French editors focused on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire throughout the day, with multiple outlets highlighting Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon as the primary threat to the truce. Morning coverage detailed the significant casualties from Wednesday's strikes, with reports of over 200 deaths and 1,000 injuries, while President Macron insisted Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement. Early afternoon saw attention shift to Israel's massive bombardment operation called 'Eternal Darkness,' with 100 strikes in ten minutes, while U.S.-Iran negotiations began in Pakistan. Evening coverage consolidated on Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he had ordered his cabinet to engage in direct negotiations with Lebanon, following the deadly strikes that killed over 300 people, while Lebanon demanded a ceasefire before talks.