⌨The day began with reports of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in dozens of casualties. By afternoon, attention shifted dramatically to Lebanon, where a series of explosions involving communication devices carried by Hezbollah members occurred. Initially reported as hundreds of injuries, the toll rose throughout the day, reaching 9 deaths and 2,750 injuries by evening. Hezbollah accused Israel of responsibility, hinting at a potential escalation. Meanwhile, the Israeli security cabinet officially added the return of northern residents as a war objective. The body of Jordanian Maher Al-Ghazi, who carried out an operation at the Allenby Bridge, was returned to Jordan. Palestinian factions condemned the Lebanon explosions, interpreting them as a sign of Israeli frustration.