November 10, 2026
The talks of the International Monetary Fund delegation in Lebanon begin today and will continue for several days, amid widespread anticipation for the results of the discussions related to the “financial gap” law, which is one of the most prominent files on the table for addressing the economic crisis in the country.
The visit acquires exceptional importance in light of the continuing disagreements with the Bank of Lebanon regarding three fundamental issues: the mechanism for distributing financial losses, scheduling the return of deposits to their owners, and the size of the state’s contribution to the restructuring process.
These files are considered the most sensitive in the draft law due to their direct repercussions on the rights of depositors and the definition of the responsibilities of the state, the Bank of Lebanon, and the banks in dealing with the repercussions of the financial collapse.
In this context, the success of the visit is not exclusively linked to consultations with Lebanese officials, but rather to the extent of the ability to achieve actual progress on the controversial points, and to reach a clear understanding with the Bank of Lebanon that paves the way for a joint approach to the financial gap law and determines the course of future negotiations with the Fund.
