The morning's heavy snowfall coincided with reports of Hezbollah's partial withdrawal from southern positions and freezing of financial compensations to fighters. Iranian officials attended Safi al-Din's funeral in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, while both Lebanese President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam delivered messages emphasizing Lebanon's sovereignty to the Iranian delegation.
By afternoon, details emerged of Hezbollah's organizational restructuring, with non-southern fighters ordered to evacuate their positions. Washington's discussions with Lebanese officials about potential reconciliation with Israel became public, while President Aoun announced his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Evening reports focused on Israeli messages to Hezbollah through intermediaries, while coverage continued of Syrian national dialogue conference preparations amid EU sanctions relief. Storm conditions persisted, with temperatures remaining significantly below seasonal averages.