Hezbollah has dismissed the Lebanese government's decision to impose a state monopoly on arms as a serious mistake, claiming it is driven by US interests. The Lebanese cabinet's recent decree aims to restrict arms possession to official security forces. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the state's obligation to control weapons, signaling a rejection of Hezbollah's military role, which had been dominant in the past. Hezbollah criticized the decision as a betrayal, stating it supports Israeli interests, and expressed a willingness to discuss national security strategies.
Hezbollah has branded the Lebanese government's push to have a state monopoly on arms as a grave sin and is dismissing it out of hand as if it doesn't exist.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirmed the decree, stating it is the state's duty to monopolise the possession of weapons, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.
Hezbollah said the move was a result of US diktats and that it would deal with it as if it does not exist.
The group said it remained ready to discuss a broader national security strategy and urged cooperation.
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