Morning reports focused on Israel's expanding military actions in Syria, with over 20 airstrikes targeting various locations. The Israeli army announced it was "deployed in southern Syria" to protect Druze communities, evacuating five Syrian Druze for medical treatment in Israel amid sectarian tensions that began earlier this week.
Electoral preparations continued for Sunday's municipal elections in Mount Lebanon, described as a test of political balances and the "first electoral test" for the current administration. The Interior Ministry issued final calls for voter participation while elections in Naame and Haret al-Naame were postponed to ensure proper processes.
Following yesterday's Defense Council warning to Hamas, reports emerged that Hamas had pledged to surrender wanted individuals. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary Qassem acknowledged the organization was conducting a "comprehensive review" of its operations while insisting "resistance will continue."