An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs targeted a Hezbollah meeting, killing at least 37 people including key Radwan Force commanders. Hezbollah responded with rocket barrages against northern Israel, prompting extensive Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon. The Lebanese government reported dozens of civilian casualties. Hezbollah's leader canceled a planned speech, while Prime Minister Mikati canceled his trip to New York. As the day progressed, exchanges intensified with Hezbollah targeting Israeli military sites and Israel claiming to have struck hundreds of Hezbollah targets. The escalation raised fears of a wider regional conflict, with Iranian and American officials commenting on the situation. Lebanese media highlighted the potential for further escalation and debated Hezbollah's limited options moving forward.