Lebanon to Propose Hezbollah Disarmament Plan Amidst Israeli Withdrawal Talks

Diplomatic Push for Disarmament

• 🇺🇸 A US special envoy has stated that Lebanese authorities will present a plan by the end of the month to persuade Hezbollah to disarm.
• 🤝 Israel is expected to provide a counter proposal regarding its gradual withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
• 🗣️ The Lebanese plan is not anticipated to involve immediate military action against Hezbollah.

US Delegation Visit and Negotiations

• ✈️ A high-level US Senate and Congress delegation, including US envoy Tom Barrack, visited Beirut after meetings in Syria and Israel.
• 🤝 US Envoy Tom Barrack confirmed Israel's readiness to negotiate a gradual withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory.
• 🗺️ This withdrawal would occur in a step-by-step manner, coordinated with the Lebanese army's deployment and disarmament efforts.

Hezbollah's Stance and Lebanon's Plan

• 🚫 Sheikh Naim Kasim, Secretary General of Hezbollah, explicitly stated the group's refusal to disarm.
• ⏳ Hezbollah is also unwilling to engage in step-by-step negotiations, insisting on Israel's complete withdrawal first.
• ⚖️ The Lebanese government has been making decisions regarding the monopoly of arms, a term used locally.
• 📝 A plan from the Lebanese army for maintaining this monopoly is expected next week and will be shared with US counterparts for discussion with Israel.