The morning began with Israeli forces advancing toward Al-Taybeh-Qantara road and conducting demolitions in Kfarkila. PM-designate Nawaf Salam maintained his position on cabinet formation criteria while facing pressure from multiple factions. The World Bank affirmed support for Lebanon's reform commitments.
By afternoon, thousands of displaced Palestinians continued returning to northern Gaza despite US and Israeli threats, while the Lebanese Army completed its deployment south of the Litani. Air France announced resumption of Beirut flights.
Evening developments centered on Syria, with reports of Al-Shara being appointed transitional president and Qatar's Emir planning a Damascus visit. Israeli drones struck Yhmor Al-Shqif as violations continued. The Health Ministry reported 8 wounded in the day's Israeli attacks, while US Congress members urged Lebanese officials to exclude Hezbollah from the new government.