Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy
Summary
Lebanon plans to present a strategy to persuade the group Hezbollah to disarm. In response, Israel is expected to propose a plan for withdrawing its military forces. The United States has been involved in discussions to support both actions.Key Facts
- Lebanon intends to present a plan aimed at convincing Hezbollah to disarm.
- Israel will provide a framework for withdrawing its forces from Lebanon.
- The US envoy, Tom Barrack, stated the plan to disarm Hezbollah will not involve military force.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam mentioned a commitment to bring all weapons under state control.
- Hezbollah has opposed the disarmament plan, describing it as a surrender to Israel and the US.
- US officials are keen for both Lebanon and Israel to enact their respective commitments.
- Israel has agreed to reduce its military presence if Lebanon proceeds with disarming Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, criticized the disarmament proposal and called for its reversal.
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