The 50th anniversary of Lebanon's civil war dominated coverage, with President Aoun declaring "we buried the war forever" and PM Salam calling for a nationwide minute of silence. Patriarch Al-Rahi stated Lebanon has "turned the page on war and illegitimacy."
Reports confirmed the Lebanese Army has taken control of most Hezbollah positions south of the Litani River, continuing the implementation of disarmament efforts that began when troops entered Hezbollah camps two days earlier. Naharnet specifically noted the handover occurred "without obstacles."
French President Macron stated Lebanon can now exit "others' wars," while regional developments continued with a prominent armed faction in southern Syria dissolving itself and surrendering weapons to the defense ministry. Nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran in Oman showed "positive" signs, with reports of "common ground" being established.