The Day Trump Demanded Hamas Disarm Amidst Army Report Discussions

Lebanese media on October 5 continued to focus on President Trump's Gaza peace plan, with early reports discussing the possibility of a truce and the implications for Lebanon. By late morning, Naharnet and L'Orient-Le Jour reported on Hamas's conditional acceptance and a Hezbollah official's concerns, placing the ball in Trump's court. LBC and LBCI later highlighted Trump's ultimatum for Hamas to cede power or face "total annihilation." Domestically, there was significant attention on the army's announcement of Fadel Shaker's surrender, as reported by LBC, LBCI, and Lebanon Files. Discussions also intensified around the army's first report to the Council of Ministers, with outlets like Kataeb and Al Joumhouria highlighting its importance regarding Hezbollah's weapons.