Michael Morkin

IDF strikes targets in southern Gaza overnight

The IDF Air Force attacked central Gaza City while Israeli forces operated north of Nuseirat and struck multiple targets in Khan Younis

SOHR: IDF launches missile strikes on military targets in southern Syria

Syrian air defenses reportedly attempted to counter the drone attacks

Israeli foreign minister reminds Erdogan of Saddam Hussein's fate in response to threats

Erdogan had previously threatened that Turkey could take action against Israel similar to its interventions in Karabakh and Libya, criticizing Israeli actions in Palestine

Lebanese foreign minister: 'Beirut received assurances that Israel's strike will be limited'

While he did not specify the countries, Bou Habib mentioned that the US and France are deeply concerned about the situation

Hezbollah evacuates bases and camps anticipating Israeli strikes

An anonymous US administration official noted that the primary US objective is to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah

US asks Lebanon to restrain Hezbollah

In turn, Lebanon asked the US to pressure Israel to avoid escalating the conflict after a rocket explosion in Majdal Shams killed 12 children

Children killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on soccer field in Majdal Shams are named

All victims were under 16 years old, including three girls and eight boys