The day of Israel's surface-to-surface bombing of Lebanon

The day commenced with US diplomatic pressure becoming more explicit, as an American delegation directly demanded Hezbollah's disarmament as a prerequisite for Israeli withdrawal and a one-year UNIFIL extension. These conditions were tied to potential Gulf aid. As the day progressed, Israeli threats intensified, with an official warning of a wide attack on all of Lebanon if necessary. Concurrently, the Iranian Embassy condemned the US envoy's policies, reflecting Tehran's defiance. By late afternoon, reports emerged of the first Israeli surface-to-surface missile bombing of Lebanon since the truce, confirming the escalation. Domestically, US envoy Barrack sparked controversy by calling reporters' behavior "animalistic," prompting a presidential apology. Later, Barrack reportedly dismissed military solutions, advocating for direct dialogue between Lebanon and Israel.