⌨The northern border saw intense rocket barrages from Lebanon, with over 55 launches targeting Galilee and Safed. Fires broke out in open areas. The IDF responded with strikes in Lebanon, including deep into the country. In the south, rocket fire on Ashkelon prompted IDF calls for Gaza residents to evacuate northward. A significant development was the release of an audio recording from hostage Matan Angrest, appealing to Netanyahu. This sparked renewed protests by hostages' families, criticizing the government's priorities. Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare for a wider operation in Lebanon, signaling a potential shift in focus. Internally, police faced criticism for arresting women who placed hostage-related flyers in a synagogue, leading to an investigation of the incident.