The morning began with international recognition of Joseph Aoun's presidency, including statements from Biden, EU, and UN. PM Mikati's visit to Baabda set government formation in motion, with consultations scheduled for Monday. Cyprus's president became the first foreign leader to visit.
By afternoon, Israeli drone strikes in Tyr-Debba killed five people, while joint US-UK-Israeli strikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen. French sources indicated a "new dynamic" in ceasefire negotiations for South Lebanon.
Evening developments centered on President Aoun's visit to Patriarch Rahi in Bkerke, where the oath speech was framed as Lebanon's rescue roadmap. Reports emerged of Mikati's likely nomination as PM, while banking associations pledged support for reform efforts. Israeli forces conducted two demolition operations in Kfarkila, maintaining pressure despite diplomatic developments.