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Lebanon Discusses Army Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese Armed Forces will start disarmament efforts against Hezbollah despite the group's opposition and limited military capabilities, risking political unrest and instability, officials said.
- Lebanon's Cabinet discussed a plan to disarm Hezbollah on Aug. 5, 2025, amid increasing pressure from the U.S. and regional opponents to comply with disarmament demands.
- The Army Commander, Rodolphe Haykal, presented the disarmament plan, but all five Shi'ite Cabinet ministers protested and left the session.
- Hezbollah has rejected disarmament, stating that their weapons are essential for Lebanon's protection against Israeli attacks.
- The Lebanese government welcomed the disarmament plan but acknowledged the army's limited capabilities for implementation.
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Details of the plan remain secret
The Lebanese government approved the military plan for the disarmament of Hezbollah on Friday, but without setting a calendar for its implementation. The union was marked by the protest of the ministers and those who left the room at the time of the military commander's entry.
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Lebanon says army will begin implementing Hezbollah disarmament plan
The Lebanese military will begin implementing its plan to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, the government said on Friday following a cabinet meeting, amid opposition from the group and its allies.
Lebanon Cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, no timeline given
Lebanon's cabinet on Friday welcomed a plan by the army that would disarm Hezbollah and said the military would begin executing it, without setting a timeframe for implementation and cautioning that the army had limited capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Despite limited resources, the Lebanese army is entering a crucial stage, while the government chooses to keep the Hezbollah disarmament plan confidential.
Five Shiite ministers in the Lebanese government from Hezbollah and its ally Amal have walked out of a meeting to discuss efforts to disarm the Shiite movement Hezbollah. The government has welcomed the disarmament plan.
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