Lebanon's cabinet has convened to address the disarmament of Hezbollah, amidst accusations from the group's parliamentary bloc that the government is yielding to U.S. demands favoring Israel. Discussions arose after U.S. envoy Tom Barrack's proposals urged a timetable for disarmament, even as Israel violated ceasefire terms established in November. The Lebanese government aims to restrict arms to six official forces, while Hezbollah expresses strong opposition to the disarmament measures and has withdrawn from cabinet meetings in protest.
Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc accused the government of slipping into accepting American demands that would serve Israel's interests, rejecting the push for disarmament as U.S.-driven. This sentiment comes amidst ongoing tensions as the government discusses strategies to limit arms to six official forces by year-end, following U.S. envoy Tom Barrack's detailed proposals and timetables for disarming Hezbollah.
The Lebanese cabinet held meetings focusing on disarming Hezbollah despite previous rejections. Government efforts follow prodding from the U.S., contrasting with Israel's failure to comply with truce stipulations, as violations persist.
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