Morning news focused on diplomatic pressure to create a timeline for disarming Hezbollah, following yesterday's Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburb. Patriarch Al-Rahi emphasized that Lebanon "cannot continue with two weapons and two armies," while Gebran Bassil stated Hezbollah's military role is "no longer acceptable."
By midday, Interior Minister signed municipal election decrees, formally scheduling voting despite ongoing tensions. The Shia Islamic Council filed a legal complaint regarding "mysterious rockets" launched from South Lebanon that preceded recent escalations.
Lebanese Army deployed aircraft over southern Lebanon for the first time, marking increased state authority in Hezbollah-dominated regions. Media focused on Washington-Tehran tensions, analyzing whether Trump's approach would lead to negotiations or military confrontation.
Evening reports indicated American envoy Morgan Ortagus would arrive with "firm language" to accelerate disarmament, while US sources warned Lebanon faced either Hezbollah disarmament or war.