Israeli army forces opened machine gun fire from posts in Roueissat el-Alam and Sammaka towards the surroundings of Kfarchouba in South Lebanon between 4:15 PM and 4:45 PM UTC on December 3rd, 2025, according to a local correspondent. Earlier in the reporting window, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Rigas urged Iraqi and Kurdish partners to disempower Iran-aligned militias, citing a "terrorist attack against Khor Mor" that occurred last week. Rigas stated on December 3rd, 2025, that these militias "continue to engage in violent and destabilizing activities and only serve to harm Iraqi sovereignty." His remarks follow reports from the previous hour of aircraft flying over the Al-Radouf-Ruwais area and anti-intelligence marches in the airspace of Beirut's southern suburbs, prompting the U.S. to announce it would issue a statement regarding a "mechanism" meeting in Lebanon. Ali Hassan Khalil, a member of the Lebanese Forces, indicated support for peace with Israel in a statement shared on X on December 3rd, 2025, suggesting a potential shift in Lebanese political discourse. This comes as Lebanon appointed Ambassador Simon Kerem to lead its delegation at cease-fire monitoring meetings in Naqoura, with Israel confirming its participation in these U.S.-brokered discussions aimed at establishing a basis for future relations and economic cooperation following a November 27, 2024, ceasefire agreement. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously stated that his government received messages from Israel concerning anticipated escalation, though no ultimatum was issued. Prime Minister Salam has also urged Hezbollah to disarm, emphasizing that the decision for peace or war rests with the Lebanese state.
