Israeli attacks on Lebanon intensified dramatically, resulting in nearly 500 casualties in a single day. Hezbollah responded with expanded rocket attacks on northern Israel, including strikes near Haifa. The conflict escalated with Israel targeting Beirut's southern suburbs. International concern grew, with France calling for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. In Gaza, the war entered its 354th day, with continued Israeli bombardments and rising casualties. Palestinian officials reported over 41,000 deaths since October. The UN General Assembly's 79th session began, with Palestinian President Abbas participating. Reports emerged of systematic torture of Gaza detainees in Israeli prisons. The expanding conflict raised fears of a wider regional war, with Israel threatening ground operations in Lebanon.