Lebanese depositors resumed their protests demanding the return of their "stolen" deposits, with over 200 depositors setting fire to and vandalizing bank branches in the area of Doura.

In the south, military confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah continued.

From Deir el-Ahmar, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi expressed strong hope for the election of a new President of the Republic and the return to normal life in Lebanon.

Regionally, the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip entered its 328th day, with several Palestinians killed and injured due to Israeli airstrikes on various areas of the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, a Hamas spokesperson announced the movement's agreement to a United Nations request for a 7-day humanitarian truce to facilitate polio vaccination.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused opposition leader Yair Lapid of lying, following Lapid's claim that Netanyahu ignored warnings of a Hamas attack on October 7.

The Israeli military announced that it intercepted a drone coming from Syria before it breached Israeli airspace.

The Egyptian presidency reported that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi affirmed Egypt's intention to continue its efforts in coordination with partners to put an end to the war in Gaza.

In turn, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi movement, confirmed that preparations for a response to the Israeli attack on the port of Hodeidah in July are ongoing, with the timing set to surprise the enemy.

Internationally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia has always been ready to negotiate with Ukraine, but Kiev’s adventure in the Kursk region has nullified all previous agreements.

The European Union reiterated its support for ongoing negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages.

At the same time, Beijing warned Washington against any "military collusion" with Taiwan.

Economically, U.S. economic growth accelerated more than expected in the second estimate for the second quarter of this year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter, compared to a growth rate of 1.4% recorded in the first quarter of the year.