Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline
Summary
Lebanon's army has proposed a plan to disarm Hezbollah to the government, but no timeline has been set for this action. Some ministers left a cabinet meeting discussing this plan, and there is disagreement in Lebanon over the disarmament of Hezbollah. The United States and other international actors support this disarmament effort.Key Facts
- The Lebanese army presented a plan to disarm Hezbollah to the government, but did not specify when it would be implemented.
- Lebanon's Information Minister stated the army would start executing the plan within its capabilities, but details remain secret.
- Five Shia ministers, including those aligned with Hezbollah, walked out of the meeting discussing the plan.
- There is tension in Lebanon over Hezbollah's disarmament, especially after last year's conflict with Israel.
- Hezbollah's leaders warned of potential civil unrest if confronted by the government.
- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have increased their calls for Hezbollah to disarm.
- U.S. Senators have expressed support for Lebanon’s efforts to curb Hezbollah’s influence.
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