Israeli airstrikes intensified, targeting Beirut's southern suburbs and reportedly aiming for Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine. The strikes also cut the main highway linking Lebanon to Syria. Hezbollah responded with rocket barrages and claimed to have repelled Israeli ground incursions. Iran's Foreign Minister arrived in Beirut, while Ayatollah Khamenei praised Nasrallah in Tehran. Diplomatic efforts continued, with discussions about the Lebanese presidency and calls for a ceasefire. The UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL rejected Israeli requests to evacuate positions along the Blue Line. By evening, Israel had conducted more strikes on Beirut's suburbs, and reports emerged of potential plans to expand ground operations in southern Lebanon. The day saw an escalation in both military actions and diplomatic maneuvers.