Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Result in Death of Three Lebanese Soldiers

The Israeli military conducted a surprise aerial assault on Beirut's southern suburbs, with no prior warning. This move has sparked significant concerns from the US, with Lloyd Austin expressing deep concerns to his Israeli counterpart about the strikes against the Lebanese armed forces. Austin urged Israel to take measures to protect the army and the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, but Israel has disputed the accounts of these incidents. Meanwhile, Hamas is seeking Russian intervention to pressure Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form a national unity government in post-war Gaza.