Israel PM Offers ‘Phased’ Withdrawal If Lebanon Disarms Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is ready to support Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah, offering a “phased” troop withdrawal if Beirut follows through on its disarmament plan.

The pledge comes after Lebanon tasked its army with dismantling Hezbollah’s arsenal by year-end, following last year’s war and a ceasefire in November. Despite this, Israel has continued airstrikes and maintains occupation of five strategic areas in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu said Israel would coordinate with a US-led security mechanism for a gradual military pullback if progress is made.

Hezbollah, weakened by the conflict, has vowed to resist the government’s disarmament move. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to vote on extending the peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon until August 2026.

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Today’s Israeli Strike in Tripoli Kills Hamas Commander, Seen as Major Setback.

A powerful Israeli airstrike in Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli earlier today has reportedly dealt a significant blow to Hamas operations in the region, following the confirmed elimination of a top commander long tied to cross-border rocket attacks on Israeli cities. The strike, described by Israeli Defence Forces as a targeted operation, is already being interpreted by military analysts as a strategic setback for the Gaza-based group’s foothold in Lebanon.

According to a report by The Times of Israel on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, the Israeli military confirmed that the airstrike killed Mehran Mustafa Bajur, a senior Hamas figure allegedly instrumental in orchestrating and advancing armed operations against Israel from Lebanese territory. In an official statement, the Israeli Defence Forces identified Bajur as a key commander who had spent recent years overseeing rocket fire into Israeli cities such as Nahariya and Kiryat Shmona. The military further claimed that his elimination marks a significant disruption to Hamas’s cross-border aggression from the north.

Bajur was described as a pivotal figure in Hamas’s regional operations, not only for directing attacks but also for enhancing the group’s infrastructure in Lebanon. The IDF stated that he played a leading role in the development of Hamas’s military capabilities in the country and helped facilitate weapons procurement through networks linked to other terror groups. His operational ties reportedly made him a valuable asset in Hamas’s efforts to expand its regional reach beyond Gaza. According to the IDF, his removal represents a “significant blow” to Hamas’s broader ambitions in Lebanon, particularly at a time when Israel remains engaged on multiple fronts.

This development comes amid heightened tensions along Israel’s northern border, where exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah-linked factions have intensified in recent weeks. Observers suggest the targeted killing may deter future rocket attacks from Lebanese soil and signal Israel’s continued resolve to eliminate high-ranking operatives perceived as threats, regardless of their geographic base.

You Will Not Be be Spared -Iran Threatens Israel With Total Collapse Over Missing Officer.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to Israel and its allies, declaring that they will face consequences for past actions and any future aggression.

The statement was released to mark the anniversary of the disappearance of Iranian military officer Ahmad Motevasselian in Lebanon, an incident Iran continues to blame on Israel.

The IRGC emphasized that Israel’s history of hostility will not be forgotten and that further acts of betrayal or violence will only hasten its downfall.

The message was delivered during a memorial event honoring Motevasselian, whose fate remains unresolved since his disappearance in 1982 during the Lebanese conflict.

This warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region, following recent military confrontations and diplomatic strains between Iran and Israel. Iranian officials maintain that Motevasselian was abducted by Israeli-backed forces, and his case remains a symbol of unresolved grievances.

The statement reads, “Israel and its supporters must know that not only will they not be spared for their past crimes, but any act of aggression or betrayal will only accelerate their collapse.

ISRAEL REPORTEDLY BEGINS STRIKING IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI'S UNDERGROUND HEADQUARTERS

Israeli forces have reportedly launched precision strikes against a fortified underground headquarters used by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to multiple defense sources. The operation marks one of Israel's most audacious military actions against Iran's leadership infrastructure.

Satellite imagery analyzed by intelligence experts shows explosions near a secretive tunnel network in Tehran's Jamaran district, long suspected to house Khamenei's command centers. Witnesses described feeling tremors as Israeli bunker-buster munitions struck deep beneath the surface.

"This wasn't just symbolic, it was surgical targeting of Iran's decision-making nerve center," said former Mossad operative Ari Ben David. The attack follows Khamenei's recent threats against Israel and comes hours after Iranian proxies fired rockets from Lebanon.

Iranian state media confirmed "explosions in the capital's northern sector" but claimed they were part of air defense drills. However, security footage leaked online shows emergency vehicles rushing toward the heavily guarded compound.

The strike represents a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against Iranian leadership targets. Defense analysts note the operation required exquisite intelligence and penetration of Tehran's layered air defenses.

Iranian ballistic missiles have hit Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is currently under attack! Iran has launched several hypersonic ballistic missiles, which travel at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, making them extremely challenging to detect.

Despite Israel's advanced defense systems, it was unable to intercept these missiles. This vulnerability could embolden other adversaries, such as Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon, to deploy similar weapons against Israel in the future.

The conflict has escalated into a full-scale war between the two nations. The United States, Germany, and France may soon intervene to support Israel, potentially broadening the conflict.