An Israeli airstrike near the Syrian-Lebanese border has reportedly killed five Syrian soldiers and targeted infrastructure used by Hezbollah to transfer weapons, according to SANA and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Beirut have claimed the lives of several senior Hezbollah commanders, including top military figures such as Fuad Shukr and Ibrahim Aqil, reflecting intensifying hostilities.

Amid this escalating violence, Iran is carefully balancing its support for Hezbollah while avoiding direct conflict, as it remains focused on securing sanctions relief and maintaining economic stability without provoking a full-blown war with Israel and the US.

In response to these tensions, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani blasted the UN Security Council at the 79th UN General Assembly for its failure to halt Israel's military actions against Palestine and Lebanon, underscoring the need for international intervention.

Shifting focus to the UK, a study revealed that 34% of British Muslims avoid discussing their faith due to perceived negative media portrayals and ongoing Islamophobia, highlighting a desire for balanced media representation and greater understanding of Muslim communities.

On a humanitarian note, the Philippines has announced plans to evacuate 11,000 citizens from Lebanon if an Israeli ground offensive occurs, amid the ongoing conflict that has already resulted in hundreds of casualties, as they prepare repatriation efforts for their citizens in the region.