<p>A magnitude‑4 earthquake struck Lebanon, according to the European‑Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).</p><p>According to reports in local media, the tremor was also felt by residents along the Syrian coast, as well as along Lebanon’s coastline and even in Beirut.</p>

Despite the government’s approval of the defense budget, the Ground Forces have decided to freeze training for approximately 25 units, out of concern over potential future cuts.

<p>The IDF Spokesperson's Unit issued a statement following the incident near Hebron, saying, "Following the report regarding an attempted ramming attack in the Haret al-Sheikh area, an initial review indicates that IDF soldiers operating in the area responded with fire at a vehicle that accelerated toward them, due to concerns of an imminent threat to them."</p><p>"At this stage, no conclusive findings indicate that the incident constituted an intentional terror attack. The incident remains under review."</p>

Reports say Iran’s forces are using lethal fire on protesters nationwide, with at least 2,000 killed in the last 48 hours, amid a near-total internet blackout.

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an American source who spoke with <i>Channel 12 News</i> correspondent Barak Ravid.</p><p>According to the source, one of the topics raised in the conversation was the protests in Iran, and the two also discussed the situation in Gaza and additional regional matters.</p>

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

<p>New Jersey police arrested a 40‑year‑old man suspected of throwing a rock that shattered the window of the Jewish school bus belonging to Yeshivat Noam, causing a skull fracture to an eight‑year‑old girl.</p><p>The suspect was located after two days of searching and was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal mischief, resisting arrest by flight, and hindering.The investigation found that he is connected to additional rock‑throwing incidents in the area, and that there is no suspicion of an antisemitic motive.</p>

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued threats to Israel if the US intervenes in the protests rocking the Islamic Republic.