The Day of the Lebanon Ceasefire and the Battalion Commander's Death

The day began with reports of a major Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, killing 16-18 civilians in Nabatieh, while Hezbollah ambushed Israeli forces, killing four soldiers including a battalion commander. By early afternoon, multiple sources confirmed a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, though Netanyahu vowed a strong response. The slain commander was linked to the Hind Rajab case, drawing attention. Meanwhile, 60,000 worshippers attended Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa, and the first international stability force arrived for Gaza deployment. By evening, headlines shifted to ceasefire violations in Gaza, with casualties in Khan Younis, and Trump claiming he demanded the Lebanon halt. The day's editorial focus oscillated between the Lebanon escalation, the ceasefire deal, and the symbolic killing of the battalion commander.