Israel’s decision to maintain military positions in southern Lebanon beyond the withdrawal deadline has heightened tensions, with Hezbollah threatening renewed hostilities and diplomatic negotiations struggling to prevent further escalation.

Sheikh Na’im Qassem’s first major speech as Hezbollah’s leader reaffirmed the group’s commitment to armed resistance, rejected Israeli presence in Lebanon, and criticized the Lebanese government’s alignment with Western interests.

Protests over Lebanon’s Iranian flight ban escalated into violence, with Hezbollah supporters attacking a UN peacekeeping convoy, further straining Lebanon’s internal stability and regional tensions.

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warns of renewed attacks on Israel and U.S. interests if the Gaza ceasefire collapses, reinforcing Yemen’s role in Iran’s proxy network.

A Telegram channel claiming to be Hamas has called for global protests against the alleged forced displacement of Palestinians, raising potential security concerns worldwide.

Iran allegedly plotted a coup against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, involving former Assad-era generals, Hezbollah, the PMF, and other militias, in a bid to restore influence in Syria.