Early morning coverage continued reporting on Hezbollah's intensified rocket barrages against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and Israeli ground incursions, building on the previous day's ground operations. By midday, editorial focus shifted to targeted assassinations, with multiple outlets reporting Israel's killing of Iranian Basij paramilitary chief Ali Larijani and other security officials. Afternoon reporting detailed Hezbollah's tank-hunting operations in southern villages and diplomatic developments including President Aoun's condemnation of Israeli attacks on the Lebanese army. Evening coverage centered on Iran's announcement of a new phase of military operations, with multiple outlets reporting missile strikes including on Ben Gurion Airport and strategic targets, marking a geographical escalation beyond previous days' strikes near Tel Aviv.
