Israel launches joint assault on Gaza and southern Beirut targets

Israel's military, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), has increased its pressure on Hezbollah with airstrikes on the Dahiyeh neighborhood in southern Beirut, specifically targeting the group's intelligence headquarters. The IDF claims that secondary explosions were observed during the attacks, suggesting that Hezbollah may be hiding its assets under residential buildings.

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, has stated that the group will continue to launch attacks against Israel until a ceasefire is established in Gaza. Israel has since extended its invasion to the entire south of Lebanon, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deploying a fourth division to the area. The IDF claims to have made gains, with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stating that the group has overcome "painful blows" from Israel.

Israeli defense forces have conducted targeted airstrikes against Hezbollah forces operating from a command centre inside a mosque near the Salah Ahandor hospital in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military claims to have taken steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, but eyewitnesses report massive consecutive strikes hitting Beirut's southern suburbs. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces bombed a mosque in Deir el-Balah, with witnesses indicating that the number of casualties could rise as the mosque is being used to house displaced people. The Israeli military claims the mosque was being used as a Hamas command centre.