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 to start disarming
Armed Palestinian groups in refugee camps in Lebanon will start handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday, a joint committee said, following a deal reached in May. The announcement comes after the Lebanese government also tasked the army with formulating a plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah by the end of the year. "Today marks the beginning of the first phase of the process of handing over weapons from inside the Palesti…
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Read Full ArticleIn 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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