Israeli and Hezbollah Forces Exchange Major Cross-Border Fire In one of the largest cross-border exchanges since the conflict in Gaza began, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in fierce military actions. Israel claimed that around 100 of its fighter jets targeted over 270 Hezbollah-related sites in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah retaliated with more than 320 rockets at nearly a dozen Israeli military bases and positions. Both sides asserted the success of their actions, with Israel describing its attack as a preemptive defense and Hezbollah stating it was retaliation for the killing of a senior commander last month. Meanwhile, in other areas of conflict, the top executive of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was reportedly detained in France on charges related to the spread of illicit material on the platform. In Germany, authorities are investigating a stabbing at a festival as a possible terrorist attack with links to the Islamic State. The far-right Alternative for Germany party was quick to call for changes to migration and security policy following the attack. The article also highlighted a new TV series from Taiwan that imagines a scenario where China mounts a blockade and tries to overrun the island, sparking debates about the possibility of war. Additionally, the article included recommendations for cooking, soothing bug bites, planning travel, training, and playing games. The New York Times welcomes feedback at briefing@nytimes.com. Source: The New York Times