President Joseph Aoun held Friday a security meeting with the Minister of Defense, the Army Commander, and the Intelligence chief over the disarmament of Palestinian camps in Lebanon, which will start in mid-June in three Beirut camps.

Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri had met earlier Friday at the Baabda Palace, in talks described by Berri as "excellent."

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri seems to support ally Hezbollah in its cold war with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Salam, who vowed the state's monopoly on arms since his appointment, recently escalated his rhetoric saying that the era of "exporting the Iranian revolution has ended" and that the state "will not remain silent over any arms outside the state’s control". "The region has grown tired of Iranian-U.S. polarization," he said.

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri voiced support for United Nations peacekeepers after recent clashes between the peacekeepers and locals in south Lebanon, the latest in the southern town of Yater.

"I support the UNIFIL peacekeepers whether they are wrong or right. Locals, even if they are supporters of Amal or Hezbollah, should try not to overreact," Berri told local al-Joumhouria newspaper in remarks published Friday. "We know that Israel is against the UNIFIL's presence in south Lebanon and has targeted them many times. This alone is enough for us to support their presence," he said, adding that "their presence has also made a positive impact on the economy in southern villages."

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus will arrive in Beirut next weekend carrying “a package of comprehensive proposals for resolving a number of thorny issues, topped by the files of the displaced Syrians and the Palestinian refugees,” Al-Jadeed TV said.

Israel carried out around 20 airstrikes overnight on areas in south and east Lebanon, claiming they contained Hezbollah sites and weapons.

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Beirut is set to host the inaugural edition of AUTOPARTS EXPO, Lebanon’s first dedicated exhibition for automotive parts and services. Scheduled to take place from June 3 to 5, 2025, the event marks a pivotal moment for a sector that impacts virtually every household, business, and driver in the country.

This specialized exhibition will bring together leading local and regional companies representing dozens of international brands in the field of spare parts: ranging from interior and exterior components, to batteries, lubricants, garage equipment, and more. It presents a unique opportunity for traders, business owners, mechanics, distributors, and automotive enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations, connect with certified agencies, and forge new commercial alliances.

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Thursday defended pro-LF Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji in the face of verbal attacks from Hezbollah officials against the backdrop of his latest stances on Hezbollah and its arms.

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem seems "as if he's on another planet" to Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea who criticized Qassem's "unrealistic" statements, in an interview with LBCI on Wednesday night.

Geagea said foreign countries will not help Lebanon or deal with the Lebanese state as long as Hezbollah is keeping its "illegal" arms. "There will be no reconstruction, no financial rescue — all of that is now suspended, frozen, and paralyzed, until Hezbollah disarms. No one will want to deal with the state in such a situation."

In honor of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Army, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and U.N. officials.

“The situation along the Blue Line remains tense and unpredictable, with repeated violations and a high risk of miscalculation," Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant-General Aroldo Lázaro warned. "Through our liaison and coordination mechanisms, we offer a channel for dialogue and de-escalation helping to build the foundation for a possible solution," he said.

A number of Hezbollah MPs have lashed out at Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, who is close to the Lebanese Forces, over his latest remarks on Hezbollah and its weapons.