Israel struck Lebanon following Hezbollah's missile launch towards Tel Aviv, escalating tensions in the region. Reports indicated over 500,000 people were displaced in Lebanon. Turkey responded by providing 30 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and President Erdogan met with Lebanese PM Mikati in New York. The Turkish Foreign Minister called for an "awakening" regarding the situation in Gaza. Domestically, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Bitlis sparked concerns, with experts warning of potential larger quakes. The prosecution demanded an 88,302-year prison sentence for "Tosuncuk," the founder of the Çiftlik Bank Ponzi scheme. Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş met with Russian President Putin, discussing bilateral relations. Turkish warships were announced to visit Northern Cyprus ports, signaling increased military presence in the region.