Israeli forces entered Al-Khiam neighborhoods and conducted operations near Wata al-Khiam, breaking the ceasefire agreement that had held since November 27. A shepherd was killed by an Israeli drone in Shebaa, prompting Lebanese diplomatic protests.
The Lebanese Army appointed Brigadier Edgar Loundes to represent Lebanon in the ceasefire monitoring committee, while Israeli Defense Minister warned they would no longer distinguish between Lebanon and Hezbollah if the agreement collapsed.
By afternoon, Israel conducted a strike near Damascus, killing Hezbollah's liaison to the Syrian Army, Salman Nimer Jumaa. This marked a significant escalation in the regional conflict, occurring simultaneously with reports of opposition advances in northern Syria.
The monitoring committee's first meeting was scheduled for Friday in Naqoura, while parliamentary discussions continued regarding the January 9 presidential election session.