Israel and Hezbollah indicated that they were clashing deeper inside Lebanese territory. An escalation in the fighting could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire.

An Israeli minister indicated that a ceasefire was closer than at any point since the war began, though he said a sticking point was ensuring Israel retains freedom to act inside Lebanon should any deal be violated.

A building is obliterated in Beirut by an Israeli air strike :: Beirut, LebanonA large fireball and smoke could be seen billowing from the strike impact as people gathered at the scene in Tayouneh, which is on the edge of Beirut's southern suburbs and near a central park in the city.