The Day the U.S. Embassy Evacuated Staff

Morning headlines focused on reports that Israeli officials now prefer direct military coordination with the Lebanese Army over UNIFIL, a shift from previous border security mechanisms. By early afternoon, editors prioritized Hezbollah's reassertion of its 'legitimate' right to resistance during the anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's funeral, maintaining the group's defensive posture amid regional tensions. The evening was dominated by the U.S. State Department's announcement of non-essential staff departures from its Beirut embassy, framed as a precautionary measure due to escalating tensions with Iran and suspicious movements from Beirut's southern suburbs.