Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack; settler harassment reported in West Bank

Israeli forces reportedly conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon's Ali Taher Ridge, a strategic area overlooking Nabatieh. This action followed a Hezbollah drone attack the previous night, which seriously wounded three Israeli soldiers.

The strikes occurred hours after local authorities in Israel's Upper Galilee region alerted residents to expect explosions. These alerts were attributed to anticipated Israel Defense Forces (IDF) activity along the Lebanese border.

In a separate development, video footage surfaced showing Israeli settler children raiding the Palestinian West Bank village of Turmus Ayya. The children were seen harassing residents, an act described as part of a pattern of intimidation aimed at displacing Palestinians from their land. Reports indicate that arrests in such cases of settler violence are exceptionally rare.

Meanwhile, an Iranian Parliament member, Ebrahim Azizi, issued a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his rhetoric about the Strait of Hormuz. Azizi suggested Trump should focus on his own security, implying he might face a precarious situation. This statement came after Trump had confirmed being moved between aircraft for security reasons and had declared his intention to soon designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.

Additionally, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya was reportedly planning to travel to Cairo for discussions with Egyptian officials. This visit was scheduled ahead of a regional tour by U.S. President Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner.

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The US President ought to worry about his own security rather than his endless bluffing regarding the Strait of Hormuz; before he ends up hiding in a food truck.