US Deputy Envoy Morgan Ortagus's visit to Baabda Palace marked a shift in Lebanon's cabinet formation, declaring Hezbollah's defeat and demanding its exclusion from government. This triggered protests at Beirut Airport and distancing statements from the presidency. The morning saw Pope Francis sending a message to President Aoun emphasizing Lebanon's role in civilization.
Israeli strikes continued in Bisariye and Tirharfa, where a Hezbollah official and his daughters were killed in a house explosion. By afternoon, border clashes intensified with Lebanese clans fighting HTS militants, resulting in ten casualties and the recapture of Jarmash village.
Evening developments focused on weapons deals, with Pentagon announcing $6.75 billion in arms sales to Israel. Cabinet negotiations continued with reports of Raed Sharafeddine emerging as potential fifth Shiite minister, while Trump signed new sanctions against ICC amid regional discussions on Gaza's future.