05:01⇢Western Warning on Hezbollah Weapons
⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's position as the Iran-Israel war enters its fifth day, with the region described as being on the brink of explosion and no American reassurances provided to Lebanon (Addiyar). Western sources warn Lebanon not to become distracted by the war from addressing Hezbollah's weapons (Kataeb), while the Palestinian weapons file returns to waiting status amid security measures and political paralysis (Addiyar). G7 leaders call for regional de-escalation as threats escalate (LBC, LBCI, Lebanon24). Lebanese politician Joumblatt warns that current events risk hardening Iran's position (L'Orient-Le Jour), while reports describe this as a war aimed at changing the regime and the Middle East (Al Joumhouria). Tourism suffers significant damage as Lebanon grapples with security procedures and political deadlock.