September
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran military escalation, with American strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian threats to close the strait. In the morning, reports focused on the drop in Hormuz traffic and Iran's air defense claims. By afternoon, US strikes hit Jiroft airport and Chabahar, with Trump warning of 'much harder' action. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles on a US base in Jordan. Concurrently, domestic tensions persisted: President Aoun pushed for peace with Israel and state-building, while Speaker Berri rejected the framework and prioritized confronting Israeli aggression. Hezbollah's decline and Israeli operations in the south also featured.
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The day's dominant story was Iran's missile retaliation for a US strike on a wedding in Sirik that killed five. Iranian state media reported attacks on US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, and Jordan, with the IRGC claiming large US casualties. Lebanese outlets across the spectrum led with this escalation, framing it as a regional power struggle. Concurrently, Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon intensified, with heavy bombardment of Nabatieh and a large explosion in Kafr Tibnit, while Hezbollah denied ties to a dismantled smuggling cell. Domestic politics saw Aoun's call for unity and Berri's alignment with Hezbollah, as the framework agreement faltered.
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The day was dominated by Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners, framed as a goodwill gesture to advance negotiations. The first prisoner, Malik Ghazi, was handed over in the morning, with the remaining four expected on Friday. Prime Minister Salam thanked Washington and vowed to continue efforts for all captives. Concurrently, Israel claimed operational control of the Ali al-Taher hill, with reports of tunnel seizures, while President Aoun accused Israel of violating the framework agreement and affirmed the army's role. The US-Iran conflict remained in the background, with Iranian threats of revenge for a wedding strike and reports of US military vulnerabilities. Domestic issues included school fee hikes and a cabinet session on the budget.
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The day was dominated by Israel's declaration of operational control over the Ali al-Taher hill, with conflicting reports on casualties and the release of four prisoners. In the morning, Israeli officials hailed the capture, while Hezbollah downplayed its significance. By afternoon, Israeli media reported 15 bodies found in tunnels, but pro-Hezbollah sources claimed only two killed. Simultaneously, Lebanon received four prisoners from Israel, a gesture tied to ongoing negotiations. The press also covered US-Iran tensions, with Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan and threats over oil reserves. Domestic issues included fuel price hikes and the signing of a general amnesty law.
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The day's dominant story was the US missile attack on an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, reported by Al-Manar and its affiliates, while other outlets focused on Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and the fallout from the Ali al-Taher hill. In the morning, Israeli strikes killed three and wounded 23 in southern and eastern Lebanon, with Israel claiming to target Hezbollah infrastructure. Hezbollah rejected the foreign ministry's draft resolution to the Arab League as a 'project of discord'. By midday, the tanker strike dominated coverage, with Hezbollah criticizing the Lebanese government's 'shameful insistence' on misguided choices. In the afternoon, reports emerged of Israeli preparations to reduce forces in southern Lebanon and establish a 'gray line', while Kataeb detailed Israeli control over Ali al-Taher. The evening saw continued Israeli strikes and a focus on the potential capture of Ali al-Taher.
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon dominated the day, with the destruction of the Ghandour Hospital in Nabatieh as the focal point. Morning raids killed four and wounded 20, drawing condemnation from President Aoun, who held Israel fully responsible. By afternoon, a car strike in Nabatieh raised the death toll to seven, and Israel detonated over 15 tunnels. The total casualty count reached 8,929 martyrs and 30,614 wounded. Coverage split along political lines: Hezbollah-aligned outlets emphasized the assault, while anti-Hezbollah sources questioned Hezbollah's silence over the fall of Ali al-Taher. Concurrently, Iranian domestic tensions and US-Iran naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz received attention.
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