Lebanon army says phase one of disarming non-state groups in south complete
Summary
The Lebanese army has completed the first part of its plan to bring all weapons from non-state groups in southern Lebanon under its control. This effort focuses on the area between the Litani river and the Israeli border, amid ongoing pressure from the United States and Israel. The army plans further disarmament efforts, though Hezbollah has not fully cooperated with these plans.Key Facts
- The Lebanese army announced it completed the first phase of bringing weapons from non-state groups in southern Lebanon under its control.
- This phase covers the area between the Litani river and the Israeli border, except for areas still occupied by Israel.
- The army plans to disarm groups in a 40km area north of the Litani river next.
- Hezbollah has not disrupted the army's current efforts but has not agreed to further steps.
- Israel has conducted over 10,000 ceasefire violations, and there are ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
- Israel's foreign minister praised Lebanon's actions but said more work is needed.
- A UN peacekeeping force monitors the situation, and a ceasefire monitoring committee with representatives from various countries oversees compliance.
- The US-brokered ceasefire in 2024 ended over a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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