The day Israeli airstrikes hit Beqaa and Hermel

Lebanese media opened with continued analysis of the state's arms monopoly plan, approved in prior days. Questions persisted regarding whether the government's deal safeguarded Hezbollah's weapons or potentially exposed them, with some suggesting the extended implementation timeline benefited the group. Concurrently, US efforts intensified, pushing for the reactivation of oversight committees and "implementation mechanisms" to support the Lebanese government and army, particularly south of the Litani. By late morning, a significant escalation occurred with Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Hermel and Beqaa, followed by reports of casualties in the evening. These developments unfolded against a backdrop of renewed international efforts for Gaza ceasefire negotiations, as the US advanced new proposals while Israel continued its military actions. The Lebanese government reaffirmed its commitment to the army's arms monopolization plan amidst these regional and internal pressures.