<p>A magnitude‑4 earthquake struck Lebanon, according to the European‑Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).</p><p>According to reports in local media, the tremor was also felt by residents along the Syrian coast, as well as along Lebanon’s coastline and even in Beirut.</p>

Despite the government’s approval of the defense budget, the Ground Forces have decided to freeze training for approximately 25 units, out of concern over potential future cuts.

<p>Former Haaretz analyst Alon Pinkas received payments from a Qatar-affiliated company, report says.</p>

<p>The IDF Spokesperson's Unit issued a statement following the incident near Hebron, saying, "Following the report regarding an attempted ramming attack in the Haret al-Sheikh area, an initial review indicates that IDF soldiers operating in the area responded with fire at a vehicle that accelerated toward them, due to concerns of an imminent threat to them."</p><p>"At this stage, no conclusive findings indicate that the incident constituted an intentional terror attack. The incident remains under review."</p>

CENTCOM announces that US and partner forces carried out major strikes on ISIS across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike.

Reports say Iran’s forces are using lethal fire on protesters nationwide, with at least 2,000 killed in the last 48 hours, amid a near-total internet blackout.

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an American source who spoke with <i>Channel 12 News</i> correspondent Barak Ravid.</p><p>According to the source, one of the topics raised in the conversation was the protests in Iran, and the two also discussed the situation in Gaza and additional regional matters.</p>

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.