Morning headlines focused on US preparations to launch indirect negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, with Lebanon reportedly ignoring Israeli offers while the US seeks a path forward. This follows Berri's rejection of territorial concessions yesterday.
By midday, Israeli forces struck a car in Borj al-Malook village, killing two Hezbollah members, continuing targeted operations that have characterized recent weeks. The IDF later confirmed targeting a Hezbollah operative.
President Aoun addressed Lebanon's challenges at a Dar al-Fatwa iftar, emphasizing that "no project supersedes building a strong state" and noting Lebanon cannot stabilize while tensions persist on its southern border. His upcoming March 28 Paris visit was discussed as potentially impacting mediation efforts.
By evening, news shifted to US military strikes against Houthis in Yemen, described as part of a wider campaign with Trump threatening "hell like they've never seen."