The 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination dominated morning coverage, with his son Saad announcing Future Movement's return to political life and support for the new government. The announcement came amid ongoing negotiations over Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, with France proposing UNIFIL deployment at five strategic points - a plan Israel rejected by midday.
Russian drone strike on Chernobyl storage facility emerged as breaking news, while Trump-Putin meeting plans in Saudi Arabia gained traction. By evening, tensions escalated at Beirut airport as Iran rejected Lebanese aircraft landing rights, leading to protests that culminated in attacks on UNIFIL vehicles. The army issued warnings against riots while UNIFIL deputy commander reported injuries in what the mission classified as potential war crimes.
French authorities charged Riad Salameh's son in public funds embezzlement case, adding pressure to Lebanon's financial crisis management.