France and the US proposed a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Israel promptly rejected. Netanyahu ordered the IDF to continue fighting "at full force". Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and Beirut, resulting in multiple casualties including an 87-year-old French woman. Domestically, Cédric Jubillar was officially referred to the Assize Court for the murder of his wife Delphine. The murder of Philippine, a student in Paris, sparked debates on immigration policies. Michel Barnier met with Bruno Retailleau and Didier Migaud to find common ground in the new government. Cancer rates, particularly lung and pancreatic, showed concerning increases among women. The budget deficit continued to widen, prompting government plans for spending cuts.