Southern Lebanon Security: Israel carried out renewed shelling and detonations around Haddatha, Baraachit, Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, despite the June framework on security arrangements and gradual Lebanese army deployment. State Authority in the South: PM Nawaf Salam visited Nabatieh to push reconstruction funding and restore state control, while warning the gap between political commitments and on-the-ground delivery remains wide. Lebanon’s Political Debate: Kataeb MP Sami Gemayel urged the state to execute decisions now, arguing Lebanon must be liberated from Hezbollah-Iran hegemony and that dialogue or postponement is no longer an option. Regional Military Training: UK and Lebanese troops launched Exercise “PEGASUS CEDAR 2026,” with British SCOTS personnel joining Lebanese forces for three weeks of tactical training, with US and Italy participation and other regional observers. Lebanon’s Humanitarian/Education Strain: Lebanon’s war has disrupted schooling for a generation, with UN-linked reporting citing bombed facilities, converted schools as shelters, and children at risk of missing classes. Food Security Watch: UN Women warned 11.7 million more women and girls could face food insecurity by end-2026, including Lebanon’s female population. IMF and Banking Reform Pressure: Reports say Lebanon’s IMF talks face a new test as the banking reform law is challenged and the IMF prepares further assessment of bank resolution changes.