Morning headlines focused on continued Israeli operations against Hezbollah, with reports of a Radwan Force commander killed in southern Lebanon. President Aoun stated Hezbollah was "cooperating on weapons issues" while emphasizing normalization with Israel was not on the table.
By midday, Lebanon's Cabinet appointed Karim Souaid as Central Bank Governor with 17 votes, despite Prime Minister Salam and six ministers abstaining. The appointment marks a significant step in Lebanese financial reforms demanded by international stakeholders. Salam publicly called on Souaid to adhere to the government's financial reform policy.
Additional cabinet decisions included canceling the Brevet exams for 2025 and judicial appointments.
Israeli strikes continued throughout the day, killing two Lebanese citizens in Beit Lif according to health authorities. By evening, Lebanese-Syrian defense meetings began in Jeddah, reportedly focusing on border security, smuggling and territorial sovereignty. Macron, Aoun and Al-Sharaa scheduled meetings for the following day on Lebanese-Syrian border issues.