Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah?
Summary
Lebanon plans to disarm Hezbollah and bring its weapons under state control by the end of 2025. The decision follows pressure from the United States and comes after a recent conflict with Israel. Hezbollah opposes the disarmament, citing a threat to Lebanon's defense against Israel.Key Facts
- The Lebanese government has set a timeline to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025.
- The plan follows pressure from the United States and involves state control over all weapons.
- Israel's recent conflict with Lebanon resulted in over 4,000 deaths and led to a ceasefire in November.
- The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated by Israel, which still occupies parts of Lebanon.
- Hezbollah opposes the disarmament plan, calling it a threat to Lebanon's defense.
- Iran supports Hezbollah and opposes the disarmament but says it does not control Hezbollah's decisions.
- Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government says disarmament is needed to ensure state sovereignty.
- Hezbollah has not taken military action against the disarmament plan so far.
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