The Israeli military has released dramatic bodycam footage showing troops discovering weapons allegedly linked to Hezbollah inside a civilian home in southern Lebanon. The operation, led by the Nahal Brigade and supported by the Israeli Air Force, also targeted multiple Hezbollah positions including anti-tank sites and weapon depots. The release of the footage comes just ahead of rare direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington — the first such engagement in decades. However, Hezbollah leaders have already rejected the negotiations, calling them “futile” and warning against participation. As military operations intensify and diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction, tensions in the region remain at a critical level, raising fears of further escalation.

Amid the Iran war, Gulf Arab states are pushing Washington to secure a tougher deal with Iran, warning that a ceasefire alone will not be enough to guarantee regional stability. Officials say any agreement must permanently curb Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and prevent the Strait of Hormuz from being used as a geopolitical weapon.