⋯ Lapid and Gantz have been granted authority for escalation and war-time decision making without the need to consult with the cabinet again.

A Pentagon official to Al-Jazeera:

"We are closely monitoring the situation between Israel and Lebanon. We are in contact with the military leaders of both countries."

Correction: Contrary to above information, the Israeli Supreme Court didn't suspend the negotiations yet.

Lapid assured that the “decision of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem to conduct an examination of the motion filed against the agreement is a normal procedure”, Al-Sawt newspaper wrote yesterday.

The Cabinet meeting focused on preparing for a security escalation.

Among the participants: the chief of staff, the head of the Mossad, and the head of the Shin Bet.

All banks in Lebanon have took the decision to close until further notice - LBC

The Israeli Minister of Energy estimates that the revenue from the disputed area beyond Line 23 is merely $3 billion.

Israeli ministers were surprised to hear the low number, as they don't understand what's the fuss about royalties over such a small amount.

Cholera cases in Akkar rose to 3.

The Israeli Minister of War, Benny Gantz, held consultations with the heads of the settlement councils in the north and informed them of the situation regarding Lebanon.

There is no change in routine.

Israel: The head of the Shlomi settlement council:

"A thousand families in Shlomi do not have shelters. Do not create an atmosphere of war - we are not ready."

An explosion was heard in Houmin al-Tahta. Details to follow.

Not a security incident.

Knesset Member, Tzachi Hanegbi:

"I (trust) believe Nasrallah more than the spokesmen for Israel."

Update: It was a landmine.

The Lebanese army sweeped the area to secure it.

⋯ One of the clearest photos of the Hermes 450 yet, showing its weapon pods.

It is safe to say it can carry 4 guided missiles on each wing.

⋯ This is the Heron TP (Eitan) MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).