Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, labeling it 'stupid' and asserting it 'will lead to nowhere.'

In Lebanon, the army has taken positions in southern regions following an Israeli withdrawal, while Lebanese leaders are calling for Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied territories.

Beirut's airport is set to close for four hours on Sunday to honor the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike.

The International Monetary Fund has expressed willingness to negotiate a new aid program with Lebanon to help address its ongoing economic challenges.

Trump's controversial plan involves placing war-torn Gaza under U.S. control and relocating its 2.4 million residents to Egypt and Jordan, raising international concerns over potential ethnic cleansing.

During a meeting with Ziad Nakhala, leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Khamenei emphasized that any plan for Gaza must have the consent of its people and resistance movements, highlighting global public support for Palestine.

Khamenei's comments reinforced Iran's commitment to supporting Palestinian resistance against U.S. plans, as he met with Nakhala and his delegation in Tehran.

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which is designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. and several allied nations, remains a significant player in the ongoing conflict.

In related developments, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which is expected to begin this week, demanding Gaza's complete demilitarization.

Amid these tensions, Hamas announced it will release six Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday, a move confirmed by the Israeli government.

Looking ahead, the European Union, UN, and World Bank have estimated that over $50 billion will be needed for reconstruction in Gaza and the West Bank over the next decade, with housing being the primary focus.