Day Israeli Strike Kills Five as Aoun Returns from UAE

The morning news reported President Aoun returning from the UAE with optimism about Emirati support, sending thanks to bin Zayed for "utmost hospitality" and characterizing their discussions as "fruitful and positive." The UAE agreed to lift its three-year travel ban on Lebanese citizens.

Mid-day reports focused on an Israeli strike in Meis al-Jabal that killed five people, including a civil defense member. The casualty count fluctuated in reports throughout the day, with Israel later claiming two Hezbollah members were among those killed.

The Supreme Defense Council held its first meeting under Aoun's leadership, with security challenges, elections, and border issues on the agenda. Reports indicated that Hamas suspects were the first item on the council's agenda, with Lebanese authorities demanding their surrender for rocket launches.

Evening coverage highlighted US-Iranian talks being postponed, with an American source reportedly warning that either Iran commits to dismantling Hezbollah or Israel will launch an invasion reaching Beirut.