The Supreme Defense Council, meeting under President Aoun's leadership, issued a stern warning against Hamas using Lebanon as a platform for destabilization. This follows the Lebanese Army's seizure of 800 rockets from Badawi camp and arrest of two Hamas members. The Council's decision was later endorsed by the Cabinet.
President Aoun clarified that disarmament should proceed through dialogue rather than force, continuing his stance from previous days. The Cabinet approved a judicial independence bill, which Justice Minister Salam described as strengthening judges' impartiality against pressures.
Walid Jumblatt made an unannounced visit to Syria, meeting President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss protection for Syrian Druze amid ongoing sectarian clashes. Israeli media reported that their security cabinet supported plans to expand operations in Gaza, while Israeli airstrikes continued across Syria with approximately 20 strikes reported by evening.