⌨Israeli airstrikes on Beirut escalated, with reports of six to nine casualties in central Beirut by morning. Throughout the day, Israel ordered more Lebanese residents to evacuate, including from Nabatieh. The Lebanese army reportedly returned fire for the first time. By evening, multiple explosions were heard near Beirut's airport, with reports suggesting strikes targeted a potential successor to Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Concurrently, an Israeli strike in the West Bank reportedly killed 18, including a Hamas figure. These events unfolded as US President Biden discussed potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, prompting a warning from Iran. In UK news, the Labour Party agreed to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite US concerns, while maintaining a crucial military base.