An Israeli drone strike targeted Hussein Deeb near Burj Rahal in southern Lebanon between 6:45 AM and 9:45 AM UTC on November 5th, according to Lebanese media and user @MarioLeb79. The strike reportedly targeted a vehicle, with reports indicating the target was missed by a narrow margin. This incident occurred amidst broader regional diplomatic efforts concerning the Israel-Lebanon border. The United States reportedly rejected a Lebanese proposal for negotiations with Israel earlier on November 5th, instead offering its own proposal led by American envoy Tom Brack to meet in a Lebanese-chosen capital, according to Lebanese newspaper al-Akhbar. The US and Israel are reportedly seeking an agreement with Lebanon and Syria to resolve the border crisis on Israel's northern front. In Yemen, Houthi forces raided the headquarters of five international and relief organizations in Sana'a overnight on November 4th-5th, detaining 59 UN staffers and accusing them of spying for a hostile state, according to a report from @ariel_oseran. Separately, Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei ordered the IRGC Aerospace Force to maximize ballistic missile and launcher production rates to deter potential Israeli attacks, allocating all necessary government resources and finances to the IRGC. This directive follows several missile and air defense exercises conducted across Iran. Leader of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea informed President Nabih Berry that Hezbollah maintains a presence south of the Litani River, despite the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) operating in the area. This statement comes amidst ongoing regional diplomatic efforts and security concerns.
