Lebanon says four months needed for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament
Summary
Lebanon's government has announced that its military needs at least four months for the next phase of dismantling Hezbollah's weapons in southern Lebanon. This action follows an agreement under a ceasefire deal brokered by the United States after ongoing conflicts with Israel. The plan to disarm Hezbollah faces obstacles, including opposition from the group and continued attacks by Israel.Key Facts
- Lebanon plans to disarm Hezbollah in five stages, with the second phase needing four months.
- The second phase targets the area between the Litani and Awali rivers, south of Beirut.
- The plan follows a ceasefire with Israel that aimed to end over a year of conflict.
- Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire, citing security concerns.
- Hezbollah opposes disarmament, viewing it as part of a US-Israeli strategy.
- Lebanon filed a complaint with the UN about Israeli violations, claiming over 2,000 incidents in late 2025.
- Israeli raids have continued, resulting in casualties and hindrances to the disarmament process.
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