Hezbollah intensified its attacks on Israel, launching rockets at Haifa and targeting Israeli military equipment near the border. The group's deputy chief, Naim Qassem, threatened to target all of Israel if the war continues. Israeli airstrikes hit eastern Lebanon overnight, while UN reports indicated over 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced. Diplomatic efforts continued, with Qatar's emir accusing Israel of implementing pre-existing plans in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected calls for a unilateral ceasefire in talks with French President Macron. Reports emerged of Israel seeking a 10-km buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The UN Security Council expressed concern over attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon. Amid the escalation, a team of US troops arrived in Israel to support missile defense systems.