08:55⇢Patriarch's Easter Mass Demands Official Forces Protect Lebanon
⌨The newspapers report on Patriarch Al-Rahi's Easter Mass statements emphasizing that only Lebanon's official state, army and security forces should protect the country, with any weapons outside state control endangering Lebanon's interests (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb, LBC, LBCI). Israel continues bombing Gaza amid severe food shortages threatening residents (Annahar). Iranian newspapers express cautious optimism as negotiations move to technical phases, indicating rapid progress (Janoubia). Meanwhile, warnings of potential military strikes emerge while Hezbollah raises its demands (Lebanon24).