The Israeli military has announced the capture of a senior Hezbollah commander in northern Lebanon, attributing him with responsibility for recent attacks on Israel. This development follows a night marked by air raid sirens in central Israel, where a barrage of missiles was launched from Lebanon. The Israeli military reported that while most missiles were intercepted, some managed to strike, resulting in injuries to nearly a dozen individuals in Terah, an Arab city in central Israel.
In a related escalation, Iran's supreme leader vowed a \"crushing response\" to Israel and the United States in retaliation for last week's Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets. Meanwhile, in Gaza, health officials are facing challenges in administering a second dose of the oral polio vaccine to children due to delays caused by Israeli airstrikes, which have restricted vaccination efforts to Gaza City.
In Spain, the aftermath of devastating floods has prompted the government to deploy an additional 10,000 soldiers and police to the Valencia region. The floods have resulted in over 200 confirmed fatalities, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. The floodwaters have left a trail of destruction, covering cars, buildings, and homes in mud, while thousands of volunteers have mobilized to assist with cleanup efforts and provide food and supplies to those affected.