🔺Local Updates:
– U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack will arrive in Beirut Monday to receive Lebanon’s official response to Washington’s latest disarmament proposals.
– Speaking to The New York Times, Barrack noted that the proposed disarmament plan may involve a “carrot and stick” approach and could include house-to-house weapons inspections by the Lebanese Armed Forces—an idea likely to face resistance from the Shiite community.
– At dawn, an Israeli force reportedly detonated the engine of a bulldozer working on a project for the South Lebanon Council along the Meiss El Jabal – Houla road.
– Internal Security Forces report: 6 accidents in the past 24 hours, resulting in 3 deaths and 8 injuries.
🔺International Updates:
– President Trump stated that a response from Hamas on the ceasefire proposal is expected within 24 hours.
– Trump also revealed that more countries may join the Abraham Accords following his meeting with the Saudi Defense Minister.
– Syria adopts a new emblem: “Punishment and Three Stars” as part of a national identity update.
– Kenneth Colley, famous for his role in Star Wars, passed away due to complications from COVID-19.