Southern Lebanon Escalation: Israeli strikes across the south killed at least 13 people, including six children, in Kfar Rumman, with reports of attacks hitting homes and a civilian vehicle without evacuation warnings. Ceasefire Strain: Multiple outlets say bombardment and demolitions continued despite a June ceasefire framework, while Lebanon’s health ministry put deaths at 4,383 and wounded at 12,406 since March 2. Hezbollah-Amal Unity Push: Hezbollah and Amal urged national partnership and a stronger state role, calling for civil peace, reconstruction, and residents’ return. Diplomacy vs. Deadlock: Iran’s Araghchi told Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that Iran backs Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Lebanon-Israel talks remain tied to conditions and shifting timelines. Energy Pressure: The US says oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to rise, as regional attacks and Saudi pipeline disruptions raise fears of tighter supplies. Local & Community: Pakistan and Lebanon signed an MoU to transfer sentenced nationals, and FIA chief Ben Sulayem met President Joseph Aoun after the Rally of Lebanon.