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Palestinian Factions Begin Handing over Weapons at Beirut Refugee Camp

Palestinian factions started handing over weapons to the Lebanese army as part of a broader disarmament effort affecting multiple camps, aiming to consolidate arms under state control.

  • Some armed Palestinian groups began handing over their weapons to Lebanese authorities in a refugee camp after reaching a deal, marking a 'historic step' according to Washington.
  • The efforts aim to encourage other Palestinian factions to disarm, as the Lebanese government was pressured by the US to also disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year.
  • Lebanon hosts around 222,000 Palestinian refugees living in overcrowded camps, where armed factions have repeatedly fired at Israel during recent conflicts.
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Palestinian camps in Lebanon begin disarming

Some armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps began handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday after reaching a deal earlier this year, with Washington hailing the move as a "historic step".

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In May, Palestinian President Abbas and Lebanon's President Aoun agreed to disarm all Palestinian camps in the country. The U.S. is pleased. Meanwhile, Hezbollah militia refuses to participate in the action.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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