The Israel Defense Forces says it carried out widespread strikes in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks. The United States claims its warship, USS MASON, shot down a drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the Southern Red Sea. US Central Command claims the drones were fired by Houthis in the 22nd attempted attack on international shipping since October 19. Syrian media claims the country’s air defences responded to “Israeli air aggression” from the direction of Lebanon. US President Biden told Israeli PM Netanyahu to resolve the decision to withhold Palestinian tax funds a “frustrating” call, Axios reported.