Prime Minister Mikati conducted his second southern tour in recent days, visiting military positions with Army Commander Aoun. The visits emphasized military readiness and included stops at UNIFIL's eastern sector command in Abel El-Saqi and Al-Khiam.
Israeli forces raised their flag at Naqoura's main entrance and conducted demolitions in various southern areas, while warning residents of several villages against returning home. Electricity supply increases were announced for the holiday period.
Following Walid Jumblatt's Damascus visit, focus shifted to Syrian-Lebanese relations, with the Kremlin confirming ongoing diplomatic and military communication with Syria's new authorities. Hezbollah's Qmati reaffirmed support for Frangieh's presidential candidacy, while discussions continued regarding Joseph Aoun's potential nomination.
Evening brought reports of Israeli drone strikes in Taybeh resulting in casualties, while regional attention turned to narrowing gaps in Gaza ceasefire negotiations.