Lebanon's Army to Disarm Hezbollah Amidst Political Unrest

Cabinet Approves Army's Disarmament Plan

• 🇱🇧 The Lebanese cabinet has officially welcomed a plan proposed by the army to disarm Hezbollah.
• 🎯 This move aims to extend the state's authority through its own forces and restrict weapons possession to legitimate authorities.
• ⏳ The Lebanese Army will begin implementing the plan, but no specific timeline has been provided, citing logistical, material, and human capabilities.

Hezbollah's Opposition and Justification

• 🚶‍♂️ Five ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party walked out of the cabinet meeting in protest of the plan.
• 🛡️ Hezbollah insists that disarmament would be a misstep while Israel continues air strikes and occupies southern Lebanese land.

Critics and International Pressure

• 🗣️ Critics of Hezbollah blame the group for dragging the country into conflict with Israel and failing to protect Lebanon.
• 🇺🇸 The US and Saudi Arabia have increased calls for Hezbollah to give up its arms.

Hezbollah's Weakened State

• ⚔️ Hezbollah emerged weakened from a year-long war with Israel in 2024, with many senior figures assassinated, including its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
• 💔 The conflict resulted in thousands of civilian deaths, with scores more wounded and displaced according to Lebanese authorities.