The Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes targeting several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah responded by launching its missiles towards Israeli positions and gatherings.

Additionally, the governmental palace witnessed Lebanese-Cypriot talks between Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, resulting in Cyprus undertaking European efforts to provide aid to Lebanon and encourage the return of refugees to Syria.

Simultaneously, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri discussed the situation in Lebanon and the region with the Cypriot President, stating that the discussions were very positive and fruitful cooperation exists.

Furthermore, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah affirmed during a commemorative event held by the party for the martyrdom of Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi and his companions in the Israeli raid on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, in the Sayyed al-Shuhada complex in the southern suburbs, that those who prevent war and strife in this country are accused by the enemies of Lebanon of harboring hatred, strife, and conspiracy.

In his message for Eid al-Fitr, Grand Mufti Abdul-Latif Derian stated that the opportunity is available for the Lebanese to elect a president.

The Army Command, through its account on the "X" platform, announced: "Following up on the issue of the kidnapped Pascal Sliman, the Intelligence Directorate of the Army managed to arrest most of the Syrian gang members involved in the kidnapping operation. During the interrogation, it was revealed that the kidnapped person was killed by them while they attempted to steal his car in the Jbeil area, and they transferred his body to Syria. The Army Command coordinates with the Syrian authorities to hand over the body, and investigations continue under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor's Office."

Regionally, on the 185th day of the Israeli war on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the "timing" of the military operation to invade Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, has been "determined", despite regional and international warnings against the invasion, but he did not mention the specified date for the invasion of Rafah.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also stated, "We are ready to pay the price to bring back the abductees, and afterward, we will return to fighting and enter Rafah."

The families of the Israeli hostages accused the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman of "sacrificing our sons," who are still held captive in the Gaza Strip for 6 months.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation, considered that "the Israeli entity's bombing of civilians in the Gaza Strip with such unprecedented brutality and bloodshed is evidence of its failure to achieve its military objectives." In turn, Abdollahian affirmed that "the internal front in the Zionist entity is experiencing its worst conditions due to the steadfastness of the Palestinian resistance."

Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al-Sabah apologized for accepting the presidency of the upcoming government.

Internationally, the Vatican announced that His Holiness Pope Francis met with relatives of several Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

In this context, the Deputy US Representative to the United Nations, Robert Wood, stated that for Palestine to join the United Nations as a full member, Israel and the Palestinians must reach an agreement.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Dai Bing, emphasized that Security Council resolutions are binding and must be fully and immediately implemented, calling on Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza and open the border crossings.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Israel has not yet provided a satisfactory explanation for the killing of relief workers.

In Germany, a person was seriously injured in a knife attack inside a train.

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stressed that the Russian economy has shown impressive growth rates.