The Vatican announced Pope Francis's funeral will be held Saturday at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, with the first images of his body lying in state released. Lebanese churches will ring bells on the burial day, following official mourning declared by the government.
Israeli forces conducted targeted strikes in Lebanon, killing a Jamaa Islamiya commander in Baourta and another person in a pickup truck in Tyre's al-Hinniyeh. These operations continue Israel's targeting strategy following yesterday's mourning for three Lebanese soldiers.
President Aoun emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue, stating "no one in Lebanon wants to return to war," while continuing talks with Hezbollah on the weapons file. The Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador over arms-related remarks.
Parliament Speaker Berri called a legislative session for Thursday to discuss 23 priority texts, including banking secrecy laws. Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister reported Cairo's efforts to end Israeli occupation of positions in southern Lebanon.