The Arab Summit in Baghdad dominated Lebanese news, with Iraq pledging $40 million for reconstruction in Gaza and Lebanon. Prime Minister Salam declared "Lebanon has opened a new page in its history," emphasizing commitment to reforms, state monopoly on weapons, and Syrian refugee return. The summit's final statement supported Lebanon's security and stability.
Electoral tensions intensified ahead of Sunday's municipal elections in Beirut and Bekaa, with reports of authorization booklets disappearing in Hermel, prompting a security investigation of the district administrator.
Berri pledged "patience" and commitment to the ceasefire agreement in multiple news outlets. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations continued with a reported strike killing one person in Tyre district and an alleged assassination of a Hezbollah official involved in rebuilding infrastructure.
Former President Aoun arrived in Rome, where Italian President Mattarella indicated oil company Eni was ready to resume exploration in Lebanon.