The morning began with reports of Hezbollah targeting Israeli cities with missiles and drones. Israel responded by striking Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. By midday, tensions escalated as Israel warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate. The situation intensified in the evening when Israeli airstrikes hit these suburbs, causing significant damage. Throughout the day, diplomatic efforts continued, with discussions about U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein's upcoming visit to Beirut. The conflict's toll rose, with reports of civilian casualties in Tyre from Israeli strikes. Hezbollah maintained its defiant stance, claiming Israel would not gain politically what it loses on the battlefield. The day's events marked a significant escalation, expanding the conflict's reach into Beirut's outskirts and deepening concerns about its potential to spread further.