Trump's arrival in Saudi Arabia dominated media coverage, described as a "historic return" to the region. By afternoon, he and bin Salman signed a strategic economic partnership document with record-breaking arms deals. Trump unexpectedly announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria and expressed willingness to help Lebanon "build its economic future."
Interior Ministry published municipal election results for Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh districts, while Tripoli awaited final counts amid reports of vote counting irregularities. The "Vision for Tripoli" list allegedly led with 13 seats, though Lebanon24 reported the circulating results were inaccurate.
UNIFIL announced discovering 225 weapons caches in South Lebanon since the Israel-Hezbollah truce. Israeli forces conducted a drone strike on a motorcycle in Houla, killing one person later identified by Janoubia as Mousa Ali Abboud.
Beirut prepares to elect its municipal council this Sunday, with candidates emphasizing the importance of maintaining sectarian balance.