Michel Barnier's new government took office, with ministers gathering for their first breakfast meeting and Council of Ministers. Bruno Retailleau, the new Interior Minister, emphasized his priority to "restore order." The government faces challenges, including potential tax increases and ongoing reforms. Simultaneously, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified dramatically. Israeli strikes in Lebanon reportedly killed over 492 people, including 35 children, with the Israeli army claiming to have hit "more than 1,100 targets" in 24 hours. The escalation prompted evacuations in southern Lebanon and raised international concerns. The French government called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. As the day progressed, the death toll in Lebanon continued to rise, highlighting the rapidly evolving situation in the region.