The day opened with an Israeli strike on a Lebanese Army vehicle near Khardali, killing two officers and a soldier—a direct hit on state forces that editors across the spectrum led with. Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar framed it as a consequence of state disregard for sovereignty, while President Aoun and PM Salam condemned it as a flagrant violation. By mid-morning, attention shifted north: PM Salam officially launched the rehabilitation of René Moawad Airport in Qlayaat, declaring an end to neglected regions. The ceasefire deal, born and dead in a day, faded from priority. By evening, Le Drian’s push for direct Lebanon-Israel talks resurfaced, and Israel was accused of using white phosphorus. The day’s arc moved from military escalation against the army to a symbolic state-building project, with diplomatic tensions simmering.