Israeli airstrikes continued in southern Lebanese areas, reaching the Khallet al-Naml region near the government hospital in Mays al-Jabal, the outskirts of Aita al-Shaab, Hanin, the outskirts of Aitaroun, Dahr El Ahmar, Khirbet, Batishieh, Khiam, the outskirts of Yarin, and Wadi al-Dalafa - Hula. An Israeli airstrike also targeted a residential building in Khiam - Wadi al-Asafir, with shelling on the outskirts of Hula, Salouqi, and Alma al-Shaab. Two members of the Civil Defense - Islamic Association were martyred due to an Israeli airstrike on an ambulance center in Hanin.

An Israeli airstrike targeted the headquarters of the Health Authority in Hanin, resulting in three injuries.

Members of the Scouts of the Islamic Message and Civil Defense - Martyrs of Khiam Unit survived after their center was hit by a missile from an enemy warplane in the town of Khiam - East Harah, without it exploding.

On the other hand, Hezbollah announced targeting several sites, including the vicinity of the Mawqah site with rocket weapons, the vicinity of the Baghdadi site with rocket weapons, the espionage equipment on the "Cobra" hill leading to its injury and destruction, the Malikieh site with appropriate weapons and direct injury, the vicinity of the Tayhat hill and Mount Nizr with rocket weapons causing confirmed injuries, the Rmeita site in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms with rocket weapons, the gathering of Israeli soldiers in Tal Shahr, the vicinity of the "Birkit Risha" site with rocket weapons.

In the evening, the new US ambassador, Lisa Johnson, arrived in Lebanon, stating, "The times are tough, and I appreciate the importance of what Lebanon is facing in terms of challenges."

Simultaneously, senior advisors to US President Joe Biden, Amos Hochstein, met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Nabih Berri, the acting Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, and the Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun.

It is suggested that the main goal of Hochstein's visit is to negotiate and find a formula to reduce or settle the conflict with Hezbollah. This involves discussions with official stakeholders to attempt to secure the swift return of Israeli evacuees from settlements in northern Israel in Upper Galilee. This issue holds significant moral weight for Israel, in addition to the economic burden resulting from the displacement, affecting 40% of its economy, along with the associated costs and societal and political pressures.

Regionally, the war entered its 97th day in the Gaza Strip, with ongoing military operations and clashes on various fronts.

Seven Palestinians were killed, and others were injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house west of Khan Yunis, while intense artillery shelling occurred in southeast Khan Yunis.

Since the escalation in early October last year, Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have resulted in the death of over 23,469 individuals, as reported by the Gaza Ministry of Health.

Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to express gratitude to South Africa for filing a case with the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of committing genocide in the war on Gaza.

Israeli Chief of Staff Hertzi Halevi stated that Hamas had long been preparing in an exceptionally organized manner to defend itself against the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip.

Under the protection of the Israeli police, settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Witnesses reported that dozens of settlers entered Al-Aqsa from the Moroccan Gate, carried out provocative tours in its courtyards, and performed Talmudic rituals.

In confidential information to “al Joumhouria newspaper”, it was revealed that behind-the-scenes negotiations, sponsored by Qatar and Egypt, are underway to secure the release of detainees in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of prisoners from Israeli prisons. However, the obstacle lies in Hamas objecting to the release of recently sentenced prisoners and insisting on releasing those sentenced to death or life imprisonment, including high-ranking leaders. On the Israeli side, internal disputes and pressure on Netanyahu from the opposition, particularly from Smotrich and Ben Gvir, are hindering any negotiation or anticipated agreement, attempting to embarrass Netanyahu in any prospective negotiations.

Deputy Dubai Police Chief Dahi Khalfan Tamim stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of the "eternal devourer" generation, should be placed by the Israeli people "in a mental institution."

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei wrote in Hebrew on his account on the "X" platform, "The crimes of the Israeli entity will not be forgotten. Even after the removal of this entity from the face of the earth, these crimes, the killing of thousands of children and women, will be recorded in the books."

The Iranian Navy detained a US oil tanker near the UAE's Fujairah port, which had been stolen by the United States last year and had its name changed. The "Naval Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran" announced the seizure of the US oil tanker by judicial order in the waters of the Sea of Oman.

Leader of the Houthi group in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, stated that anyone wishing to attack our people risks entering into a military confrontation and will pay the price.

Internationally, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the rapprochement between Arab countries and Israel is the "best way to isolate Iran." He added in statements from Cairo at the end of his tour in the Middle East: "Israel's security and its integration (in the region) are linked to paving the way for the establishment of a Palestinian state."

A demonstration was organized in front of the British Parliament protesting the passage of a law prohibiting the implementation of the policy of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel. Protesters held banners with messages like "Boycott Israel," "Boycott Israeli racial discrimination," and "We stand with Gaza," while carrying Palestinian flags.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported receiving a report about an incident approximately 50 nautical miles east of the coast of Oman. It was stated on the "X" platform: "UKMTO received a report of an incident about 50 nautical miles east of the coast of Sohar in the Sultanate of Oman," confirming that "authorities are investigating the incident." Ships were advised to navigate in the area with caution and report any suspicious activity to the administration.

Historic trial sessions commenced today where Israel and South Africa face each other before the International Court of Justice in The Hague.