Morning reports focused on British newspaper The Sun's claims of Assad's poisoning attempt in Russia, which dominated Lebanese media coverage throughout the day. The story appeared alongside news of Syrian curriculum changes removing Assad-era content and Qatar Airways resuming Damascus flights.
Saudi diplomatic engagement shifted, with Foreign Minister cancelling his Beirut visit while meeting Syria's new administration in Riyadh. French ministers met with Berri as presidential election dynamics intensified ahead of January 9th session.
Israeli military operations expanded from morning border movements in Beit Lief to evening airstrikes against alleged Hezbollah missile sites in Iqlim al-Tuffah. IDF claimed these strikes followed Lebanese Army's inaction. Evening tensions rose at Beirut Airport over Iranian diplomatic baggage inspection, while Houthi forces claimed 22 operations against Israeli targets during the past week.