The Lebanese-Palestinian joint committee held its first meeting, formally establishing mid-June as the start date for disarming Palestinian camps. This implementation follows Abbas's landmark declaration yesterday ending unauthorized weapons. Reports indicated the process would begin with Beirut camps, though evening headlines noted "fabrications" regarding army entry into camps post-disarmament.
Southern municipal elections proceeded despite Israeli disruption attempts, with fifteen "Development and Loyalty" lists winning uncontested in Bint Jbeil district. The Lebanese Army implemented exceptional security measures for tomorrow's voting in southern regions, described as a significant test for Hezbollah.
International tensions continued with Yemeni forces targeting Ben Gurion Airport three times within 24 hours. Nuclear negotiations remained stalled in Rome with Iran rejecting America's "zero enrichment" demand. Trump announced a major Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, while Finland summoned Israel's ambassador over a West Bank diplomatic incident.