Southern Lebanon Front: Israeli forces carried out demolitions, artillery shelling, and drone activity across Tyre’s Al-Mansouri, Kounine, Bint Jbeil, Majdal Zoun, Al-Bayada and Haddatha, while the IDF said it found Hezbollah rocket launchers and missiles in the Mount Dov area and dismantled them. US-Lebanon Framework Politics: The US ambassador visited an army “pilot zone” in Zawtar Al-Gharbiyeh, with Israeli drones and troop movements reported nearby, as implementation talks are pushed to October and remain tied to Hezbollah disarmament. Lebanon’s Legal Accountability: A Lebanese prosecutor requested indicting former President Michel Aoun over the 2020 Beirut port blast, citing alleged prior knowledge of ammonium nitrate risks and failure to act. Humanitarian Pressure: The Netherlands announced extra support for reception facilities and access to education for displaced Lebanese and Syrian refugees, as aid groups like the Red Cross remain crucial. Economy & State Capacity: PM Najib Mikati Salam said reconstruction costs could exceed $27B, warning the real bill goes beyond physical damage. Education Squeeze: A report highlighted how private-school tuition has become unaffordable for many families amid Lebanon’s economic strain. International Arms Backdrop: US media reported a planned $2.8B munitions sale to Israel including 2,000-pound bombs, adding to the political pressure around the Gaza-Lebanon war.