Parliament enacted landmark financial reform, approving banking secrecy and money and credit laws with amendments after substantial debate. President Aoun promptly signed the legislation into law. The World Bank approved a $250 million electricity loan, marking progress on infrastructure investment.
Military developments continued with President Aoun informing UNIFIL that the Lebanese Army is deploying in the south to remove armed manifestations. Reports indicated Hezbollah began handing over military positions north of the Litani. A US military delegation inspected the area, suggesting international monitoring of the process.
Hamas expressed openness to disarming Palestinian camps, with reports suggesting the process might begin in Beddaoui. Evening reports claimed Hezbollah shelled the Syrian-Lebanese border town of Al-Masriyah, injuring civilians, with Syria reportedly retaliating. These developments follow days of debate over weapons control and armed factions in Lebanon.