[61269] Extension of the ceasefire in the north and elimination of a senior Hamas official in Gaza

Security developments in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

The US Department of State officially announced that "the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been extended for another 45 days" to allow for the continuation of diplomatic contacts. According to Political-Security Cabinet - Moriah Asraf & Doron Kadosh, another round of talks between the delegations is planned for June 2-3, with talks between the military delegations expected to take place on May 29. However, on Israeli channels such as Israel News Without Censorship, criticism was voiced that the ceasefire is "unilateral only - on the part of Israel."

At the same time, 301 News Arab World, a channel that presents a critical position toward Hamas and Islamic Jihad, reports on massive airstrikes by the Air Force in the city of Tyre in Lebanon. According to the reports, the IDF carried out mass evacuations in the city ahead of waves of strikes, this against the backdrop of the channel's claims that "Hezbollah is systematically violating the ceasefire understandings."

In the Gaza sector, the elimination of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, defined by 301 News Arab World as the "Hamas Chief of Staff" and commander of the Gaza City Brigade, was reported. According to the channel's reports based on Arab sources, at least 7 people were killed in the elimination and dozens were wounded. This channel described the action as an "amazing achievement for the IDF and Israeli intelligence."

In the background, tension continues in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem as well. 301 News Arab World reported on the arrest of Sheikh Maher al-Kharraz in Nablus, and on clashes on Hagai Street in the Old City of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, residents of the north were instructed to enter protected spaces following the infiltration of a hostile aircraft in Metula on May 15.