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.

Three foreign workers lightly injured following Hezbollah rocket barrage on Haifa area; AP photographer captures images of Israeli bomb hitting a building in Lebanese capital

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.