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On August 29, Lebanese media focused on the Israeli military's advance and flag-raising in southern border areas, with MTV Lebanon and Al-Manar reporting continued strikes and fires. Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem reiterated defiance, rejecting surrender and US mediation, while the UNIFIL mandate expiration drew attention, with Lebanon seeking a limited extension. Reports indicated US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah over Ali al-Taher's evacuation, and internal tensions over US pressure. Kataeb challenged Hezbollah's 'support front' results, and Lebanon24 highlighted the building collapse crisis in Tripoli. The day saw a shift from diplomatic maneuvering to visible military escalation on the ground.