Protests and strikes throughout the country. The 72-hour window for political action closes, and Prime Minister Hariri proposes several measures:

• No new taxation
• 50% reduction in salaries of several politicians: President, Ministers and MPs
• Increase profit taxation of banks
• Budget reductions for several state institutions
• Establishment of an anti-corruption committee
• Privatization of the telecommunications sector
• State support for low-income families

Protesters in disbelief and anger, continue to demand the resignation of the government..