Israel shells south Lebanon towns, builds roads connecting military outposts Israeli forces carried out a large explosion in the town of Baraachit, in south Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district, on Saturday evening, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Sources report that Israel may be planning an attack similar to “Operation Grim Beeper” if an Iran war erupts. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is reportedly traveling to the Middle East to join the USS George Washington and USS George W. Bush. President Trump has warned that significant conflict could occur after the midterms.

Turkish President Erdogan hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Istanbul, where the two leaders agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor. Erdogan also urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks in the Black Sea.

Israeli forces conducted multiple attacks in Gaza, including shelling the Nuseirat refugee camp. At least four Palestinians were reported killed as these operations continued.