Lebanon's government has directed the army to create a plan to ensure that only state institutions will possess weapons by the year's end. This decision seeks to disarm Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, under pressure from the United States. The move is part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at concluding ongoing hostilities with Israel. The plan should be presented to the Cabinet by August for approval, as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam confirms government action towards establishing state monopoly over arms. Hezbollah, previously Lebanon's most powerful military force, has been weakened by recent conflicts.
Lebanon's government has tasked the army with developing a plan to ensure that by the end of the year, only state institutions will hold weapons in the country.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that the Lebanese army has been tasked with setting an implementation plan to restrict weapons and will present it for Cabinet discussion by the end of August.
The Cabinet decision aligns with pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah and is part of a ceasefire aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah, historically the strongest military force in Lebanon, has been significantly weakened due to the conflict with Israel, resulting in a loss of military strength and leadership.
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