Lebanon agrees with the main lines of a plan for the disarmament of the militant movement Hezbollah. The Lebanese government still wants to look at the details of this American proposal.
The Lebanese minister of information Paul Morcos announced on Thursday that the government has not yet considered the details of the proposal. “Our discussion and decision are limited to the objectives,” says Morcos.
For example, according to the plan, the presence of non-state armed militias, such as Hezbollah, must be phased out. Other parts are the use of Lebanese troops in important border areas and the withdrawal of Israel from five locations in South Lebanon. The boundaries between Lebanon, Israel and Syria must also be definitively established.
The US is happy with the decision of Lebanon to “order Lebanese forces to bring all weapons under state control”. That says a spokesperson for the US Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
Hezbollah called the plan a “serious sin” on Wednesday and spoke of “American orders”. The group therefore pretended that the call does not exist. Hezbollah said he was willing to discuss a national security strategy.
Call for disarmament sounds louder and louder
The Lebanese cabinet gave the army permission on Tuesday to draw up a plan in which only six official security services remain armed. In the ceasefire in November, Israel promised to stop the offensive when Lebanon sees all unauthorized weapons.
In the past period, the call to disarm Hezbollah under American pressure has become louder. The US and other opponents of Hezbollah want the Lebanese government to speak out more often about disarmament. They fear heavier Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Israel attacks Lebanon almost daily, in its own words to enforce disarmament. Hezbollah does not want to follow a timetable for disarmament as long as the attacks continue.
Israel and Hezbollah have regularly attacked each other since October 2023 as a result of the war in the Gaza Strip. The conflict led to an Israeli invasion in southern Lebanon. A file started in November 2024.
Lebanon Agrees to the Outlines of a Plan for the Disarmament of the Militant Movement Hezbollah. The Lebanese Government Wants To Look At The Det Details of this American Proposal.
The Lebanese Minister of Information Paul Morcos Announced on Thursday that the Government has not yet consided the Details of the Proposal. “Our discussion and decision are limited to the objectives,” Says Morcos.
Accordance to the plan, the presence of non-state armed militias, such as hezbollah, must be reduced. Other Components Include the Detolicent of Lebanese Troops in Important Border Areas and the Withdrawal of Israel From Five Locations in South Lebanon. The Borders Between Lebanon, Israel and Syria must also be definitely established.
The US is pleased with lebanon’s decision to “instruct The Lebanese Armed Forces to Bring All Weapons Under State Control.” A Spokesperson for the US State Department Said this on Thursday.
Hezbollah Called the Plan A “Serious sin” on Wednesday and Spoke of “American Orders.” The Group Therefore pretended that the call did not exist. However, Hezbollah Said It was prepared to discuss a national security strategy.
Call for Disarmament Grows Louder
The Lebanese cabinet cool the Army Permission on Tuesday to draw up a plan weby only six official security services would remain armed. Duration The Ceasefire in November, Israel Promised to Halt The Offensive IF Lebanon Seases All Unauthorized Weapons.
In recent Times, The Call to Disarm Hezbollah Has Grown Louder Under American Pressure. The US and Other Opponents of Hezbollah Want The Lebanese Government to Speak Out More Often About Disarmament. They Fear Heavier Israeli Attacks on Lebanon.
Israel Attacks Lebanon Almost Daily, Allegedly to Force Disarmament. Hezbollah does not want to follow a timetable for disarmament as long as the attacks continuous.
Israel and Hezbollah Have Regularly Attacked Each Other Since October 2023 AS A Result of the War in the Gaza Strip. The Conflict LED to An Israeli Invasion in Southern Lebanon. A Ceasefire Came Into Effect in November 2024.