The morning began with France's call for complete Israeli withdrawal, as residents started returning south after 499 days. An Israeli drone strike in Aita al-Shaab killed the son of a local mayor, marking the first casualty since Israel's partial withdrawal while maintaining control of five strategic points.
By afternoon, US National Security advisor Mike Waltz assured President Aoun of Washington's commitment to maintaining ceasefire through diplomatic channels. The Central Bank announced increases in circulars 166 and 158, while the Lebanese Army completed deployment in southern border towns.
Evening coverage focused on security preparations for Nasrallah's funeral scheduled for Sunday, while reports emerged questioning Israel's motives for maintaining the five points. Storm "Adam" approached Lebanon, with forecasts predicting snow at unusually low altitudes of 300 meters.