The day was dominated by Netanyahu's claim that Christian Lebanese villages requested annexation to Israel, which was swiftly denied by municipal councils and media. The story broke in the afternoon and became the top editorial priority across outlets, with Kataeb, LBC, Lebanon24, Addiyar, and Lebanon Files all covering the accusation and rebuttal. Earlier, editors focused on Israeli military escalation in the south, including the chief of staff's tour of Shaqif Heights and strikes on Nabatieh. The Khamenei funeral continued to receive extensive coverage from Al-Manar and affiliates. By evening, the annexation claim overshadowed other developments, with Christian villages issuing coordinated denials and Patriarch Rai commenting on the framework accord's implementation.