United States envoy Morgan Ortagus visited Beirut to express Washington's support for Lebanon's security and stability, commending the Lebanese army's efforts to centralize control of weapons under state authority. Ortagus met with key Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, and discussed the ongoing ceasefire with Israel, Israeli violations, and the potential expansion of the Mechanism Committee overseeing the ceasefire. Israeli officials raised concerns about alleged weapons smuggling from Syria to Lebanon and warned of possible military action if Hezbollah is not disarmed. In parallel, Egypt's intelligence chief visited Beirut, offering Egypt's assistance in stabilizing southern Lebanon and expressing support for efforts to end the ongoing security crisis.