The day of the envoy's southern tour cancellation

The day opened with continued focus on US envoy Barak's diplomatic efforts in Lebanon, with initial reports noting US demands for an army plan and an Israeli response, alongside hints of a "defense treaty." However, the narrative shifted dramatically by late morning as multiple sources reported Barak's visit to South Lebanon was cut short due to popular protests against his presence. Lebanese political figures, including Parliament Speaker Berri, expressed frustration over the visit's outcomes, describing them as bringing "nothing" and leading to renewed complexity. This development underscored existing internal tensions regarding the US agenda and its impact on the Israeli-Lebanese dynamic. Concurrently, media highlighted Egyptian diplomatic efforts to halt Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and reports emerged about the Lebanese army completing a significant portion of its tasks south of the Litani River, as well as the imminent extension of UNIFIL's mandate.