Editors led with the US announcement of pilot zone operations in southern Lebanon, marking a concrete step in the framework agreement. By early afternoon, multiple outlets reported the start of implementation, with the Lebanese army deploying to Zoutar al-Gharbiya and other towns. The Israeli army confirmed the pilot phase, framing it as a 'safe zone' project. This development overshadowed President Aoun's Washington visit, where he met Rubio and prepared for a Trump meeting, carrying a proposal on Hezbollah's arms. Saudi Arabia voiced support and invited Aoun to the kingdom. The US-Iran military escalation continued in the background, with IRGC strikes on US bases in Jordan and Yemen's maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, but editors prioritized the tangible shift on the ground in Lebanon.