Prime Minister Salam told the Wall Street Journal that the government achieved approximately 80 percent of its disarmament goals in southern Lebanon, surprising American and Israeli officials. UNIFIL separately announced discovering 300 weapon caches and reporting them to the Lebanese Army, while its commander warned the Blue Line situation remained "tense and unpredictable."
Hezbollah responded to government escalation by accusing officials of seeking to embarrass President Aoun. The Cabinet convened at the Presidential Palace, approving salary payments for public employees and appointing George Maarawy as Finance Ministry director-general.
Regional developments accelerated with the US flag raised at the Damascus embassy and American proposals for Syria-Israel non-aggression agreements. A Swedish Christian Democratic delegation visited Lebanon, prioritizing disarmament and refugee issues ahead of next week's visit by US envoy Ortega, who will carry "high ceiling" American proposals including weapons exclusivity.
Evening Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in the south and Bekaa, with spokesman Adraee confirming attacks on military sites.