Lebanon Escalation: Israel ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) after Hezbollah rockets and drones hit northern Israel, as Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF would target “terrorist targets.” Ground Push: Israeli forces seized the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle and a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in more than 25 years, while Lebanon reported multiple deadly strikes including an early Monday attack on Deir al-Zahrani. Diplomacy Under Strain: France and the UN Security Council are moving toward emergency meetings as fighting continues despite a ceasefire, while Iran says Israeli attacks are delaying US-Iran diplomacy. Regional Reactions: Qatar condemned the expanded offensive and warned of dangerous escalation; Macron said “nothing justifies” the advance. Human Toll & Displacement: Lebanon says thousands have been displaced again, and Israel issued evacuation warnings for towns near the front. Gaza & West Bank: Israel reported strikes across Gaza during the Eid al-Adha period, while the West Bank saw a fatal ramming attack and further killings at barriers. Travel & Politics: Wizz Air resumed UK-Israel flights despite UK travel warnings, and the UK barred US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker over Israel-related remarks.