Israel claims Hezbollah hides rockets and weaponry in residential areas; Lebanon’s health ministry accuses Israel of hitting hospitals and homes

The Lebanese health minister stated in a press briefing that the death toll had quickly increased to more than 270, including 21 children and 31 women. In all, 1,024 people were hurt. Israel's military claims it struck more than 300 Hezbollah targets.

The IDF refused to rule out a possible ground invasion of Lebanon, as it launched a series of extensive air strikes in the country’s southern region.