06:43 (03:43)โขGovernment Escalates Hezbollah Disarmament Campaign
โจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions over Hezbollah's weapons, with government officials increasing pressure for disarmament while the party responds by accusing them of seeking to embarrass the president (Lebanon24). Lebanese Forces leader Geagea states he cannot explain municipal election results in Metn and prioritizes the truce agreement over other matters (LBC, LBCI). Political parties are reviewing municipal election outcomes, analyzing winners and losers from the electoral experience (El Nashra). Meanwhile, ISIS announces establishing a "Lebanon Province" according to Al Joumhouria, marking a concerning security development. The weapons monopoly dispute continues with L'Orient-Le Jour reporting on conditions Hezbollah has set for the president, while Kataeb discusses the critical equation between peace and Hezbollah's arms as UNIFIL renewal approaches.