Security Forces Honored as UNIFIL Future Questioned

Lebanese media reported Israel's seizure of the Gaza-bound ship "Madeline" carrying activist Greta Thunberg, redirecting it to an Israeli port. The morning featured commemorations for Lebanese Internal Security Forces, with officials emphasizing that security requires institutions beyond weapons alone.

UNIFIL's future dominated afternoon coverage. Commander Tenenti stated the mission wants to transfer tasks to the Lebanese Army while denying coordination with Hezbollah. Reports suggested US-Israeli discussions about ending UNIFIL's presence entirely, though Lebanon seeks to develop a new vision for the peacekeeping force's role.

Israeli violations continued in the south with earthwork operations between Markaba and Houla, plus targeting of a vehicle in Nabatieh that killed one person. Sources told broadcasters that Israel would work to disrupt any state-Hezbollah weapons agreement. The coverage built on recent days' ceasefire monitoring disputes while diplomatic contacts continued addressing strike fallout.