Following yesterday's "orphaned rockets" incident, Israel intensified bombardment across southern Lebanon, with Lebanese outlets reporting guided missile strikes on a car in Aita al-Shaab killing one person. The Lebanese Army issued a statement condemning Israel for escalating attacks under various pretexts.
Hezbollah denied responsibility for the rocket launches, positioning itself "behind the state," while President Aoun's diplomatic communications reportedly succeeded in shielding Beirut from Israeli strikes. Media speculation centered on three scenarios about who launched the rockets, with some suggesting they were deliberately used to justify escalation.
By afternoon, Arab League Secretary General Abu al-Gheit expressed support for Lebanon against Israeli aggression. Evening reports highlighted Trump's deployment of a second aircraft carrier against Iran while maintaining pressure across multiple fronts against Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis. A French report emerged detailing Israel's alleged plan against Lebanon.