The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon, challenging the newly announced ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Hezbollah rejected the agreement, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Both sides blame each other for violating the previous US-brokered ceasefire from November 2024. The US Central Command said it shot down two Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the action as defense against Iranian aggression.

In the occupied West Bank, a seven-month-old baby was killed by Israeli fire near Hebron. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported the infant died at the scene; his parents were wounded. The Israeli military said soldiers fired after perceiving a vehicle accelerating toward them, and the incident is under review.

Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal traveled to Pakistan, reportedly linked to mediation efforts in the US-Iran war. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Iran to stop using Lebanon as a bargaining chip. Iran accused the IAEA of politicizing its reports amid the conflict.

Pope Leo XIV praised Spain's commitment to peace during his state visit, contrasting with clashes with the Trump administration over the Iran conflict. Kuwait and Bahrain condemned Iranian attacks on their territories, calling them dangerous escalations and violations of UN resolutions.

Israel struck a Lebanese army vehicle, killing several soldiers. The IDF said it was reviewing the incident, claiming the vehicle was in an active combat zone. Iran's embassy in Turkey criticized the US for denying visas to 12 members of Iran's World Cup delegation, including the executive director and media director.

Global airline chiefs gathered in Brazil for the IATA summit, overshadowed by soaring fuel costs and security concerns due to the Iran conflict. Bahrain reported intercepting seven missiles from Iran, while Kuwait condemned the attacks as a threat to regional stability.

Source: www.dw.com