- Aoun stated that the talks included discussions on ceasefire, demolition, borders, prisoner exchanges, and pilot zones during a cabinet session.
- He expressed hope for positive progress on borders and prisoners, anticipating that practical steps will soon emerge.
- Aoun highlighted his meetings with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing the US administration's understanding of Lebanon's situation.
- The US State Department described the discussions as 'fruitful' and stated that Lebanon and Israel are 'much closer' to an agreement on advancing the pilot zones process.
- Israeli media reports indicate that Khamenei is in critical condition and has been hospitalised, citing sources within Iran.
- Sources from Channel 14 and the Jerusalem Post report that rumors about Khamenei's extremely critical condition are circulating widely.
- A source from the Jerusalem Post suggested that news of Khamenei's martyrdom could emerge soon.
- Khamenei has not made any public appearances since taking office and communicates only through written statements.
- Speculation about Khamenei's health has intensified due to his absence from live public appearances and reliance on written communication.
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun announced during a cabinet session that talks with Israel have made 'positive progress' on issues including borders and prisoner exchanges. He expressed hope for 'practical steps' to emerge soon, reflecting a sentiment echoed by the U.S. State Department, which described the discussions as 'fruitful'.1234
However, tensions remain high as Israeli military actions continue to affect Lebanon, with reports of new attacks, including artillery shelling that wounded a Lebanese soldier. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli forces targeted water utility workers and caused explosions in various locations, raising concerns among displaced families about Israel's compliance with ceasefire agreements.
In a separate development, Israeli media has reported that Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and hospitalized, with sources indicating that he may be incapacitated. The Jerusalem Post cited a source stating, 'We would not be surprised if we heard news of his martyrdom soon.' Khamenei, who has not made public appearances since assuming leadership, has communicated through written statements, raising questions about the stability of the Iranian regime amidst ongoing military tensions.5678
“Aoun said talks covered ceasefire, demolition, and pilot zones, and he met with Trump and Rubio, noting US understanding. Meanwhile, Khamenei has not appeared publicly since assuming office, communicating only via written statements, fueling speculation.”
