President Aoun departed for Qatar on an official visit to secure support for Lebanon's stability, emphasizing Qatar's role in preserving Lebanese institutions and its potential continued involvement in economic recovery. This followed his visits to Lebanese security institutions where he stressed "no leniency with the corrupt."
The bilateral dialogue between the presidency and Hezbollah regarding weapons control continues, with reports that America has delivered demands to Iran regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Aoun stated that only qualified Hezbollah fighters could potentially be integrated into the army, rejecting a "Popular Mobilization" model.
Jordan revealed it had thwarted plots linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, with suspects allegedly trained in Lebanon. Prime Minister Salam quickly responded, reaffirming Lebanon's refusal to be used as a base for operations threatening neighboring countries.
Military tensions persisted with Israeli airstrikes reported in southern Lebanon targeting Ramia village, while the Lebanese Army reportedly arrested two Hamas officials.