04:07⇢De-escalation Dialogue Commences
⌨Lebanese media continues to focus on the government's pursuit of an arms monopoly and strengthening state authority. Reports indicate ongoing conflict mediation between the government and the Shiite Duo, with discussions of de-escalation and a return to dialogue (Addiyar, Lebanon24). Hezbollah is reported to be against any street movements, coordinating with the army to maintain order (Addiyar, Lebanon24). Simultaneously, the army intelligence's success in dismantling dangerous gangs underscores state efforts to assert control (LBC, LBCI). Questions are raised about the ultimate decision on civil conflict and Hezbollah's arms between Lebanese and Iranian influences (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb, L'Orient-Le Jour).