Southern Lebanon Escalation: Israel’s attacks across Tyre, Nabatieh, Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil continued Thursday, with airstrikes, artillery, drones and bulldozing reported, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the fighting and occupation are blocking full implementation of the June “framework formula.” Diplomacy & Army Support: In Paris, Emmanuel Macron and Aoun met with Jordan’s King Abdullah in the “Aqaba Process,” aiming to clarify a Lebanese Army deployment plan for the post-UNIFIL phase and unlock international backing for sovereignty and security. UNIFIL Aftermath: Lebanon’s foreign minister Youssef Raggi urged Britain to pressure Israel to halt attacks, as UNIFIL’s mandate is set to expire at end-2026 and Beirut pushes for state-controlled weapons. Framework Talks Pressure: Lebanon continues to call for a security deal with Israel as a step toward peace, while Israel links any progress to stronger Lebanese Army control. Local Governance Watch: In Lebanon, Ohio, residents are gathering signatures to “de-Flock” automated license plate reader cameras ahead of a city council vote.