Reports of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's assassination dominated Lebanese media. Initially, three PFLP members were killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut. By midday, Hezbollah's deputy Naim Qassem confirmed Nasrallah's death, vowing to continue the fight and elect a new leader soon. The news sparked discussions about Hezbollah's future and potential Iranian involvement. Israel hinted at a ground operation in Lebanon, with Defense Minister Gallant making suggestive statements. The U.S. later confirmed Israel was conducting limited ground operations in southern Lebanon. Lebanese Army repositioned troops along the border in response. By evening, Israel declared parts of its northern border a closed military zone, followed by intense raids on Beirut's southern suburbs. Throughout the day, calls for evacuation and concerns about Lebanon's stability intensified.