Arms Monopoly Objectives Adopted

Lebanese media consistently highlighted the government's arms confinement plan. In the morning, discussions persisted, alongside the Foreign Ministry's strong rejection of Iranian interference regarding arms, and UNIFIL's announcement of discovered tunnel networks. During the afternoon cabinet session on the US-backed arms exclusivity paper, ministers from Hezbollah and Amal temporarily withdrew in protest. They linked their participation to Israeli withdrawal and opposed discussing resistance weapons. Nevertheless, the cabinet proceeded, unanimously adopting the objectives of the American "Barak paper" by evening. This move, a progression from previous days' deliberations, was welcomed by the US but also triggered street protests by Hezbollah and Amal supporters, indicating ongoing political divisions over the state's authority.