The day Litani arms exclusivity plan advanced with US oversight

Lebanese media continued its focus on the army's arms exclusivity plan, approved in previous days. Early reports detailed the initial phase of restricting weapons, particularly south of the Litani River, with US officials like Ortagus visiting to affirm weapons exclusivity. This push for state sovereignty over arms was directly countered by a Hezbollah MP vowing the group would not surrender its weapons, highlighting persistent internal tensions. France also voiced support for Lebanon's disarmament plan, calling it a "new positive step," while the ceasefire committee convened in Naqoura with Ortagus and the CENTCOM chief present. An American delegation was observed touring south of the Litani. By late afternoon, reports emphasized Hezbollah's perceived maneuvers to gain time, while US officials actively pressed for disarmament efforts south of the Litani. The Council of Ministers' recent decisions on the arms monopoly continued to be scrutinized, reinforcing ongoing debates over national decision-making and sovereignty.