[81344] Escalation on the Lebanon border, threats of revenge from Hamas, and success in Iraq's matriculation exams

Security escalation and intense fighting in southern Lebanon

Intense fighting was recorded on the northern border and in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters reported the destruction of Merkava tanks and hits on IDF armored vehicles in the areas of Hadatha, Zuwayr al-Sharqiya, and al-Bulu', using anti-tank missiles and "Ababil" suicide drones. On the other side, the IDF carried out extensive airstrikes in Nabatieh and other villages in southern Lebanon, including Kafr Reman and Toul, in which at least one person was killed. In addition, footage was published of Hezbollah rocket fire toward communities in northern Israel, including Nahariya, Karmiel, and Safed, alongside hits on air defense systems and armored vehicles.

Simultaneously, Arab media affiliated with the Axis of Resistance reported that the IDF is concerned about Hezbollah's drone infiltration capabilities during the night, following a drone strike on Givati soldiers near the Beaufort Castle. Against the backdrop of the tension, UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented three alternatives for the future of the UNIFIL force in Lebanon ahead of the end of its mandate at the end of 2026. At the same time, these channels echoed Ben Caspit's column in "Maariv," which sharply criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu for the lack of decision-making ability and the loss of diplomatic direction.

Continued military activity in Gaza and Judea and Samaria

Fighting continues in the southern and internal fronts as well. In the Gaza Strip, reports emerged of the explosion of residential buildings in eastern Khan Yunis, severe hits in the center of the Strip, and the destruction of buildings in the eastern part of Gaza City, alongside Palestinian claims that Israel is not meeting the ceasefire terms. The spokesman for the Hamas military wing, Abu Obeida, published a belligerent statement in which he threatened that the "account of revenge remains open" following the elimination of the organization's field commanders, and that their blood will only fuel the continuation of the struggle. In Judea and Samaria, a wave of arrests and raids continues, including in the Nablus and Hebron governorates, where a student from Birzeit University was also arrested.

Civil arena in Iraq: Matriculation exams and instructions for teachers

In the civil arena in Iraq, ninth-grade (intermediate level) students expressed immense satisfaction with the difficulty level of the government matriculation exams ("al-Wazari") in mathematics. Many students flooded social media with messages of thanks and appreciation to popular Telegram channels such as "Neymar Ibn Al-Anbar" and "Laylat al-Imtihan," as well as leading teachers such as Abbas al-Daraji and Hussein Muhlis, for the preparation materials, focus points, and summarized reviews that led to their quick success on the exam.

Simultaneously, the Iraqi Ministry of Education published the official instructions and regulations for the transfer of teaching and educational staff between different provinces ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. The submission of applications began on June 1 and will continue until the end of September, with the implementation of the transfers being conditional upon the approval of the state budget for 2026.