According to the unfolding events, it appears that the situation in Lebanon and the region is inclined towards escalation.

Israeli airstrikes targeting villages and towns in southern Lebanon have not ceased, while Hezbollah responded by launching rockets towards Israeli sites and gatherings.

From the field to Bkerké, where Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi stated in his sermon that deliberate procrastination in electing a president undermines the covenant and culture of unity in diversity.

In turn, Bishop Elias Audi stated that the displaced persons have become a security, economic, and demographic threat.

Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Civil Aviation reopened Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport to all incoming and outgoing flights.

Regionally, the Israeli war on Gaza continued for the 191st day, with the Palestinian arena not spared from assaults.

At the same time, Hamas stated that the Iranian attack on Israel is a natural right and a deserved response. In a related context, Netanyahu's office indicated that Hamas rejected the ceasefire and Ismail Haniyeh exploits the tension with Iran.

On the other hand, Israeli Army spokesman Avichay Adraee stated that rumors about the Israeli Defense Forces allowing Palestinians to return to the northern Gaza Strip are false and baseless.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed that it destroyed important military targets of the Israeli army during the attack.

The UAE expressed grave concern about recent developments in the Middle East, calling for de-escalation and refraining from steps that exacerbate tension in the region.

Likewise, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan informed his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Amir Abdollahian, that Turkey does not want further escalation in the Middle East, calling for an end to steps that may increase tension.

Jordan's Foreign Minister summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against interference in the kingdom's affairs.

Internationally, in a notable stance, US President Joe Biden informed Netanyahu that the United States will not participate in any military operations against Iran.

Simultaneously, the White House National Security Council communications coordinator, John Kirby, stated that some Iranian missiles were launched at Israel from Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advised its citizens to leave Iran and exercise caution.

Economically, the US Treasury noted that the United States has banned Russian imports of aluminum, copper, and nickel.