Hezbollah says Lebanon disarmament plan serves Israel, vows to keep weapons
Summary
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has criticized the Lebanese government's plan to disarm the group, saying it favors Israel and promising to keep their weapons. Meeting with Iranian official Ali Larijani, Qassem warned that Hezbollah would fight to maintain its arms if necessary. The Lebanese army has been tasked to create a disarmament plan under pressure from the United States.Key Facts
- Hezbollah's chief, Naim Qassem, opposes Lebanon's disarmament plan for the group.
- Qassem claims the plan benefits Israel and accuses the Lebanese government of following American and Israeli orders.
- Iran supports Hezbollah and opposes the disarmament plan, with Ali Larijani meeting Lebanese officials in Beirut.
- The Lebanese army has a year-end deadline to propose a plan to disarm Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah claims its weapons are necessary to defend Lebanon but has been seen using them for political influence.
- Qassem warned that disarming Hezbollah could lead to civil war in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah is backed by Iran within a larger alliance against Israel.
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