Day of Ortagus Consultations Amid Disarmament Pressure

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus conducted a full day of meetings with Lebanese officials, beginning with President Aoun who emphasized the army's coordination with ceasefire monitors. Ortagus departed the 80-minute meeting without statements but sources described encounters as "constructive" and "positive." Speaker Berri provided Ortagus with a list of 18 reform laws passed by parliament.

Lebanese media reported officials presenting a unified position regarding Hezbollah's weapons, though Washington remains skeptical about disarmament prospects. Kataeb leader Gemayel characterized Hezbollah's weapons as a constitutional violation, while LF's Geagea demanded a clear government stance on disarmament.

Army Commander Heikal inspected the Syrian border and called Israel "Lebanon's first enemy." Meanwhile, coverage continued of Israeli operations in Gaza with rising casualties in Khan Younis and Gaza City. Israeli hostage families accused Netanyahu of deceiving Trump about negotiation efforts.