The IDF conducted a targeted airstrike in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, a southern Beirut suburb considered a stronghold of the Hizballah militant group. Though limited in scope, the strike marked the first such attack in the area since US President Donald Trump prevented Israeli attacks in the Lebanese capital to avoid further escalation while negotiating a ceasefire agreement with Iran. According to Israeli sources, the strike targeted Hizballah-linked assets in response to the organization’s launch of eight rockets toward northern Israel earlier in the day. Two people were killed in the Israeli airstrike, and at least 11 others were wounded. The aerial strike reflects Israel’s stated policy that attacks against Israeli communities will prompt retaliatory strikes against Hizballah infrastructure in Dahiyeh. Hizballah had previously warned that any Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs could trigger retaliatory strikes against more central Israeli cities, including Haifa and Tel Aviv. Iran also threatened to launch a strike on Israel following the attack on Dahiyeh. The situation places increased pressure on Hizballah regarding its next response, while Israeli authorities are expected to maintain heightened vigilance amid concerns over possible long-range rocket fire. Any such retaliation is currently assessed as likely to remain limited in scale. Several media outlets reported that Qatari authorities issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advising airlines to avoid transiting Qatar’s airspace where possible between 7 and 13 June for unknown reasons. The advisory could be a precautionary measure aimed at enhancing aviation safety and minimizing potential operational risks due to the increased tensions.

At around 10:30 a.m. local time, a 21-year-old Israeli Arab Palestinian gunman carrying an Israeli identity card launched a shooting attack across four locations in the Sharon region, killing a 55-year-old man and injuring five others. According to Israeli police, the attacker, a resident of Tayibe, drove a stolen gray Toyota with Israeli license plates and opened fire on civilians near the entrance to Kokhav Ya'ir before continuing toward the communities of Tzur Yitzhak, Tzur Natan, and Sal'it. The assailant was ultimately stopped and shot dead by local security personnel at the entrance to Sal'it. Israeli security forces initially suspected the involvement of a second attacker and launched extensive searches in the area, while residents were ordered to remain indoors amid fears of additional infiltrators. Multiple roads in the Sharon and western Samaria areas were temporarily closed during the manhunt and investigation. Gaza-based Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a joint U.S.-Nigerian military operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the Islamic State’s global second-in-command, during a coordinated strike in northeastern Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the operation, describing it as a major success against Islamic State-linked insurgents operating in the region. According to U.S. and Nigerian officials, al-Minuki and several senior militants were killed during the night-time assault, which reportedly involved airstrikes and ground forces. The operation was carried out without reported U.S. or Nigerian casualties. Al-Minuki had previously been designated a global terrorist by the United States and was linked to Islamic State operations across West Africa and the Sahel. Security analysts described the strike as a significant setback for Islamic State affiliates in the region, although experts cautioned that militant groups often reorganize after senior leaders are eliminated.

Israel announced that a precise airstrike targeting an apartment in the Rimal neighborhood of western Gaza City killed senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified by Israeli officials as one of the main planners of the 7 October 2023 attacks and the head of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza. The Israeli military said Haddad was involved in holding Israeli hostages and rebuilding Hamas’ military capabilities. Hamas and Haddad’s family confirmed his death on 17 May, reporting that several relatives, including his wife and daughter, were also killed in the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as part of efforts to eliminate all individuals responsible for the October 2023 attacks. While the assassination could temporarily disrupt Hamas’ command and coordination, the group has historically adapted quickly to leadership losses through decentralized structures and rapid succession. Hamas will most likely attempt limited retaliatory guerrilla attacks against Israeli military forces near the separation line in Gaza to project resilience.

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa vowed to resist arrest and possible extradition to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court unsealed a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s 2016–2022 anti-drug campaign, during which thousands were killed nationwide. Dela Rosa, who served as national police chief and was a chief enforcer of the crackdown, denied ordering extrajudicial killings and insisted police operations were legitimate self-defense actions. While under protective custody inside the Philippine Senate, he appealed to supporters, military personnel, and police allies for peaceful mobilization to prevent his transfer to The Hague and urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. not to cooperate with the ICC, maintaining he would only face trial in Philippine courts. Tensions escalated in Manila as security forces, marines, and police surrounded the Senate complex amid reports of attempted arrest operations. More than a dozen gunshots were reported inside the heavily guarded compound, though no casualties were immediately reported. Senate officials alleged National Bureau of Investigation agents attempted to enter the premises and fired shots while retreating, an accusation the agency denied. Marcos later called for calm and said no government personnel had been ordered to arrest dela Rosa, who has also petitioned the Supreme Court to block any transfer to the ICC.