Fighting continues in southern Lebanon. There, Hezbollah claimed to have attacked two Israeli tanks near the border village of Labbouneh. The World Health Organization has warned of a "very high" risk of cholera in Lebanon following the wave of mass displacement caused by Israel's nationwide airstrike campaign and southern ground offensive.

Palestinians in the enclave were divided over whether the death of Yahya Sinwar, if confirmed, would bring the war in Gaza closer to an end.

There is a diplomatic push to restart talks for cease-fire and hostage release talks in Gaza — but Israeli hard-liners want to shatter Hamas and Hezbollah and deliver a blow to Iran.