On August 30, Lebanese media focused on the imminent expiration of the UNIFIL mandate, with editors highlighting the international community's expectations and the security implications of a potential withdrawal. President Aoun's assertion that state weapons alone must protect the land intensified the debate over sovereignty and non-state military roles. Meanwhile, Israeli incursions and strikes in the south continued, and Hezbollah-aligned outlets emphasized ideological unity against external enemies. The day saw a shift from diplomatic maneuvering to visible military escalation, with reports of US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and threats of wider conflict.