Greek PM's Beirut visit intersected with post-Assad diplomatic reshuffling, as Lebanon navigated regional transitions. Morning reports documented Israeli military movements near Naqoura, while Justice Ministry recovered 6 billion Lebanese pounds from Riad Salameh.
By midday, Assad issued denial of planned departure from Moscow, while Kremlin discussed future of Russian bases with new Syrian leadership. EU representatives indicated readiness to negotiate base arrangements with Damascus's emerging authority. Lebanese embassy preparations for Damascus reopening proceeded.
Evening brought reports of Israeli technical team arriving in Doha for hostage negotiations, while US forces conducted strikes against ISIS positions in Syria. Israeli operations expanded near Latakia, with reported landing operations near Damascus military sites. Lebanese coverage remained split between presidential session preparations and monitoring Syrian transition implications.