurred in Yahmar al-Shaqif near Beaufort Castle.
• The villages of Yahmar al-Shaqif, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Dbaybine, and areas around Ghandouriya remain active battle zones, while Israeli forces continue to bombard the region with airstrikes and artillery fire.

Israeli Patrol Reportedly Enters Area in Southern Syria

LOCAL SOURCES: Sources in Quneitra reported that an Israeli patrol entered the road connecting the town of Kodna and the village of Al-Asbah in southern Syria.

Sirens Sound in Western Galilee

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded in Shomera, Even Menachem, and Zar’it in the Western Galilee amid fears of drone infiltration.

Iran Says Border Infiltration Attempt Foiled

IRAN:

• Border Guard Commander Ali Akbar Javidan said Iranian forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by members of what he described as a hostile group along the country’s western border.
• Javidan said two members of the group were killed, while others were reportedly wounded and fled into a neighboring country.

Israeli strike kills Dr. Jamal Abu Aoun, head of anesthesia at Gaza’s Yafa Hospital, amid ongoing ceasefire violations.

Israeli Strike Kills Dr. Jamal Abu Aoun, Head of Anesthesia at Gaza’s Yafa Hospital

The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah announced a new series of operations targeting northern Israel early Saturday, launching rocket salvos toward the settlement of Kiryat Shmona and the Meron base, one of Israel’s key military facilities for monitoring and managing aerial operations in the Upper Galilee.

Hezbollah Strikes Kiryat Shmona, Meron amid Growing Israeli Casualties

HAMAS: The movement condemned the European Union’s decision to expand sanctions against Hamas and the Islamic Jihad Movement, describing the measure as unjust and biased in favor of the Israeli occupation.

Israeli Strike Targets Police Position in Deir al-Balah

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Casualties were reported after an Israeli airstrike targeted a police station north of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
• The strike also targeted a police checkpoint near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the city.

Hezbollah Reports Ambush near Ghandouriya

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said its fighters ambushed an Israeli force attempting to advance toward the eastern outskirts of Ghandouriya.
• The movement said explosive devices were detonated against the force before it was targeted with artillery shells and rocket barrages.
• Hezbollah added that Israeli forces later withdrew their casualties under heavy smoke cover and subsequently launched airstrikes and artillery shelling on the surrounding area.
• The movement also announced a rocket barrage targeting the Kiryat Shmona settlement.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Nabatieh District

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Kfar Rumman in the Nabatieh district.
• A second Israeli airstrike also targeted the town of Kfar Tebnit.

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AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes targeted the towns of Kfar Tebnit, Frun, Kfardounine, Ansar, and Zibdin in the Nabatieh district.
• Israeli artillery shelling also targeted the Ali al-Taher heights.
• Injuries were reported after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the town of Haboush.
• Additional injuries were reported following an Israeli airstrike near Nabatieh Governmental Hospital.

Channel 12 Reports Overnight Rocket Fire

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that approximately 15 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern areas overnight.

Hegseth: US Able to Resume War with Iran

UNITED STATES: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States remains “fully capable” of resuming military operations against Iran.

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ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that a rocket launched from Lebanon fell in the middle of Kiryat Shmona.

Pentagon Describes Lebanon-Israel Talks as ‘Productive’

PENTAGON:

• The Pentagon said Lebanese and Israeli military delegations held what it described as productive talks focused on building practical frameworks for regional security and stability.
• The Department of Defense said the discussions would feed into the political track led by the State Department, which is expected to resume next week.
• The Pentagon also reiterated its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying the country should be free of “non-state armed groups.”
• It added that Washington places great importance on its strategic partnerships with both the Lebanese and Israeli armies.

White House Meeting Concludes

AL-MAYADEEN: A White House official told the network that the “operations room” meeting concluded after approximately two hours.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Kfar Tebnit

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the town of Kfar Tebnit in the Nabatieh district.

Hegseth Warns against Dominance in the Pacific

UNITED STATES:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said domination of the Pacific Ocean by any power would destabilize the regional balance and added that no country, including China, should be able to impose control over it.

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Beyond the Veil of Propaganda: The Realities of Iranian Society

AL-MAYADEEN:

• A White House official told Al-Mayadeen that the “operations room” meeting concluded after approximately two hours.
• Al-Mayadeen also reported that Lebanese-American-Israeli military negotiations at the Pentagon ended after more than nine hours.
• Quoting an official Lebanese source, the network said the Israeli delegation refused to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory and insisted on the dismantling of Hezbollah.
• The same source said the Lebanese military delegation continued to press for a ceasefire but failed to secure an Israeli commitment to one.

