The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it killed over 20 terrorists and conducted 100 strikes during ground operations north of the Litani River. These operations, carried out by the Givati Brigade, were aimed at safeguarding northern Israeli communities, particularly in the Galilee Panhandle and Metula. The IDF stated that the actions were necessary to mitigate direct threats to these areas and enhance operational capabilities in southern Lebanon. During the operations, the military uncovered hundreds of weapons concealed within civilian residences, raising concerns about the use of civilian spaces for military purposes. Additionally, a strike targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in the city of Tyre inadvertently caused damage to a civilian hospital, prompting the IDF to clarify that the hospital was not the intended target. The military emphasized that Hezbollah's tactics of embedding itself within civilian infrastructure pose significant risks to local populations, including patients and medical personnel.