Israeli forces withdrew from Al-Khiam in the morning, with Lebanese Army units taking positions in five locations around the town. The transition occurred under CENTCOM supervision, marking the first implementation of the ceasefire arrangement. By afternoon, two fatalities were reported in Al-Khiam following Israeli operations, prompting PM Mikati to declare this a violation of US-French mediated commitments.
Neemat Frem officially announced his presidential candidacy, while Speaker Berri reported positive signals from Quintet ambassadors regarding the January 9 session. The Syrian interim government's decision to freeze constitution and parliament for three months received coverage, alongside reports of US citizen Travis Timmerman's release from Syrian detention.
Evening reports focused on Interior Minister Mawlawi's denial of former Syrian security officials entering Lebanon through legal crossings, while the Money Changers Syndicate issued warnings about counterfeit $50 notes in circulation.