Field escalation dominates the situation in the south, where Mays Al-Jabal witnessed an airstrike that ended the lives of four members of a single family, prompting a response from Hezbollah.

Away from the heat of the borders and the stagnation of internal files, President Elias El Murr and Deputy Michel El Murr participated in leading the assault at the Mar Mikhael Church in Bteghrine amid a large turnout.

With no presidential developments, Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi emphasized in his sermon today the need to expedite the election of a president for the republic and not to replace the homeland with temptations.

On his part, Bishop Elias Audi launched a cry on Easter and said: "It is the duty of deputies to meet during the constitutional deadline to elect a president who leads the country with honesty and wisdom."

In Gaza, where peace is still awaiting the expected agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We are ready to stop the fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of prisoners."

Meanwhile, Ismail Haniyeh confirmed that Hamas is keen to reach a comprehensive agreement ensuring Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and a serious exchange deal.

In parallel, the Elysee Palace announced that French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on Netanyahu to "complete" negotiations with Hamas.

A Hamas official reported that the movement's delegation will leave Cairo returning to Doha at the end of the ceasefire talks.

Meanwhile, the Israeli government unanimously decided to close Al Jazeera channel in Israel.

On the aid front, the UAE managed to deliver 400 tons of food aid to the residents of northern Gaza.

Economically, Aramco announced it will raise the price of oil for Asia in June to $2.9 above the average price of Oman and Dubai crude.