Pre-dawn reports focused on Lebanese military discovering unexploded ordnance in Nabatieh. Morning brought news of an Israeli strike near a Lebanese army checkpoint in Bint Jbeil, killing one civilian and wounding four soldiers. By mid-morning, Israel acknowledged losing four soldiers in a tunnel collapse.
Border pressure mounted at Masnaa crossing, with 340 Syrians detained attempting illegal entry. The first Lebanese detainee returned home to Chekka after 33 years in Syrian prisons, while crowds gathered at Sednaya prison seeking information about missing relatives.
Evening reports detailed extensive Israeli strikes on Syrian air bases, with Reuters citing destruction of helicopters and fighter aircraft. Qatar opened communications with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, while UN agencies called for patience regarding refugee returns. Lebanese General Security denied rumors about lifting restrictions on Syrian entry.