The Lebanese cabinet approved a military plan to disarm Hezbollah.

The Lebanese cabinet held a meeting on the 5th, approving a plan proposed by the military to disarm Hezbollah and bring all weapons under national control. According to the Lebanese National News Agency, Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morris told reporters after the meeting that the cabinet had reviewed and approved the military proposal, but decided to keep the specific details and discussions confidential. Morris stated that the military will begin implementing the plan according to existing logistics, financial, and manpower resources, and will submit progress reports to the cabinet on a monthly basis.