Tension and escalation dominate the southern borders amid a complete paralysis in the presidential file, with anticipation of regional developments.

In this context, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti confirmed the ongoing escalation in the south, with destruction on both sides, warning of the risk of a miscalculation.

During a military drill for cadets in Aqoura, Army Commander General Joseph Aoun stated that the army is Lebanon's rock and the cadets are the rock of the army.

Regionally, the Israeli war on Gaza entered its 293rd day, with several Palestinians killed and injured due to continuous Israeli bombardment.

The Israeli army informed the political leadership that preparations for a ground maneuver in Lebanon are complete.

Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar met with local authority heads at the "Ramat David" airbase, along with other air force and northern command leaders. He indicated that if war breaks out with Iran and Lebanon, they are ready, promising a decisive and deadly strike against the enemy, with surprises in store.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized their commitment to bringing all detainees back home, alive or dead.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed efforts to stop the Israeli war on Gaza and various regional issues with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. They also discussed regional de-escalation efforts, reaffirming their support for Lebanon’s security and stability and the necessity to adhere to UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Separately, Jordan's King Abdullah II decided to dissolve the House of Representatives in preparation for parliamentary elections scheduled for September 10, according to a statement from the Royal Court.

The leader of Yemen's "Ansar Allah" group, Abdul Malik Badruddin Al-Houthi, announced that their response to the Israeli targeting of Hodeidah is forthcoming.

Internationally, US President Joe Biden emphasized that the American economy is the strongest in the world after strong growth figures. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Netanyahu to address the "final gaps" in the Gaza agreement. Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Netanyahu seeks Biden's approval for action in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail.

US presidential candidate Donald Trump called on Israel to end the war swiftly and return the hostages.

In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin received Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to discuss a potential meeting between Assad and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Putin noted that the Middle East situation is escalating, while Assad highlighted the significance of their meeting given the global and Eurasian developments, to discuss the details and potential scenarios.

Seven individuals were arrested in Belgium on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack.

Economically, the US economy grew by 2.8% in the second quarter of this year, significantly exceeding expectations of a 2% growth. These preliminary estimates from the US Commerce Department compare with a 1.4% growth in the first quarter.