Lebanon's prime minister has openly criticized Hezbollah for refusing to disarm, arguing that the group's weapons have failed to protect the Lebanese people from ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Tensions remain high as Israel continues its military operations against suspected Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, including a recent strike in Beirut that killed the group's chief of staff. The escalation comes amid international pressure on Lebanon's government to address Hezbollah's arsenal and days before a visit from Pope Leo XIV, who will meet with the country's leaders but avoid the conflict-hit south.

Meanwhile, violence persists in the West Bank, where Israeli forces have detained over a hundred people in Tubas and conducted airstrikes, further isolating the region. Palestinian groups report severe beatings and civilian harm during these operations, while settler violence continues to rise. The ongoing unrest has heightened concerns about the stability of fragile ceasefires and the broader impact on regional security.