12:48⇢Aoun's 99 Votes Victory
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Joseph Aoun's election as Lebanon's 14th president, securing 99 votes in parliament (Annahar, LBCI, Lebanon24, Lebanon Files, Kataeb). Celebratory fireworks were reported in various regions (El Nashra), while his hometown of Al-Aishiyeh held celebrations (MTV Lebanon). In parallel, Gaza reporting continues with coverage of military reinforcements near Jabalia camp (Al-Manar).