Israeli forces conducted multiple strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh district, particularly targeting the Chiah area, with significant structural damage reported throughout the day. The morning began with evacuation warnings followed by intensive bombardment.
Four Italian UNIFIL soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon, with Italy's foreign ministry suggesting Hezbollah's involvement. This marked the first significant attack on UNIFIL forces since the conflict's escalation in October.
Hezbollah claimed an unprecedented drone attack involving 28 UAVs targeting Israeli forces in Khiam, while also reporting strikes on Safed and Haifa. The group maintained pressure on northern Israeli settlements throughout the day.
US envoy Hochstein's return to Washington generated mixed signals about negotiation progress, with reports suggesting Israel rejected French participation in any future monitoring arrangement.