The aftermath of Israel’s strike on Iran has clearly drawn a line between what came before and what follows. The operation represented a stunning and calculated shift in the regional landscape, catching both military experts and international observers off guard with its rapid pace and strategic precision.

In less than 24 hours, Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," demonstrating advanced intelligence capabilities and striking with extraordinary speed and accuracy. Fighter jets and drones were swiftly deployed, unleashing a series of airstrikes on military and strategic targets in the heart of the Iranian capital; it was one of the boldest operations carried out against Tehran since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979.

But the shock in Tehran was short-lived. The situation quickly flipped, with Israel transitioning from attacker to target. In a matter of hours, the country found itself under fire as air raid sirens echoed across Israeli towns and cities. Plumes of smoke rose above Tel Aviv’s skyline as military authorities issued strict orders for civilians to evacuate streets and take shelter. In a rare statement, Israel’s military command declared: “The entire country is under fire.”

Iran’s response was forceful and impossible to overlook. More than 100 ballistic and hypersonic missiles were launched in a single wave, targeting nine sites across Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and areas surrounding the Dimona nuclear facility. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system successfully intercepted several of the missiles, the overall message from Tehran was unmistakable: those who strike Tehran must be ready for the consequences.

As the region teeters on the edge, all eyes are now on the coming hours and days. There are growing fears that Lebanon could be pulled into a conflict it has little to gain from, particularly through potential rash actions by Iran’s proxies, most notably Hezbollah and Hamas.

In this context, a senior Palestinian official firmly denied any military activity being launched from Lebanese territory toward Israel, whether by Hamas or any other Palestinian factions. The official, who spoke to kataeb.org, reaffirmed the unified stance issued by the Palestinian Joint Action Committee, which calls for the preservation of security and stability in Palestinian refugee camps and communities in Lebanon, respect for Lebanese sovereignty, and a firm refusal to be drawn into any regional or domestic conflict.

Meanwhile, the situation surrounding the disarmament of Palestinian camps remains uncertain. The same Palestinian official noted that the scheduled withdrawal of weapons from camps in Beirut will be delayed, pending further consultations among the factions’ leadership, both inside and outside the country. He explained that a unified mechanism still needs to be established to ensure the safety of camp residents. This disarmament effort, he stressed, is not tied to a fixed deadline and must reflect a shared understanding that considers both security and logistical realities.

In contrast, government sources speaking to kataeb.org maintained that June 16 remains the designated date for launching the disarmament plan. They insisted that the timeline is entirely unrelated to the ongoing Iranian-Israeli escalation and that preparations are actively underway to implement the plan according to schedule.