An Israeli strike on a Lebanese Army checkpoint near Tyre killed one soldier and wounded 18 others, prompting Prime Minister Mikati to describe it as a "bloody message" against ceasefire efforts. The morning saw increased rocket activity from Hezbollah, with salvos reaching central Israel and Haifa.
By afternoon, Israel conducted multiple strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting what they claimed were Hezbollah intelligence and rocket unit facilities. Hezbollah responded with what they reported as 50 operations throughout the day, including their first drone swarm attack on Ashdod naval base.
Evening brought conflicting signals about a potential ceasefire agreement, with Israeli media suggesting a deal could materialize within days while official sources denied any "green light." US mediator Hochstein disputed reports about warning Netanyahu or abandoning negotiations. The Education Ministry suspended classes in affected areas for the following day.