Morning reports focused on Lebanese cabinet's meeting in Tyre to discuss army deployment south of Litani, while monitoring developments in Syria. By noon, opposition forces reached within 20km of Damascus, prompting Iranian denial of embassy evacuation reports. Turkish-Russian-Iranian meetings in Doha sought diplomatic solutions.
Evening brought reports of Homs central prison falling to opposition forces, with claims of 3,500 prisoners released. Hezbollah's Radwan force reportedly retreated from Homs alongside Syrian army units, marking significant shift in territorial control. Israeli sources indicated preliminary dialogue with Syrian Democratic Forces, while closing diplomatic channels suggested Assad's position weakening.
Celebrations erupted in Tripoli and Saadnayel as news of Homs capture spread. Five Arab foreign ministers and Astana track countries called for immediate cessation of military operations, highlighting regional powers' shifting stance toward Syrian conflict resolution.