The Day Aalmat Became Israel's Northern Target

Israeli forces struck multiple targets across Lebanon, with the most significant attack hitting Aalmat in the Jbeil district, marking an unprecedented expansion of operations northward. The death toll in Aalmat rose from 8 to 23 throughout the day, including 7 children.

Netanyahu acknowledged responsibility for recent strikes on Hezbollah's communications network, while reports emerged of Trump pushing the Biden administration to broker a ceasefire. Details of a potential agreement surfaced, suggesting deployment of Lebanese army forces along the border.

Hezbollah claimed its first attack on the Avital surveillance facility in occupied Syrian Golan, while continuing strikes on northern Israeli settlements. Reports circulated about the alleged killing of Salim Ayyash, accused in the Hariri assassination, in Syria.

Prime Minister Mikati traveled to Riyadh for the Arab-Islamic summit, seeking diplomatic solutions as Lebanon faced increasing military pressure.