Key facts
- Israel destroyed a 200-meter Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon.
- The U.S. was informed of the tunnel strike prior to its execution.
- Israeli forces shelled the Syrian village of Abidin.
- Israeli forces reportedly targeted journalists covering operations in Syria.
- Syrian news crews have faced harassment, detention, and intimidation.
- A Qatari national died from shrapnel injuries.
- The Qatari national's injuries occurred during regional military operations.
- The incident involving the Qatari national followed the discovery of a missing vessel.
- Another individual was injured in the incident that killed the Qatari national.
The Israeli military has carried out operations in southern Lebanon and Syria. In Lebanon, a 200-meter tunnel used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon was destroyed, as announced in a joint statement from the Israeli prime minister and defense minister. The United States was informed of this action prior to the strike.
In Syria, Israeli forces have expanded their military presence in the southern part of the country. They have shelled the village of Abidin and are reported to have targeted journalists covering the incursion. Syrian news crews have documented multiple incidents of harassment, detention, and intimidation.
Separately, a Qatari national has died from injuries sustained by shrapnel resulting from regional military operations. Qatar's interior ministry reported the incident, stating that the individual was injured after a missing vessel was found. Another person was also injured in the same event.