Trump's statements about Lebanon dominated coverage at the US-Gulf Summit in Riyadh, where he declared Lebanon has "a chance to free itself from Hezbollah's grip" while Saudi Crown Prince emphasized support for weapon exclusivity in Lebanese state hands. These statements aligned with previous days' developments on Lebanon's central role in regional discussions.
The Lebanese Cabinet dismissed North Lebanon Governor Ramzi Nohra and appointed Mohammed Qabbani as head of the Council for Development and Reconstruction, actions likely connected to the problematic Tripoli municipal election results that continued generating controversy.
Trump met with Syrian President Chareh in Riyadh following his pledge to lift US sanctions, reportedly asking Syria to normalize relations with Israel. Before departing to Qatar, Trump and MBS signed economic agreements projected to generate $1.2 trillion in exchanges.
The EU announced an €8 million package to support post-conflict stability in Lebanon, while weather forecasts predicted autumn-like conditions followed by warming temperatures.