Lebanese media on September 16 shifted focus to Israel's intensified military actions. Morning reports indicated an Arab-Iranian axis opportunity and continued scrutiny of Palestinian weapons in Lebanon following the Doha summit, alongside a European warning about expanding the buffer zone. By late morning, attention dramatically moved to the unfolding ground assault on Gaza City by Israeli forces, with detailed accounts of two Israeli divisions entering Gaza. Concurrently, the arrest of the ship owner connected to the Beirut port explosion and discussions about his extradition from Bulgaria gained prominence, while calls for Lebanese state sovereignty and arms control persisted, particularly concerning Hezbollah's weapons monopoly. Further reports emerged regarding Pope Francis's upcoming visit to Lebanon and Turkey.