Good morning! It’s Sunday, February 16, 2025, and we’re here with your weekend briefing on defense and global affairs. Here’s what’s making headlines today.

Israeli Drone Strikes Lebanon Ahead of Ceasefire Deadline

An Israeli drone strike hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, just days before a key deadline in the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that the attack targeted the outskirts of Ainata but caused no casualties.

Israeli surveillance aircraft were still active in the area following the strike.