Hezbollah indicated willingness to discuss its weapons if Israel withdraws from South Lebanon, a significant shift following US envoy Ortagus's visit and her 10-day ultimatum. Prime Minister Salam confirmed this issue would "soon" be discussed by the government, while reports emerged of direct dialogue between President Aoun and Hezbollah on state monopoly of weapons.
The Lebanese Army inspected a site in Shoueifat after Israeli allegations of Hezbollah rebuilding underground military infrastructure there. An Israeli drone crashed in Lebanese territory due to technical failure, according to Israeli military statements.
Economic tensions escalated as Trump's tariffs affecting 57 countries took effect, with China retaliating with 84% tariffs on American goods, though Trump later suspended global tariffs for 90 days except for China.
French judges planned to visit Lebanon to meet Judge Bitar regarding the port explosion case, while France's Macron indicated potential Palestinian state recognition in June.