On June 3, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people, according to Lebanon; meanwhile, the Israeli army reported intercepting a "hostile aircraft" in its northern regions. These events precede new talks scheduled to take place in Washington.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to advance deeper into Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in the capture of the Crusader-built Beaufort castle, a strategically important location.
Israeli forces have advanced further north in Lebanon and have crossed the Litani river, a key reference point in Southern Lebanon marking the limit of a UN-monitored zone, as fighting between Israeli troops and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants continues despite a ceasefire.
On Wednesday, Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of twelve people, according to Lebanon's health ministry, despite ongoing ceasefire talks between the two countries.
The United Arab Emirates conducted secret military strikes on Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
