The day opened with reports of the deadliest Israeli strikes since the truce, killing 14 in the south, and Hezbollah vowing to continue resistance. By mid-morning, President Aoun directly countered Hezbollah's stance, stating that true betrayal is dragging Lebanon into war for foreign interests, while Hezbollah's Qassem rejected direct negotiations. In the afternoon, Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu and Katz, threatened to escalate further, with Katz warning of fire that would 'burn Lebanon's cedars.' The evening saw a wave of Israeli airstrikes on over 20 Hezbollah targets in the Bekaa and south. The day's editorial focus was the sharpening divide between the state's diplomatic path and Hezbollah's military posture, with Aoun's accusation marking a clear break.