Lebanon–Israel Security: Lebanon’s Executive condemned an Israeli attack that set fire to the Meis al Yabal public hospital in southern Lebanon, saying it was carried out despite a ceasefire and accusing Israel of systematic destruction of healthcare. Cross-border Network: Lebanon says it uncovered a cross-border network involving a former Internal Security Forces member allegedly linked to drone training and sabotage preparations between Lebanon and Syria. IMF Talks: Prime Minister Najib Mikati Salam met an IMF delegation to discuss reforms and a path toward an agreement. UNIFIL & Diplomacy: Lebanon is pushing to keep a UN presence in the south as Beirut and Paris revisit the UNIFIL end-date, with discussions also focused on supporting and training the Lebanese army. Payments & Remittances: Thunes expanded its cross-border payout network into six Middle East markets including Lebanon, adding bank, wallet and cash pickup routes. Regional War Costs: A report says the Iran conflict has cost US taxpayers $43.6bn, while other analysis warns diplomacy is harder as both sides keep hard demands. Gaza Humanitarian Pressure: Gaza’s Health Ministry warned hospitals are “slowly dying” as fuel and supplies are restricted, and a Gaza refugee committee warned UNRWA cuts could undermine essential services.