Following the 95-vote confidence victory, Prime Minister Salam's government faced its first challenge as Israel announced US approval to maintain forces on five Lebanese hills. Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared an indefinite presence in these positions, while military chief Halevi revealed considerations of striking Nasrallah's funeral.
By afternoon, two casualties were reported in an Israeli strike on Hermel, marking continued geographic expansion of operations. Walid Jumblatt warned from Baabda Palace against changes to the ceasefire agreement, framing Israeli presence as part of a broader regional partition project.
Kurdish leader Öcalan's call for PKK dissolution received coverage alongside reports of Trump-Putin dynamics. The French general in the monitoring committee noted increased Lebanese Army capabilities, while Washington expressed support for the new government within 1701 implementation framework.