A deadly Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack has claimed the life of a young Israeli military officer, intensifying tensions along Israel's northern border and raising new concerns about the future of ongoing ceasefire efforts. The slain officer has been identified as Capt. Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, a member of Israel's 7th Armored Brigade. According to Israeli military reports, the attack occurred north of the Litani River during ongoing military operations in the region. The deadly strike has quickly become one of the most significant security incidents in recent weeks, coming at a time when international mediators have been working to preserve a fragile understanding aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. WATCH 

US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh online controversy after joking that Iran's version of a ceasefire means "shooting in a more moderate manner." The remark came after fresh exchanges of fire between the United States and Iran, including Iranian strikes in the Gulf and US retaliatory action. While Trump suggested a peace deal could still be possible, his comments quickly went viral online. Some users on X criticised the statement and called for cognitive testing, while supporters defended the President and dismissed the backlash as politically motivated.