Hezbollah Announces New Operations against Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted gatherings of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in Al-Bayada and Rashaf with rocket barrages.
• The movement also announced a drone strike targeting a Hummer vehicle in Naqoura.
• Hezbollah further said it targeted the Iron Dome platform at the Ras al-Naqoura site with Ababil attack drones.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike on Ali al-Taher hill in the Nabatieh district.
• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Harouf and Jebchit.

Lebanese Health Ministry Reports Casualties in Tyre

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Eleven people, including a paramedic, were killed and eight wounded in Israeli attacks on the Tyre district.

Israeli Shelling Continues in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelled areas north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israeli artillery also targeted eastern Khan Younis.

Reuters: US and Cuba Hold Security Discussions

REUTERS: Citing a US official, Reuters reported that General Donovan held brief discussions on operational security with the Cuban delegation.

The United Nations, Palestinian officials and Germany have criticized Israeli plans to expand military control over Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli occupation forces should move from controlling roughly 60 percent of the territory to 70 percent.

‘100% of Gaza Belongs to Palestinians’ – UN Challenges Israel as Attacks Intensify

CBS:

• US President Donald Trump said he is preparing to make a “final determination” on a potential agreement with Iran after outlining a series of conditions he said Tehran must meet.
• Trump stated that Iran must permanently forgo nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must be immediately reopened to unrestricted international shipping.
• Iranian outlet Fars responded by saying Trump’s remarks included provisions that contradict the text currently under discussion between the two sides.

Hezbollah Announces Broad Wave of Attacks on Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted an Israeli artillery position in Khirbet Ma’ar with a drone.
• The movement also announced drone attacks on Israeli soldiers near the Netu’a settlement, the Malkiya site, and the Yiftah barracks.
• Hezbollah further reported attacks on Israeli vehicles and soldiers at the riverbank in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, in Yahmar al-Shaqif, on the outskirts of Yahmar al-Shaqif, and at Al-Ajal hill using rocket barrages and swarms of attack drones.

Israeli Attacks Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the town of Blat.
• Israeli forces also attacked the town of Dbayn.
• Israeli warplanes later struck Blat in the Marjeyoun district and targeted the town of Yater.

Israeli Officer Seriously Wounded

ISRAELI MEDIA: Army Radio reported that an Israeli officer was seriously wounded in an incident inside an army post in the Lebanese border area.

One Killed in Gaza City Strike

AL-MAYADEEN: One martyr and several wounded were reported after an attack targeting a group of civilians in the courtyard of a house near the Palmyra restaurant in central Gaza City.

US Treasury Signals Gradual Lifting of Iran Embargo

UNITED STATES: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions and embargo measures imposed on Iran would be lifted gradually.

Iran Reports Drone Interception, Rejects Trump Claims

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Tasnim reported that Iranian air defenses destroyed what it described as a small American-Israeli drone near Qeshm.
• Iranian television said President Trump’s statements regarding enriched uranium and a proposed agreement do not reflect Iran’s position.
• The broadcaster reported that Washington has not accepted Iran’s demand for a US military withdrawal from areas surrounding Iran and said no agreement has yet been reached on any of the clauses publicly discussed.
• Iranian television also denied reports that Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to the United States, describing Trump’s version of the text as unilateral.

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank east of the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif with a guided missile.
• The movement also announced that between 14:30 and 14:40 it struck three Merkava tanks in Yahmar al-Shaqif using three Ababil attack drones, claiming confirmed hits.
• Hezbollah further said it detonated an explosive device targeting an Israeli military vehicle in the town.

Resistance Continues Clashes in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Correspondents reported that resistance fighters have been confronting Israeli forces for hours on the outskirts of Dbayn, where occupation troops have been unable to establish control.
• Al-Mayadeen also reported that the resistance is targeting Israeli supply lines across the eastern sector, from Adaysah to Qantara and Qusayr.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Touline in the Marjeyoun district.
• Israeli aggression also targeted the town of Zifta in the Nabatieh district.

Iran Says Frozen Assets Central to Any Agreement

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Tasnim News Agency reported that Tehran has repeatedly stressed the need to resolve the issue of frozen Iranian assets before any initial agreement is reached.
• Fars News Agency, citing informed sources, said one of the key provisions ignored in recent US statements was the immediate release of $12 billion in Iranian assets.
• The agency also reported that any final agreement would be based on what it described as absolute distrust of the United States, with immediate countermeasures in the event of any violation.
• Fars further said claims that Iran would dismantle or destroy its nuclear materials are false and are not included in the memorandum of understanding under discussion.
• The agency added that recent statements by President Trump regarding a potential agreement with Iran are unfounded.