Today, the celebration that began yesterday in Bkerke continued with the announcement of the beatification of Patriarch Estefan Douaihy. Ehden celebrated by unveiling the statue of Douaihy by Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi and the head of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. During the thanksgiving mass for the beatification of Douaihy, Patriarch Al-Rahi stated, "The people have the right to object to injustice, neglect, the obstruction of institutional work, and any practices that disrespect the citizen and hinder comprehensive growth."

Meanwhile, the Lebanese are experiencing high levels of anticipation and anxiety due to talks about Iran and "Hezbollah" responding to the assassination of the head of the political bureau of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr. The situation remains open to all possibilities.

At the same time, the intensity of attacks between "Hezbollah" and the Israeli army on the border has increased, with "Hezbollah" targeting residential buildings and Israeli army posts.

Diplomatically, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib received several calls and affirmed that military options would lead to a radical escalation of the conflict, considering that "implementing all UN resolutions in the region would end the cycle of periodic wars and build lasting peace."

In another development, the US embassy urged its citizens wishing to leave Lebanon to book "any available ticket," in anticipation of any escalation in the region.

On the eve of the Beirut port explosion anniversary, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon reiterated "the UN Secretary-General's call for an impartial, thorough, and transparent investigation to uncover the truth, achieve justice, and accountability." She emphasized "the importance of an independent and effective judiciary in Lebanon alongside the activation and empowerment of other state institutions."

Regionally, a state of alert prevails in Israeli society due to threats of military strikes from Iran and "Hezbollah," amid local estimates of targeting power and communication lines.

Meanwhile, a delegation of Israeli negotiators, led by the heads of Mossad and Shin Bet, headed to Cairo but left after a few hours due to disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Furthermore, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani received a call from the EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to discuss mediation to end the war in Gaza and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Egypt expressed concern over the serious escalation in the region, indicating its efforts to prevent escalation and avert the specter of full-scale war.

In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards revealed that Hamas political bureau head Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a "short-range projectile" launched at his residence in Tehran, weighing about 7 kg. This announcement refutes earlier reports that bombs were planted at his residence.

Iran also arrested more than 20 individuals, including senior intelligence officers, military officials, and employees of a military guest house in Tehran, in response to a "massive and humiliating" security breach that enabled the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to Iranians familiar with the investigation.

Internationally, the British Foreign Office urged its nationals in Lebanon to leave "immediately," announcing that border guards, consular, and military officials have been instructed "to support our embassy staff in Beirut."

In the US, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed additional measures to defend Israel, stating that "further escalation is not inevitable, and all parties benefit from de-escalation, including achieving a ceasefire agreement in Gaza."

Following rising tensions in the region, the United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East by deploying more warships and fighter jets. This move aims "to reduce the likelihood of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies," according to the Pentagon.

Economically, the Russian Federation Council approved a law on cryptocurrency mining in Russia, set to take effect in November.