⌨The newspapers focused on the ongoing debate surrounding state control over weapons, evolving from Jumblatt's disarmament gesture the previous day. Early morning reports noted busted terror cells and security tensions, forming a backdrop for initial discussions on a US proposal for a weapons withdrawal mechanism. By midday, the debate intensified as Lebanon prepared a formal response to US proposals, though President Aoun resisted foreign interference. However, Lebanese Forces leader Geagea criticized Aoun's disarmament approach for lacking timely progress. In the afternoon, a cabinet session on weapon restriction was initially reported for 10 days, but later headlines presented conflicting reports on whether such a discussion was truly on the table. Sheikh Qassem warned against Hezbollah remaining silent, underscoring persistent tensions over armed groups. Statements emphasized the state's weapon exclusivity as an urgent national need, amidst continuing Israeli strikes and regional security concerns, including captagon smuggling.