The Lebanese Army deployed in Taybeh following Israeli withdrawal, while IDF forces demolished water treatment facilities in Marjayoun and houses in Aitaroun. Qatar's Prime Minister visited Beirut, promising energy support and discussing reconstruction, while meeting with key officials including President Aoun and Speaker Berri.
Cabinet formation negotiations hit new obstacles as U.S. objections to Hezbollah-Amal participation emerged. The Army seized a Hezbollah weapons truck in Iqlim al-Kharoub, highlighting tensions between military and resistance forces.
By evening, Trump-Netanyahu discussions in Washington focused on Gaza ceasefire implementation and Lebanese border stability. Hamas announced the start of second-phase negotiations, while Lavrov warned of Israeli plans to maintain presence in Lebanon. Storm "Aseel" approached Lebanon with expected snow at 900m elevation.