IDF confirms Hezbollah fired first rockets since November 2024 ceasefire; retaliatory strikes hit southern Lebanon as Israeli jets also attack regime targets in Iranian capital; drone alerts sound across north and Dead Sea region; no injuries reported

Footage circulating on social media shows apparent drone interception as Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, opening northern front in parallel with war against Iran

War at home, succession crisis and IRGC power struggle test regime’s survival as Israel signals campaign far from over and officials weigh risk of unrest, defections and deeper rupture within Islamic Republic

For the first time in 18 months, Hezbollah fired rockets and drones toward the Carmel and central Israel, most landing in open areas; IDF struck Beirut and southern Lebanon; Saudi outlet reported Mohammed Raad killed, more than 31 reported dead

Despite relative silence from Washington, US Central Command has struck command centers, air defenses, missile sites and naval assets; thousands of troops, stealth bombers and two carrier strike groups are involved

Air Force and Navy target command centers in Beirut’s Dahieh and across Lebanon; additional broad strike underway against Iranian regime targets in the heart of Tehran; the military also revealed scope of Operation Roaring Lion: 600 Iranian sites hit, 110,000 reservists mobilized

Ministers were told Iran fighting will last at least several weeks, as Israel also strikes Hezbollah and prepares for a possible Houthi ground incursion; officials say steps are underway to help Iranians topple the regime