The Camps Disarmed, The Borders Secured

Lebanese media began the day continuing its focus on the commencement of Palestinian weapons disarmament in the camps, a development from the previous day. Reports initially highlighted the gradual launch of the handover process, with discussions emerging on the government's competence in handling it. This evolved into a debate questioning whether the disarmament constituted a sovereign step or a political trap for the state. Concurrently, President Aoun's affirmations regarding controlled Lebanese-Syrian borders and the army's full readiness shifted editorial attention to external security. A significant local security story developed with a successful kidnapping rescue operation resulting in a gang leader's death. In the evening, the army denied allegations of a cover-up related to a UNIFIL incident, maintaining a focus on military integrity. International developments like the Gaza famine and Israeli actions also remained present.