Lebanon's Cabinet Approves US Proposal to Disarm Hezbollah

Cabinet Decision on Hezbollah Disarmament

• 🇱🇧 Lebanon's cabinet has approved an American proposal to disarm Hezbollah, marking an unprecedented decision since the end of the civil war 35 years ago.
• 🎯 Key objectives include the gradual end of the armed presence of all non-governmental entities, including Hezbollah, throughout Lebanese territory.
• ⚠️ The implementation timeline and methods for this decision remain unclear.

Reactions and International Stance

• 🚶 Four Shiite Muslim ministers walked out of the meeting in protest against the decision.
• 🚫 Hezbollah has stated it will treat the decision as if it did not exist.
• 👍 France and the US have welcomed the move, emphasizing that words are insufficient as long as Hezbollah retains its arms.

Ceasefire and Border Security

• 🤝 Another critical component of the plan involves maintaining a ceasefire with Israel.
• 🛡️ This includes the deployment of Lebanese troops to border areas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied zones.
• 📝 The Lebanese government must also review the army's plan to restrict the possession of weapons before finalization.