The pace of Israeli strikes on Lebanon is escalating, while there are no new breaches in the presidential file. In addition to targeting border areas and centers affiliated with Hezbollah, an Israeli drone targeted a car at the Qana-Al-Hawsh intersection at the northern entrance to the city of Tyre, killing Hadi Mustafa from the Rashidiya refugee camp, a leader in the Al-Qassam Brigades responsible for logistical support. The Israeli army announced, "We have killed Hamas leader Hadi Ali Mustafa by targeting a car carrying him in Lebanon," adding, "We will continue to target Hamas movement wherever it operates." Meanwhile, Hezbollah targeted Israeli centers and caused direct casualties.

Politically, the National Moderation Bloc affirmed the continuity of its initiative, especially after receiving support from the Quintet Group, the Maronite Patriarch, and the Council of Maronite Patriarchs.

Separately, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the caretaker government, Abdallah Bou Habib, instructed the relevant departments in the ministry to file a complaint with the UN Security Council through Lebanon's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York, following a series of Israeli attacks considered the most violent on March 11 and 12, 2024, targeting civilians in residential areas around the city of Baalbek and neighboring villages, resulting in casualties and injuries among civilians and innocent people.

Regionally, on the 159th day of the war on Gaza, the Israeli army continued its airstrikes on various areas of the sector, and divers attempted to infiltrate near the northern shores of Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his insistence on a military ground operation in Rafah despite international opposition. In this context, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warned again against Israel's plan to attack the city of Rafah.

Internationally, the British Defense Minister banned the dropping of aid from his country to Gaza by air due to risks to civilians.

In a separate context, Russia warned that the war in Ukraine could escalate beyond control and expand geographically due to reckless actions by one or more NATO members.

Days before the presidential elections, President Vladimir Putin affirmed that "the Russian nuclear triad is more modern than any other triad, and from a military-technical perspective, Russia is ready for nuclear war."