US EditionLebanon Discusses Army Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese Armed Forces will start disarmament efforts against Hezbollah despite the group's opposition and limited military capabilities, risking political unrest and instability, officials said.
- Lebanon's cabinet met to discuss a plan to disarm Hezbollah, which faced opposition as all Shiite ministers left when the army commander arrived.
- Lebanese army commander Rodolphe Haykal emphasized that the disarmament plan is military, not political, and depends on operational conditions, including potential Israeli attacks.
- Cabinet officials warned that disarming Hezbollah could lead to internal conflict, and progress on the plan depends on Israel fulfilling its ceasefire commitments.
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Lebanon's military is beginning to implement its plan to disarm the Iran-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah, the Lebanese government announced on Friday after a cabinet meeting.
Details of the plan remain secret
The Lebanese government approved the military plan for the disarmament of Hezbollah on Friday, but without setting a calendar for its implementation. The union was marked by the protest of the ministers and those who left the room at the time of the military commander's entry.
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Lebanon says army will begin implementing Hezbollah disarmament plan
The Lebanese military will begin implementing its plan to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, the government said on Friday following a cabinet meeting, amid opposition from the group and its allies.
Lebanon Cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, no timeline given
Lebanon's cabinet on Friday welcomed a plan by the army that would disarm Hezbollah and said the military would begin executing it, without setting a timeframe for implementation and cautioning that the army had limited capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Despite limited resources, the Lebanese army is entering a crucial stage, while the government chooses to keep the Hezbollah disarmament plan confidential.
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